December 1, 2017
This hearty dish hailing from Sorrento is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. You’re sure to make it on one of our cooking holidays in Amalfi, and our local chefs from the region have shared their authentic recipe with us!
Food, Recipes, Lifestyle and Travel Blog
By the Flavours Holidays Team
Tiramisù – Where’s it really from?
November 29, 2017
Tiramisu’ is one of Italy’s best known desserts around the world. But the origins of this well loved dolce have been the source of a centuries-long dispute. There are many legends about this mysterious dessert. The most famous tales trace its origins back to Treviso, but our Flavours Tuscan chefs have shared the local Tuscan…
You Don’t Have To Be Single To Go Solo: five reasons why a holiday without the family might be the best one you’ve ever had
November 23, 2017
Around 70% of Flavours Holidays guests are solo travellers, and a considerable percentage of those solo travellers have left their other half back home. Their reasons are many and varied, but one thing’s for sure, taking a break from the family is increasingly popular. Here are five reasons why: 1. You and your family have…
Guest Blog – Why a week cooking in Sicily is a must for any solo traveller
November 16, 2017
Flavours guest Heather travelled from Australia this summer to get a taste of Sicily on our week long Sicilian cooking course. She’s shared with us why it was the perfect holiday for a solo traveller: I have been a solo traveller for several decades, so booking into Flavours cooking course in Sicily was an absolute…
Bologna’s 15 Best Dishes And Ingredients
November 7, 2017
Bolognese food is some of the best in the world, and Italy’s culinary heartland is rightly proud of it. There are so many wonderful local dishes and ingredients, from Bologna itself, and from nearby Emilia-Romagna towns – including Modena and Parma. 1. Crescentini Bolognesi These fried, light-as-air, hollow triangles of puffy bread are perfect for…
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Five Classic Single Traveller Fears Allayed
October 26, 2017
For many first-time solo travellers, a holiday for one can be a daunting prospect. Having been widowed myself, I know that until very recently there has been a real stigma attached to going on holiday by yourself. But my goodness, how that’s changed: in fact, according to a recent study by market researchers Mintel, more…
Foodie Friday – Sarde in Saor
October 20, 2017
This typical Venetian recipe for sweet and sour sardines is a must-try for any lover of Italian cooking.
Top 7 Reasons Why Bologna is Italy’s Foodie Heart
October 17, 2017
Head to central Bologna, capital of Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, and you’ll soon hit a food shop. The delicious, dark delis containing a multitude of goodies are around every corner in this handsome old city. The Bolognese take their food tradition very seriously. In fact, the city is known as ‘La Grassa’ meaning ‘The fat one’,…
How to Travel Alone for the First Time – 9 Useful Tips
October 2, 2017
This blog was originally posted on 2nd October 2017 and was updated on 22nd October 2020. Travelling alone is a great way to enjoy a holiday! In fact, 70% of our guests are solo travellers. It gives you the chance to enjoy your holiday exactly how you want to, and meet like-minded travellers along the…
Useful Italian Phrases: part two
July 27, 2017
Welcome to part two of our useful Italian phrases guide. Part one covered Italian phrases for meet and greet and useful phrases for permissions, inquiries and requests. Today we’ll be looking at more common phrases you would need to know before travelling to Italy. Useful phrases for interacting with hotel staff/ shop keepers/cinema staff etc. Ho…
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Solo travelling tips for women
July 24, 2017
Travelling alone for women is usually considered something unusual; because of a few unrealistic stigmas attached to it. However, a solo female trip is something every girl should opt for once in a lifetime. Because all that which stops you from doing it; it’s nothing but an unrealistic stigma. A lot of girls around the…
Useful Italian Phrases
July 22, 2017
Travelling to a new country always comes with a few hurdles, but they can be avoided with a right guide. However, if you are planning to travel to Italy then you might need to consider that Italians do not speak English frequently it can be problematic as they usually speak Italian, French or Spanish. Learning…
The 8 Best Italian wines: Our Ultimate Wine Tasting List
July 13, 2017
Wine has been an essential part of the culture of Italy for centuries. In fact, such ancestry can be traced back to the Roman era, and many of the most popular Italian wines have a history that can be traced back for centuries. There are a lot of benefits of wine; some to be listed…
The 7 Best Free Photography Editing Tools
July 11, 2017
Italy is all about scenic nature, beautiful architecture, and breathtaking Venetian canals and pretty looking food. When you see all of this, you would want to capture it and keep it forever. Those who have a passion for photography will be bound to fall in love with all the beauty. To make it more appealing…
Interview with our painting holiday guest Charlotte: It’s incredibly empowering – and great, great fun along the way!
July 10, 2017
Charlotte had never been abroad without her husband or children before. How would she enjoy her first Flavours painting holiday, travelling solo to Tuscany and Amalfi? Were you nervous? My first Flavours Holiday to Tuscany was the first time I’d ever been abroad without the family as a solo traveller, so I was pretty…
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