Best Foodie Experiences in Puglia
The cuisine of Puglia, much like the region itself, remains relatively undiscovered. Which, makes it the perfect opportunity to take your tastebuds on an adventure. Like much of Italy, you'll find olive oils, m...
Guest Post: Italian Cooking with MasterChef Finalist Sara Danesin Medio
Arguably one of our favourite cuisines here at Oliver's Travels, Italian food is rich with tradition and centuries-old techniques. From Naples to Modena, and Rome to Bologna, even the place names of the co...
Unusual Pizza Recipes to Try on Holiday
Margherita pizza may be an international classic, but these days Italy's producing some considerably more inventive recipes. A huge selection of Oliver's Travels villas boast traditional pizza ovens, ...
Top 5 Food and Wine Tours in Tuscany
What comes to mind when you think of Tuscany? Perhaps it’s the cityscape of Florence, steeped in history and dominated by the grand Duomo cathedral. Maybe it’s the rolling green and yellow fields of the Tuscan ...
Best Foodie Experiences in the Italian Lakes
As is true in much of the rest of the country, meals in the Italian Lakes are usually long and leisurely affairs that roll on for hours. You’ll spot plates of fresh lake fish, cheese-topped polenta and risotto ...
Best Foodie Experiences in Umbria
Umbria has the perfect climate for producing pretty much everything delicious. The wine is sun-drenched and fabulous and the olive oil deliciously sapid - and don't even get us started on the cheeses and famous...
Best Foodie Experiences in Sicily
The focus of the Sicilian food is simple, local, seasonal and ages old. Tomatoes, olives and aubergines all play huge roles in the dishes here, and most things you try will feature them heavily, along with the ...