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The secrets to learn pasta and tiramisu
If you don't see a date that works for you, pls send me a message. This is an unique italian cooking lesson. You’ll be welcome in my historical house in the centre of Milan with an amazing view over the city from a terrace luxuriant of flowers and trees. Here, you’ll eat the delicious dishes you prepared: pasta, ravioli, tiramisù that come with an excellent wine and limoncello prepared with my own terrace’s lemons. I will reveal you all the secrets about tagliatelle and the famous ravioli so that you will go back home as an authentic Italian chef. What about bringing a very sweet memory from Italy, one that will always be in your heart? The secret of the classic tiramisù, a family recipe that follows the one of its creator: soft, sweet, delicious and unique! Your friends home will be surprised when you will serve them homemade plates you learned following typical italian recipes in an unique and rare location; the fun experience will leave an unforgettable and marvellous memory. AIR CONDITIONING Other things to note Cooking is a family tradition: when the grandma Bruna is too tired, her daughter and grandaughter or grandson will replace her. In our family we all had the best grandmother as teacher My house hosts to a well-behaved and joyful dog and a few unobtrusive and invisible cats that observe whatever goes on from the roof of the orangery.
Handmade Family Pasta & Tiramisù
THIS IS NOT A CONVENTIONAL COOKING CLASS: of course you'll learn a lot about pasta but you'll be welcomed into my family like old friends for a traditional Italian meal, cooking all together while sharing our different stories. Ravioli, spaghetti, tagliatelle or other typical kinds of pasta will be on the menu: the masterpiece of Italian cooking history. And, why not, we'll also prepare our "secret" tiramisù with chocolate. Of course, after cooking, we'll enjoy what we have prepared in a simple Italian meal all together with complimentary wine and coffee ;) ps: If you are a group or you don't see availability you can try to reach out to me for dinner or other dates.
Gone with the Wind
I will welcome you in the port of Desenzano where we'll familiarize with the "Annamarie", a comfortable boat equipped with bathroom and kitchen and extremely safe. After a short briefing we will sail to Sirmione to visit the castle, the springs of sulphurous water and the ancient Grotte of Catullo, here we will stop near the beach called Jamaica Beach for transparency of its water. We will drop anchor to enjoy the beach and organize lunch (or the aperitif for the half-day experience -4 hours) on the boat with typical local products Here you can sunbathe, take spectacular photos and refreshing baths! for guests there are snorkeling equipment, sup and dinghy. If, on the other hand, you prefer to relax and sunbathe, the boat will gladly welcome you The return route crosses the sunset with its romantic colours. POSSIBILITY TO SPEND THE NIGHT ON THE BOAT FOR WHO LIKE TO HAVE A ROMANTIC NIGHT ;) Other things to note Sports skills are not necessary, sailing is available for everyone both for those who want to try in some manoeuvres and for those who want to be just a passenger who enjoys the tour
The Secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano Full
At the arrival I will offer you cofee break, and I will give you a lab coat for the access to the production area. I’ll bring you along a complete tour to discover all the steps of Parmigiano Reggiano’s production. We’ll see where the animals are bred and where the milk is mould. We’ll go into the cheese factory during milk processing and we'll witness in cooking and making cheese wheels. We’ll see then the process of salting and maturing up to enter the huge “caveau”, where thousands of cheeses wheels are guarded and laid out in long rows in the silent maturation rooms and where the scent of cheese will smell so nice and exciting that we won’t be able to resist till the final tasting of cheese and local typical products. Other things to note if the experience is full but you arrive by car, maybe I can add availability. please contact me and check
Walking private tour with a journalist and her dog
Visit Milano as if you were born here! Hi, I’m Ruth a cool millennial been working in luxury fashion here in Milano where I was born and lived my entire life! I have a degree in art history, I sing opera and I have a huge passion for my city and its history. I know the city’s secrets corners, best restaurants and coolest doozies. With me, you'll discover the lifestyle of a true authentic insider. With me, you won’t be a tourist, you’ll be a local! Let me tell you the history, explain the architecture and give you the stories this magical city, all in a healthy 2,5km walking tour. I'm a strong supporter of a healthy lifestyle so I’m the perfect guide for vegetarians and those that eat Kosher. Yes, I am the rare Jewish Italian! My tour leaves from the Sforza Castle. We'll see than Brera the artists neighborhood. Than, through the gallery Vittorio Emanuele, the fancy “Salotto di Milano” (the living room of Milan), we'll reach the Duomo area where I'll explain everything about the cathedral staying outside and where I can suggest you where spend the rest of the day after I'll leave. 2 magical hours to see the joy of Milano through the eyes of a young women who has lived, thrilled and relished living here her entire life!

