Follow me when I’m on tour in Italy, and learn about where I go and who is traveling with me on our walking and culinary tours. Learn what it’s like to be a tour leader in Italy (hellish to heavenly) and come along as I scout out interesting new places, welcoming hotels, and quirky activities to add to our tours. Or you could just hop on a plane and come on over- I’ll show you a great time in Italy.
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Taralli are crunchy ring-shaped crackers that are traditional in Puglia, and we learn to make them on our Pleasures of Puglia tour. Here’s the recipe for making taralli at home.
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The ancient Greek silver of Morgantina – once looted, sold, and investigated – has finally been returned to Italy. View the extraordinary collection in Sicily.
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After long negotiations with the Getty museum, the stolen Goddess of Morgantina has finally returned to Sicily. Off we go to Aidone to welcome her back.
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My favorite walking route for this spectacular hike in the Dolomites of Italy, and how to avoid most of the crowds on the popular walking trails around the Tre Cime di Lavaredo.
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Follow the wild orchid season while walking in Italy and find out the best times to go on a wildflower walk from Sicily to the Dolomites.
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Our Splendors of Sicily walking tour includes Greek temples, stunning walks, and lots more – Here are some image from a previous Italian Connection tour.
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Did you know we offer hand-crafted walking, cooking and cultural tours for corporate meetings and incentive groups of 10 to 100 people. The tours are based on the owners’ and guide’s personal experiences and connections in the lesser-known areas of their favorite seven regions of Italy. Customized itineraries can include stays in a five-star Palazzo […]
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Inspired by our Italian Connection’s new “Two Continents” culinary tour that visits Sicily and Istanbul, this Turkish red lentil soup is the perfect hot dish for a cold winter day. Get the recipe.
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One of the great pleasures of Puglia is eating, and we found a place where even breakfast is a feast.
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In my travels through Italy, I have compiled a list of recommended hotels that serve the best breakfast in Italy. Here are two of my 5–star favorites.
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We made sure that our Pleasures of Puglia tour will run smoothly, by taking a trip to Puglia and Basilicata to go over everything on this culinary tour. Here are a few photos of places we visited – I want the food to be a surprise when you get here!
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Art galleries, sculpture studios, and great restaurants make the Tuscan town of Pietrasanta a highlight of our Cinque Terre walking tour in Italy.
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