Milan
Get travel insurance ASAB
It is advised to get your travel insurance ASAB, as soon as you have booked. Issues can arise and they can happen anytime. If you have booked your holiday now (or in advance) and something happens that means that you are unable to travel, you might […]
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Why guided tours are great
Not the type of person to go on a guided tour? You might be missing out on some fabulous opportunities… Relax into the culture and learn something new Here we are writing about why guided tours are a good option, this is especially for those that […]
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48 hours in Milan
Milan is a wonderful and busy city. Known mainly for being the capital of fashion and design. It is also the leading financial centre and the most prosperous manufacturing city in Italy. The weather is often hot and humid in the summer and damp and chilly […]
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2020 with The Grand Tour Europe
The Grand Tour A little History The Grand Tour saw British travellers journey to the continent between C.1550 and 1850. It was considered a rite of passage for aristocratic young men. Mainly because it was expensive to travel and it was also difficult. The young men […]
0 Read MoreHow to celebrate New Years in Italy
New Year’s Eve New years eve in Italy is also the Festa di San Silvestro – the Feast of Saint Sylvester who was Pope fro, 314 until 335. Traditionally, the day is celebrated with a dinner, Il Cenone, that features lentils and port, the Pork is represents how […]
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Buona Pasqua and the Easter story
Happy Easter from The Grand Tour! We wanted to wish you Buona Pasqua. Easter in Italy: A Journey Through Faith and Tradition In Italy, Easter, or “Pasqua,” holds a prominent place in the heart of cultural and religious celebrations. As the chill of winter fades, Italy […]
0 Read MoreLeonardo da Vinci: the 500th Anniversary
500 years ago, on 2nd May 1519, the scientific dexterity Leonardo da Vinci died in the Loire Valley, France. To mark the 500th anniversary of his death there are major exhibitions dedicated to his works and genius. History Leonardo da Vinci was born 15th April 1452 […]
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Student life in Italy: Studying abroad
Student life in Italy Studying in Italy Italy is a very welcoming country and has been a place of international study and educational excellence for centuries, the oldest university, University of Bologna was founded in 1088 and is still in operation! Italy has been and […]
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January sales
Twice a year (in January and in the Summer) there are two of the biggest sale periods all over Italy. Look out for the word ‘Saldi‘, sale in Italian. Everyone puts items on sale, including designers (most designer shops have private sales for Specific clientele and […]
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