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The secrets to learn pasta and tiramisu
If you don't see a date that works for you, pls send me a message. This is an unique italian cooking lesson. You’ll be welcome in my historical house in the centre of Milan with an amazing view over the city from a terrace luxuriant of flowers and trees. Here, you’ll eat the delicious dishes you prepared: pasta, ravioli, tiramisù that come with an excellent wine and limoncello prepared with my own terrace’s lemons. I will reveal you all the secrets about tagliatelle and the famous ravioli so that you will go back home as an authentic Italian chef. What about bringing a very sweet memory from Italy, one that will always be in your heart? The secret of the classic tiramisù, a family recipe that follows the one of its creator: soft, sweet, delicious and unique! Your friends home will be surprised when you will serve them homemade plates you learned following typical italian recipes in an unique and rare location; the fun experience will leave an unforgettable and marvellous memory. AIR CONDITIONING Other things to note Cooking is a family tradition: when the grandma Bruna is too tired, her daughter and grandaughter or grandson will replace her. In our family we all had the best grandmother as teacher My house hosts to a well-behaved and joyful dog and a few unobtrusive and invisible cats that observe whatever goes on from the roof of the orangery.
Handmade Family Pasta & Tiramisù
THIS IS NOT A CONVENTIONAL COOKING CLASS: of course you'll learn a lot about pasta but you'll be welcomed into my family like old friends for a traditional Italian meal, cooking all together while sharing our different stories. Ravioli, spaghetti, tagliatelle or other typical kinds of pasta will be on the menu: the masterpiece of Italian cooking history. And, why not, we'll also prepare our "secret" tiramisù with chocolate. Of course, after cooking, we'll enjoy what we have prepared in a simple Italian meal all together with complimentary wine and coffee ;) ps: If you are a group or you don't see availability you can try to reach out to me for dinner or other dates.
Boat party
We will meet at the Church of Argegno and then embark on the private boardwalk. We'll host a maximum of 10 guests, so if you can't find a place directly, contact us. Slowly we will start sailing towards Comacina Island, passing the villages of Colonno and Sala Comacina, we will stop at the Isola canal, in front of the Ossuccio Village. During the Boat Party with music and open bar we will offer you excellent Prosecco, we will also have soft drinks and water. We will listen to music and dancing, you can swim and have moments of pleasant Italian conviviality. Before returning, we will pass Villa Balbianello, Villa Cassinella and Villa Balbiano, and then return to Argegno. This experience is dedicated to people who want to be together and have fun in peace and good spirits, without any excess.
Private tour of Milan's city center with a local
This is not a historical tour. The price is for person, not for the entire group. Come and discover the beating heart of Milan with a private tour of the city center! Milano is my hometown, my goal is to give you an introduction to my beloved city, making you feel the real Milanese culture. During the tour, me and my local experts co - hosts will guide you through the most beautiful and fascinating streets and squares of the city, telling you interesting stories and anecdotes about Milan and its people (if you want to know all the history and art in detail, the time and price would be different, in this case you should take professional guide) But it doesn't end there! We'll also give you insider tips on where to eat, drink and have fun to make your stay even more memorable. The best thing? The tour is private, so there will be no other people besides your group. You will be able to enjoy an authentic experience,without having to worry about following a group of unknown tourists. This will give you the freedom to enjoy the tour at your own pace, with me or my co hosts fully dedicated to you and your travel companions. The tour is 7 km, I recommend wearing comfortable shoes. At the end of the tour I will give you a list of the best local restaurants in Milano (not turistic ones), museums and other tips. As a bonus service, you can have my support until your stay.
Exeperience Bergamo with Agnish
WHAT *WE* WILL DO ! We will have a walking tour to all the three layers of the city. - Nice guided walk at Citta Basa, Citta Alta & San Vigilio covering all the major touristic points of the city - Furnicolare Ride- with a cost as low as 1.7 euros - Local knowledge and anecdotes - Joyful ambience - Trying Local cuisines & local wine (optional) - Very limited travelers & - Most important is flexibility. (If some one wants to do a tour according to their time preference, I can arrange that as well) WHAT YOU WILL NOT GET - Traditional walking tour - Boring Long Historical lectures - Normal touristic paths - Exhausting pathways - Not huge amount of tourists - Unprofessional and cranky behaviors. With my experience, I make sure, tourists are limited so I can interact genuinely with my clients and give them a memorable experience. Because, I prefer *quality over quantity*. I also do walking tour with proper "gastronomical experience". But for that, you have to write to me in private.
