The ubiquity of Italian restaurants around the world can be both a blessing and a curse. On the plus side, a very basic understanding of Italian food terms gives travelers something of a confidence boost before they visit Italy. The problem, however, is that this same basic understanding may also bring a false sense of […]
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7 Best Places for Aperitivo in Florence (& How to Do It Like a Fiorentino!)
Posted on January 21, 2022
Sometimes travel introduces you to flavor. Sometimes it’s history. And sometimes, in the case of Italy’s beloved aperitivo, it’s a little bit of both. Dining in Italy is almost always an experience above and beyond the meal, and aperitivo is no exception. Aperitivo is about unwinding after work, having a light snack and a drink to […]
Guide to Tuscan Truffles (Including Truffle Hunting!)
Posted on January 20, 2022
We here at Devour Tours love the kinds of stories that food can tell us about a place. So when there’s a food story that includes witchcraft, Marilyn Monroe, and the Roman god of thunder, we’re even more eager to share. Few foodstuffs inspire devotion like the truffle—and we don’t mean the chocolate kind. We’re talking […]
