Hunt for prized white truffles in misty autumn forests, taste Barolo at small, family-run vineyards, and enjoy handmade pasta in quiet hilltop villages. Meet local producers, explore vibrant markets, and experience the earthy flavors of northern Italy’s slow food heartland.
Walk through Italy’s “belly,” stopping at trattorias that keep old recipes alive. Make tortellini with a nonna, taste Parmigiano, Culatello, and Aceto Balsamico di Modena. Visit small farms and historic food halls where the region’s legendary ingredients are made with care.
Hop from bar to bar in San Sebastián on a classic pintxos crawl, taste seafood, cured meats, and creamy Basque cheesecake. Sip crisp Txakoli wine, linger in lively streets, and visit handpicked, hard-to-book restaurants that truly reflect the region’s rich culinary soul.
Bouillabaisse and the local love for pizza, hiking in the breathtaking Calanques, 3-Michelin-star temples of gastronomy, a vibrant scene of hipster cafés and bars, lazy afternoons sipping rosé in lavender fields, and exploring charming Provençal villages and Le Corbusier’s Cité Radieuse.
Feast on freshly caught seafood and pork delicacies, explore Porto’s lively street food scene, and discover Douro Valley’s terraced vineyards. Sip wine by the river, admire Álvaro Siza’s clean architectural lines, and enjoy the region’s quiet, unhurried rhythm of life.
Wander through rolling vineyards, tasting world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay at centuries-old estates. Enjoy hearty dishes in village bistros, browse historic food markets, and meet winemakers who keep tradition alive. Burgundy is a place where food and wine truly speak.
Eat at legendary seafood temples, tour sherry bodegas with centuries of stories, and walk along wild, empty beaches. Feast on the world’s best jamón, wander through old towns, and get lost in the quiet beauty of the Alhambra gardens.
Taste street food in Colombo, explore green hills and tea country, watch wildlife in national parks, and relax on quiet southern beaches. Eat at traditional, hidden, and award-winning restaurants along the way. A trip full of flavor, nature, and easy island rhythm.