October 20, 2017
This typical Venetian recipe for sweet and sour sardines is a must-try for any lover of Italian cooking.
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By the Flavours Holidays Team
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…
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…
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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…
10 Facts That Will Make You Fall in Love with Italy
July 9, 2017
It’s not difficult for a country like Italy to steal your heart – its regional food, stunning vistas and so much more will leave you enchanted
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Living the Italian Dream (Film Recommendation): Under the Tuscan Sun
June 28, 2017
At Flavours Holidays, one of the most common questions we receive from people preparing for their big trip is: ‘what movie do you recommend to get us into the Italian frame of mind?’ This month, our Italy film recommendation is “Under a Tuscan Sun.” This question is a particular favourite of mine, as I love…
Travel Cheat Sheet: Your packing list when going to Italy in summer
June 26, 2017
Are you one of those who spends more time panicking rather than actually packing? Well, then this goes out for you. Travelling to Italy is almost everyone’s dream but it’s a real hassle to pack things up for a country like Italy where people are a walking fashion statement. But, don’t lose hope yet; we…
Wine atlas: Nero d’Avola from Sicily
June 23, 2017
The island of Sicily is known for its beautiful Mediterranean views, white sand beaches and world-renowned Sicilian cuisine, but there is of course another facet to the largest island in the Mediterranean: its wine. Reds like Etna Rosso, born on the fertile volcanic slopes of Mount Etna are good, as are whites grown in Alcamo…
Asparagus and prawn risotto
June 21, 2017
Try this new asparagus and prawn risotto recipe our Italian chefs have just created.
Chitarra con zucca e mazzancolle
June 7, 2017
This chitarra pasta with pumpkin and shrimp recipe might be one of the most tasty pasta recipes you’ll ever try!
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