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Where to find the best Moldovan Wines?
Moldova is a small eastern European country with a scenic countryside, whimsical forests, Soviet-styled architecture, and some of the most incredible vineyards in the world. This is a country where its roots are dipped in wine. It has a culture that celebrates everything about this fermented beverage, loved by so many people worldwide. Moldova even…
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Must-try food in Eastern Europe – what to eat where!
If you’ve been getting ready to make your way to a few gorgeous Eastern Europe cities, odds are you’ve been told about the food situation, right? See, here’s the thing – if you’re headed on one of the many Eastern Europe tours that have become popular lately, you’ll have to invest in some comfy trousers,…
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French food you don’t want to miss!
Shabby is one of our trusted tour leaders and she took the time to tell us why she loves French food and why you, as a traveller, would love it too. You can look her up on Instagram (@shabbyhistoreat) for some food and travel inspiration! In France, as noted by Julia Childs (who introduced complex French…
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A travel guide to South African wine
Africa may not exactly be synonymous with rolling vineyards, but you’ll be surprised at the wine industry that is found along the southern reaches of the continent. In fact, the South African wine industry is among the largest producers of wine in the world. All the more reason why you simply have to make a…
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A slice of history: Italian pizza
Pizza is one of the most popular foods around the globe! In fact, pizza can be found in almost every country in the world. However, the Italians are still the inventors of this much-loved delight. Here’s a bite-size history of Italian pizza… Humble beginnings & strange new fruit We’ve been topping flatbreads with tasty ingredients…
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Bon Appetit! A tasty introduction to French cuisine
Bonjour mon ami! There is nothing we love better than a traveller with a longing for all things delicious, which is why we take great joy in creating tours that make their way through some of Europe’s most delicious foodie destinations. France, of course, is one of the top European culinary destinations, and with good…
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Italy’s 20 wine regions and what to drink where
Italy is renowned for producing some of the finest wines around the globe, and with more than 1.5 million acres of vineyards and 350 official varietals, it’s small wonder the Bel Paese fill up to a third of the world’s vast wine stores every year. The country has a rich wine heritage that dates back…
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Follow your nose (and stomach) through Italy next summer
Every person on this planet should be allowed to experience a summer holiday in Italy at least once in their lifetime. While the magical cities of Rome, Siena, Venice, Florence and Tuscany are of course unspeakably beautiful year-round, there is something about the languid, sumptuous heat of an Italian summer that allows you to truly…
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Haggis: the one dish you must eat in Scotland
Although it doesn’t necessarily look like the most appetising of all dishes, haggis is a delicious Scottish delicacy that definitely deserves to be tried! Some people attribute the Haggis to ‘The Wild Haggis’, a fictional beast believed to roam around Scotland… whatever you choose to believe, it’s a meal worth trying on your tour of Scotland!…
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A Foodie Guide to one of our most popular tours – the Europe Escape
Seven countries in 12 days mean more mind-blowing sights, game-changing experiences and brand new friends from around the world than you can shake a stick at, but that’s not the only thing you’ll be getting out of this incredible tour. For foodies who love to taste and try, Europe is a gastronome’s paradise there are…