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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, after a spritz with apetizers, 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.

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.

We will meet you at the docking pier of "Sant' Agostino on Lungo Lario Trieste" in COMO. (No Pick Up, Hop-On or Hop-Off) We will guide the tourist to discover the wonders of Lake Como for: ***** PRIVATE GROUP --> 280euro (LA BOAT) "PRIVATE TOUR" LASTS 2 HOURS (2h) you will have the PRIVATE boat, just for you, the price is 280 euros plus 100 euros petrol contribution to be paid in person after the tour. Including you will have the Captain, insurance,and free to swim. YOU WILL GET FREE BOTTLE OF WINE, snacks(potato peanut taralli,etc.)water, music and sunscreen . **** PUBLIC TOUR --> €100 (PER PERSON). "SHARED TOUR" TAKES 1.30 HOURS(1.30 am), YOU WILL HAVE the BOAT SHARED WITH OTHER PEOPLE. including Captain, Wine Bugs, water, snacks(potato bag,peanuts, taralli, etc.) FUEL WILL BE PAID IN PERSON ,FOR A FIGURE OF "20 EUROS" PER PERSON). AVAILABILITY REQUIRED IN ANY CHANGE OF TIME, THE BOAT DEPARTS WITH MIN 4 PEOPLE During the TOURS there will be the description in various languages (Italian ,English) of the beautiful villas and the main attractions that you can only enjoy from the Lake from a Boat, with the opportunity to linger and enjoy the wonderful scenery and take unique photographs from the Lake perspective in absolute tranquility. ***** Each Tour is for a limited number of people maximum EIGHT (8 pax) .

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 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

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

Contact us before booking to assess the availability of dates and times even different from the schedule! Classes will begin with a short gymnastic warm-up and a full warm-up on the board. Thanks to this we will be able to evaluate each case on the basis of skills, experience and attitude to sport to develop an exercise plan. Following the warm-up exercises will be proposed to develop the ability of each individual user. Each exercise will consist of a brief theoretical introduction, repetitions by the user, evaluation and correction, other repetitions until the complete acquisition of the skill in question, necessary to move on to the next exercise. In the case of children the exercises will be more playful, while in the case of adults the exercises will be aimed at understanding the movements and their control. In the latter case, the explanation will be aimed at a complete understanding of the exercise so that the user, if interested, can also perform the exercises independently. At the end of the exercises, before the end of the lesson there will be a dynamic stretching session aimed at cooling down and collecting feedback on the experience.

* NOTE: HERE YOU PAY ONLY THE BOOKING, AT THE END OF THE EXPERIENCE YOU’LL PAY 45 € PER PERSON DIRECTLY AT THE HOST * ** CONSIDER THAT: THE EXPERIENCE CAN SUBSTITUTE A LUNCH OR A DINNER. YOU’LL NOT NEED TO EAT BEFORE OR AFTER THE EXPERIENCE ** IN WINE WE TRUST: WINE IS A SYMBOL OF OF ITALY AND IT’S A WONDERFUL TRAVEL INTO ITALIAN CULTURE. We will tell you a story of success, of love for the nature and for the homeland… And you will try 5 HANDPICKED Special Wines You’ll meet your host in its unique bar and he will serve you a selection of Special WINES, made from an excellent southern Italian Grape called Zibibbo (from a region called Calabria) YOU WILL EXPERIENCE THE LOVE, THE TASTE, THE ATMOSPHERE THAT ONLY THE ITALIAN PERFECTION CAN CREATE! A selection of 5 GLASSES of THE FINEST ZIBIBBO WINES will be served to you and explained by your host. In the selection you will find: • TO START: 1 GLASS of ZIBIBBO SPUMANTE (Sparkling Wine). Served with special green olives and toasted bread with NDUJA • 2 GLASSES OF 2 DIFFERENT PREMIUM ZIBIBBO WHITE WINES. Served with cheese platter + onion mousse • ONE GLASS OF SPECIAL GOLDEN ORANGE ZIBIBBO. Served with Tuna fillets in Special Olive Oil with marinated onions • ONE GLASS OF DESSERT WINE, to be tasted with a special dry cake or the Unique and Typical TRUFFLE ICE-CREAM Get ready to learn and to taste a lot of specialties!

