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Florence After 8pm: Why the Best Meal of Your Trip Starts When the Tourists Go Home
There’s a moment in Florence, somewhere between 7:45 and 8:15, when I can feel the city change shifts. The tour groups have already eaten. The restaurants near the Duomo with hawkers outside and laminated menus in four languages are clearing tables for the next round of early-bird tourists. And quietly,...
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Finding Unique Pizza in Florence
When you think of Italy, pizza probably comes to mind (along with pasta, amazing coffee, and fresh pastries). The city of Florence in particular is known for many things, from world-famous artworks to stunning architecture, but participating in our food tours reveals that the food is definitely a highlight...
Exploring Testaccio Through History
The name of Testaccio is yet to be discovered by the masses; even in Rome, it remains a secret known mostly to those who live nearby. Yet this tucked-away corner of the city has more than earned its nickname, ‘the heart of Rome.’ For those who come to experience Testaccio’s...
Moroccan Couscous is One of The Most Parisian Dishes You Can Eat
When you think of Parisian food, you probably imagine a crusty baguette in the basket of a bicycle, a market-stall heaving with artisanal cheeses, a plate of escargot with melted butter and garlic or a display of dainty pastel macarons in the window of a boulangerie.
All You Ever Wanted to Know About Prosciutto
Prosciutto is one of the world’s favourite and best-known Italian foods. The history of this cured ham stretches back to pre-Roman times. In northern Italy, in San Daniele, it was the Celtic people who first began curing meat with salt, and in Parma it was the peasants. The traditional process...
When visiting London you’re bound to want to seek out the very best British cuisine but there’s something else that you shouldn’t miss out on: London’s best booze. Whether you’re looking for traditional, well-known British beverages or modern interpretations of classic British tipples there are a few drinks that you just...
The World's Favorite Pasta Shapes - A Guide for Pasta Lovers
Delicious dinnertime staple and favorite among kids and adults alike – pasta is a cultural phenomenon. It’s so popular that World Pasta Day is celebrated on the 25th of October each year! Done well, it can be one of the most delicious and comforting meals in the world. And as well...
5 Best Places to Eat Near the Vatican
When you’re set on a day of sightseeing at the Vatican it can be difficult to find a great place to eat authentic, local food amidst a sea of over-priced tourist spots with pushy hosts. Luckily we’re always here to help you avoid the tourist traps! Here’s a run-down of...
British Pub Etiquette - The Guide to the British Pub
There aren’t many things more British than ‘the pub’. A focal point for communities, work colleagues and friends to meet and put the world to rights, but how did the pub as we know and love it, come to be? We can start with our good friends the Romans. As...
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