Italian Secret Kitchen; Pasta & Sicilian tiramisù
This is a friendly cooking experience. You'll be welcomed in a typical Italian home (located in amazing building, dating from the 1930’s) for a traditional meal with a local: to make Sicilian and Northern Italian homemade pasta, cooking, eating, and drinking all together while sharing our stories and especially talking about food, one of the favourite topics in Italy. I'll share with you my grandmother and my family's secrets for easily preparing delicious homemade pasta: Sicilian (maccaruna, busiate), tortelli, tagliatelle or other typical kinds of homemade pasta with wheat flour (with gluten and eggs or water). And, Dulcis in fundo (last but not least), we will make my special tiramisù with Sicilian ingredients. ✔︎ Please Note! MY WORKSHOP IS NOT GLUTEN-FREE! Other things to note ✔︎ Contact me to check availability for dates and times not listed! ✔︎ If the calendar shows availability, booking is possible up to an hour before the start time.
Professional Shooting in Milan
Ciao! We will start our Photo Shoot in the heart of Milan, at Piazza Duomo and then we will go to the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele and Piazza della Scala and show the coolest spots in the historic center of the fashion city, where we will make you know everything from the perspective of locals. Don't be embarrassed, be yourself! We'll help you with poses and tricks to make your photos even better. We will send you 50 photos edited in high definition by link within 72 hours after the Rehearsal. And most importantly, enjoy your Photoshoot and your tour! Milan is amazing, it will be very easy to make that beautiful smile for the pictures. Important: All Photo Rehearsals are private, for you or your group. Our schedule is super flexible! If you don't see the day or time you want for your Photo Shooting, send us a message.
Full Meal Five Food Stops in Bergamo
ALL FOOD IS INCLUDED! At least 5 food stops (food choice depending on season and availability): - Aperitivo with glass of Valcalepio - Casoncelli - Foiade - Polenta with lard and cheese - Grilled handmade bread with taleggio cheese - Gelato "stracciatella" flavour, which was indeed invented in Bergamo! - Espresso coffee What this tour IS about: - Great Food - Great company with a local - Curiosities and anecdotes - Nice walk in the historical center - Fun and smiles - New friends from all around the world What this tour is NOT about: - An historical tour - Boring long speeches PLEASE NOTICE THAT THE TOUR WILL BE HELD IN ITALIAN/ENGLISH. CONTACT US FOR OTHER LANGUAGES CONTACT US FOR PRIVATE EXPERIENCE Do Eat Better Experience tours are a mix of high-quality gastronomy as a way for showing Italian culture and lifestyle and a walking experience together with a local friend. You'll be guided by a "Foodie", a local "buddy" able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and the relevant curiosities. We accept only small groups because we want to focus on a genuine exchange and give each person the highest attention possible.
Gone with the Wind
I will welcome you in the port of Desenzano where we'll familiarize with the "Annamarie", a comfortable boat equipped with bathroom and kitchen and extremely safe. After a short briefing we will sail to Sirmione to visit the castle, the springs of sulphurous water and the ancient Grotte of Catullo, here we will stop near the beach called Jamaica Beach for transparency of its water. We will drop anchor to enjoy the beach and organize lunch (or the aperitif for the half-day experience -4 hours) on the boat with typical local products Here you can sunbathe, take spectacular photos and refreshing baths! for guests there are snorkeling equipment, sup and dinghy. If, on the other hand, you prefer to relax and sunbathe, the boat will gladly welcome you The return route crosses the sunset with its romantic colours. POSSIBILITY TO SPEND THE NIGHT ON THE BOAT FOR WHO LIKE TO HAVE A ROMANTIC NIGHT ;) Other things to note Sports skills are not necessary, sailing is available for everyone both for those who want to try in some manoeuvres and for those who want to be just a passenger who enjoys the tour
The Secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano Full
At the arrival I will offer you cofee break, and I will give you a lab coat for the access to the production area. I’ll bring you along a complete tour to discover all the steps of Parmigiano Reggiano’s production. We’ll see where the animals are bred and where the milk is mould. We’ll go into the cheese factory during milk processing and we'll witness in cooking and making cheese wheels. We’ll see then the process of salting and maturing up to enter the huge “caveau”, where thousands of cheeses wheels are guarded and laid out in long rows in the silent maturation rooms and where the scent of cheese will smell so nice and exciting that we won’t be able to resist till the final tasting of cheese and local typical products. Other things to note if the experience is full but you arrive by car, maybe I can add availability. please contact me and check
Bar Hopping in Milan