Guests will be hosted in our interior design studio in Milan for an inspiring dinner. We will be serving food cooked with fresh local ingredients as well as drinks such as natural wine and craft beer. At arrival, guests will be offered a drink and they’ll have a chance to look around the studio, learn about ongoing and past projects and understand the philosophy behind our design approach. After a casual aperitif, guests will be served dishes, cooked by me, that are inspired by traditional italian recipes but with an international twist that showcase my travels. The philosophy and the aesthetics of my brand, Flatwig Studio, will be expressed in the recipes. The space is our office, the place where we usually work during the week; you will be able to see our work in progress, a material library, magazines, books and catalogs. It will be a true glimpse into the world of a designer. The dinner is a gateway to a tableware exhibition. The pieces exhibited are a mix between contemporary and vintage, all unique and curated by the studio. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase their favorite pieces. The table setup is the star of the experience, as it will be meticulously and uniquely laid out. The experience is open to everybody, even those who have zero knowledge about the world of design!

Narra la leggenda che fu un povero contadino giapponese a creare il primo kokedama: non potendosi permettere un vaso per le proprie piantine, decise di avvolgere le loro radici in sfere di terra fertile e drenante e ricoprirle con muschio fresco fissato con spago. Silvia, presso il suo negozio Ifiorinellarete situato in Vico dei Lavandai (uno degli scorci milanesi più suggestivi in assoluto!) ti insegnerà a creare il tuo kokedama, svelandoti inoltre i segreti per mantenerlo a lungo sano e rigoglioso tramite semplici e amorevoli cure.

Let's make and eat together the Milanese risotto in an amazing private home. I live in an 18th century palace a few steps from the Navigli, a beautiful location, a great old house in the heart of the city. I'll wait for you there and show you how to prepare the real Milanese risotto with all its secrets and some other typical Italian risotto, very simple but incredibly good. Upon your return, your friends will be surprised when you cook for them the delicious Italian dishes prepared by your own hands I will welcome you with a classic Milanese aperitivo, full of savory snacks, charcuterie and various tastings. Then, after we cook, we'll enjoy our risotto together with a nice glass of red or white wine and finish up with an espresso and a sweet surprise. During the dinner, we will have the opportunity to have a conversation: anecdotes and curiosities about Italian products, the secrets of recipes but also tips about Milanese life, habits and style, shopping and local culture. Forget the classic dinner at the restaurant. Please let me know if you have any food allergies or intolerances. If you see that the date you are interested in is not on the calendar, please send me a private message to arrange this! If you're in a group or can't find availability, please let me know

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, after a spritz with apetizers, 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.

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.

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.

Horseback riding on the hills of Lake Garda is an hour-long horseback riding. A pleasant horseback ride through the hills of Lake Garda, along hilly paths that alternate between woods and vineyards. For those who are not so experienced, or are beginners, no problem, our horse riding are suitable for all. The guide will help you ride and get familiar with the horse. For those who are enjoying a very first experience with horse riding, we introduce the tour with a previous half-an-hour saddle up lesson (plus 12,00 €), that has to be reserved in advance; then you will be able to enjoy the horseback. During the horseback tour you can admire the surrounding landscapes, enjoying the tranquility of this unique experience with our horse friends. The walk starts on the hills on Valtenesi, in a pleasant natural surroundings; during the tour you’ll join panoramic view point. For experienced people, you can ask for a longer experience of 2 hours. For families with children under 14 y.o (the minimum age to take part to) we even offer ‘’a carriage ride experience’'.

