If you are a foodie who has an itch to travel we have some of the best vacation destinations for you! Spectre Tours offers some amazing guided tours through Europe, many of which are an amazing gastronomic experience. There are four all-inclusive tours that hit the spot for us that we would like to share with you.
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We have all encountered, or have been, the people who would love to explore the world but are terrified to travel for a number of reasons. I’ve searched the web to find the top 4 best ways of overcoming the fear of travel. Here is our mini guide to safe European travel.
To travel is to see yourself in a whole new light, it gives you a fresh perspective on the reality of any situation you may be in at any point in time. When it comes to travel abroad, anything can be a motivator; whether it’s to explore history, to have an adventure of a lifetime, or to a gastronomic experience that will change your perspective. Yet many are discouraged from travel for a multitude of reasons, the main one is not having anyone to go with. This is where group travel becomes essential. Traveling abroad in a group gives you a shared experience no one else can have. Here are a few benefits of group travel.
During the early to mid-20th century, Italy included the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea, what is today known as Istria, Croatia. Italian could be heard from the town squares and the beautiful hillside vineyards flourished with verduzzo, trebbiano and moscato. Winemakers craft red and white wines in these lush fields and red clay soils similar to that of Northern Italy. You simply can’t miss the Istrian wine roads if you are a wine lover visiting Europe.
Italy is known for is vast wine country and beautiful historical monuments, from the Colosseum to Pompeii. For wine lovers especially, a trip to Italy is easily on their top 10 places to visit in Europe. The main question is more where to go and how long. We recently discovered this amazing trip to Italy we want to share with you: Country Roads and Vineyards of Italy, an amazing tour of wine country in Italy. Here are some of the main stops you can take along this and any fabulous Italian Adventure.
When touring any country most tourists will go and visit during the country’s peak season, for most countries this is the summer time. The weather ranges from warm to hot, there are a lot of people in a wide range of ages around since school is out for the most part. Europe especially can get busy during these months, with river cruises and family vacations and people going about their daily lives, it is sometimes stressful and difficult to navigate around. Not to mention the expense of traveling during the summertime is gruesome. It is because of this we wondered “Is traveling during the tourism off season better?" If you are debating touring Europe in the fall or are trying to figure out when to go, here are some great benefits and tips to help guide you.
As someone who wants to explore most of Europe, there were a few places that I never really thought about going to. That is until recently when researching our most recent adventure; a trip to Slovenia and Croatia. If you are interested in exploring new wines, small towns with strong historical significance all while avoiding crowds these are two great countries to visit. Offering entertainment for culinary, history, and adventure lovers alike, these countries are slowly creeping up to my top 20 countries to visit.
There have been three major attacks this month, from France, to Yemen, to Nigeria within the month of January. With so many recent threats in just this month, many people have been have been questioning if it is safe to travel abroad, particularly to Europe. Here is some valuable information to assist in deciding if you should take a European vacation.
France is full of romance, history and beautiful landscapes throughout its land. With multiple rivers running straight through and out of France, it makes an excellent stop on a European river cruise. Whether you are wanting to visit wine country, the multitude of museums, majestic castles, the bounty of shops or savor the culinary arts; France offers you an experience that will leave you in awe.
Switzerland has some of the most picturesque views of all Europe, from the idyllic lake, lush meadows, Alpine peaks, and more. This country is the ideal of adventure traveling meeting luxury, perfect for a European river cruise. Switzerland is a land of unity, being that their other name is “Confoederatio Helvetica” after Helvetica the idolized woman of this union.
So why should you visit Switzerland?
Switzerland offers culture through experience, from the great Alps to the local cuisine, historical monuments to local jazz festivals. With four official languages they make it easy to roam around being at least partially understood and feel comfortable there. Not to mention, the food is both comforting and delicious.
Switzerland is most famous for their chocolate and fondue, but it is worth it to try more than just those staples. If you have tried muesli for breakfast before you have already enjoyed one of the great dishes on Switzerland invented in the 1900s. Another great dish to try is Älplermagronen, which is sometimes called a “Herdsman’s macaroni” containing protein and a hint of sweetness, and sometimes bacon. Recipes for these and more can be found online to experiment before you begin your trip.