The whole idea of the tour is to share our own experiences and to get away from the touristy places in Milan and get what is like to be a local. Are you ready to embark on an authentic Milanese adventure, far from the touristy spots? Our unique tour is designed to immerse you in the local culture and provide an insider's perspective of Milan. To kick off the evening, we'll gather as a group and break the ice with a welcome drink (1) of your choice. Whether you prefer a refreshing spritz, a craft beer, a fine wine, or a signature cocktail, we'll ensure that your taste buds are delighted right from the start. There are plenty of bars in Milan and our goal is that you'll find your favorite one. We'll be visiting our favorite spots to have different kinds of "themes" and in the midtime, we'll get to know each other better. Each bar has its own ambiance and diversity, also we may interact with interesting locals as they love to meet travelers to chat!! As we begin our exploration, we'll stroll through the enchanting streets of Milan, uncovering hidden gems and iconic landmarks along the way. We will share fascinating stories and insights about the city's history, culture, and local traditions, transporting you into the heart and soul of Milan. No matter if you're traveling solo, with a partner, as a family, or with a group of friends, our experience is tailored to suit everyon
Walking private tour with a journalist and her dog
Visit Milano as if you were born here! Hi, I’m Ruth a cool millennial been working in luxury fashion here in Milano where I was born and lived my entire life! I have a degree in art history, I sing opera and I have a huge passion for my city and its history. I know the city’s secrets corners, best restaurants and coolest doozies. With me, you'll discover the lifestyle of a true authentic insider. With me, you won’t be a tourist, you’ll be a local! Let me tell you the history, explain the architecture and give you the stories this magical city, all in a healthy 2,5km walking tour. I'm a strong supporter of a healthy lifestyle so I’m the perfect guide for vegetarians and those that eat Kosher. Yes, I am the rare Jewish Italian! My tour leaves from the Sforza Castle. We'll see than Brera the artists neighborhood. Than, through the gallery Vittorio Emanuele, the fancy “Salotto di Milano” (the living room of Milan), we'll reach the Duomo area where I'll explain everything about the cathedral staying outside and where I can suggest you where spend the rest of the day after I'll leave. 2 magical hours to see the joy of Milano through the eyes of a young women who has lived, thrilled and relished living here her entire life!
Valpolicella&Amarone Organic WineTour
Novaia is an Organic Estate Winery. At the estate the management is eco-friendly, organic and sustainable and it creates a healthy environment rich in biodiversity. In our Organic Estate Winery, we offer Wine Experiences and Wine Tours among olive groves and BIO vineyards, to learn more about the process of selection, picking and processing grapes. The tour begins with a visit to a BIO vineyard, where you will get to know more about the geomorphologic, water and climatic characteristics of the Marano Valley and the principles of an ORGANIC cultivation. Possibility of a walk among vineyards, olive trees, spontaneous woods, up to the LE BALZE vineyard, (where Amarone RISERVA Le Balze is born). It follows the visit to Corte Vaona in Novaia, with its historic wine cellar, used for wine ageing. Then you will taste some BIO wines, Classic DOC and DOCG, Valpolicella, Ripasso, Superiore, Amarone and Recioto, some Extra Virgin Olive Oil of our own production and some local products, carefully selected by us. The wine tasting will take place in the ancient courtyard (Corte Vaona) in front of the family Villa, where you can enjoy a wonderful view on the Marano Valley. Contacts/ references: Website: www.novaia.it e-mail: info@novaia.it info@pec.novaia.it Facebook: Novaia.wine Host contacts/ references: e-mail: cristina.vaona@gmail.com Mobile phone: Cristina (+39) 3407766613
Juliet Secretary for a Day
We will welcome you together with my helpers at Juliet Club, a cozy space in the heart of Verona where everyday Juliet Secretaries work. Here I will tell you more about the story of Romeo and Juliet and how the tradition of the letters to Juliet started. After a visit to the archive - we have more than 200,000 archived letters here and we receive new ones every day! - you’ll be ready to become a Juliet Secretary. According to your native language, we will give you some of the letters addressed to Juliet. You will open them and read them discovering love stories from every corner of the world. Then we will have some coffee and we will discuss what to answer. Now it's your turn to write a letter! Signed and sealed, the letters are ready for delivery. Other things to note: Juliet Club receives letters from all over the world written in dozens of different languages. I will try to give you at least 1 letter in your native language but this is not always possible, in particular when it comes to less spoken languages. Becoming Juliet’s Secretaries can really be one of the most thrilling and moving experiences in the matter of love and will help to support this unique tradition.
Vasi Trail
Experience a unique adventure on the hills of the beautiful Città Alta. Get lost in the beauty of unknown places frequented only by locals. Combine the desire to be outdoors with the discovery of new and fantastic landscapes. Spend time with a new four-legged friend. Start from Piazza Mascheroni and, after a short stop at the botanical garden, take the path of Castagneta to reach the Vasi Trail. Continue along the ancient Vasi aqueduct and admire the fantastic view towards the valleys of Bergamo. Enjoy the final descent while observing Città Alta from an elevated position. The trail follows a loop path and will take place on mixed terrain (cobblestone, asphalt, and uneven terrain). The length of the path is about 5km, with a positive elevation gain of 200m.
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