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Exclusive: Join me on an Italian odyssey

Walk high trails in the Dolomites, sip Amarone in Valpolicella, and learn to make pasta in Bologna – this is your exclusive pre-sale for one amazing journey
Exclusive: Join me on an Italian odyssey
Lake Garda, a highlight of the new Alps to Aperitivo tour. Credit: italia.it

Hi there friends, and welcome to a special edition of the Food + Travel Edit. Today I’m launching a new active food tour, in partnership with World Expeditions, and as a subscriber to this newsletter you have access to an exclusive pre-sale. This tour will be opened to the general public on Thursday – until then, the chance is yours to join me on what I think is going to be the best tour we have ever put together. I hope to you in Italy!

ALPS TO APERITIVO

Picture walking high trails beneath the limestone peaks of the Dolomites; strolling vineyard paths in Alto Adige; taking a private boat journey on Lake Garda; enjoying a wine-tasting dinner in Valpolicella; learning to cook in Bologna; visiting producers of Parmigiano-Reggiano; and doing it all in the company of good friends.

Welcome to Alps to Aperitivo, my new active food tour with World Expeditions. This one is very much in the model of Picos and Pintxos, the hugely popular tour I’ve been running from Asturias to the Basque Country in Northern Spain.

In my happy place: seated in front of a huge bowl of pasta

It’s all about getting active amid gorgeous scenery, and then settling in for a long, memorable meal. It’s about “la dolce vita”, the good things in life: wine, cheese, pasta, fresh mountain air and unforgettable local culture. It’s about connection with landscapes, with produce, and with the people who make this region so special.

It’s slow travel, with plenty of time to relax and enjoy.

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Ben Groundwater

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