This is not a historical tour. The price is for person, not for the entire group. Milano is my hometown, me and my co Milanese expert co-hosts wil give you an introduction to my beloved city, making you feel the real Milanese culture! What makes our experience special: An Intimate and Private Tour: Forget about crowded tours with strangers, our tour is exclusive to you and anyone in your group. It will feel like a Milanese friend is guiding you through the best streets of the city. Your Milanese Companion: This will give you the opportunity to ask the questions you want and enjoy the tour at your own pace, with me or my co hosts fully dedicated to you and your travel companions. Ongoing Support: Our commitment goes beyond the tour, you'll have access to our chat support throughout your stay in Milan. We'll be here for you, ready to recommend restaurants, activities, and whatever else you need. A List of Hidden Gems: At the end of the tour, we'll provide you with a detailed list of must-visit places in Milan, from local restaurants to lesser-known museums. Personal advices: Based on your tastes and preferences, my co-hosts and I will give you personalized advice to make your experience in Milan unique and memorable. The tour is 7 km, I recommend wearing comfortable shoes. If you want to discover Milan through the eyes of a Milanese, this is the tour for you!

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

This is a friendly cooking experience. You will live the traditional meal among Italian friends: cooking, eating and drinking all together while sharing our different stories. We’ll meet in my flat located in amazing building, dating from the 1920’s. Here, after delicious aperitivo with complimentary Sicilian Spritz (Nonalcoholic available), we’ll make pasta from scratch with wheat flour (and eggs or water) and my special tiramisù (vegan available). Then we'll enjoy our food with complimentary wine (or Nonalcoholic drink) I'll reveal you my grandma secrets for prepare easily delicious Sicilian pasta, ravioli and fettuccine/tagliatelle or other typical kinds of homemade pasta and we will make my special tiramisù with Sicilian ingredients. Other things to note ✔︎ This experience IS NOT GLUTEN-FREE (no any exception) ✔︎ AIR CONDITIONING ✔︎ No Pets allowed! No watchers allowed! No Baby or kids under 5yo allowed! ✔︎ Contact me to check availability for lunch or other dates and times not listed

We will meet you at the docking pier of "Sant' Agostino on Lungo Lario Trieste" in COMO. (No Pick Up, Hop-On or Hop-Off) We will guide the tourist to discover the wonders of Lake Como for: ***** PRIVATE GROUP --> 280euro (LA BOAT) "PRIVATE TOUR" LASTS 2 HOURS (2h) you will have the PRIVATE boat, just for you, the price is 280 euros plus 100 euros petrol contribution to be paid in person after the tour. Including you will have the Captain, insurance,and free to swim. YOU WILL GET FREE BOTTLE OF WINE, snacks(potato peanut taralli,etc.)water, music and sunscreen . **** PUBLIC TOUR --> €100 (PER PERSON). "SHARED TOUR" TAKES 1.30 HOURS(1.30 am), YOU WILL HAVE the BOAT SHARED WITH OTHER PEOPLE. including Captain, Wine Bugs, water, snacks(potato bag,peanuts, taralli, etc.) FUEL WILL BE PAID IN PERSON ,FOR A FIGURE OF "20 EUROS" PER PERSON). AVAILABILITY REQUIRED IN ANY CHANGE OF TIME, THE BOAT DEPARTS WITH MIN 4 PEOPLE During the TOURS there will be the description in various languages (Italian ,English) of the beautiful villas and the main attractions that you can only enjoy from the Lake from a Boat, with the opportunity to linger and enjoy the wonderful scenery and take unique photographs from the Lake perspective in absolute tranquility. ***** Each Tour is for a limited number of people maximum EIGHT (8 pax) .

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.

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.

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, passing through Porta Sant'Alessandro, reach the stairway of Scorlazzino. Continue along the ancient Roman aqueduct and admire the fantastic view from the terraces of Case Moroni. 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 6.5km, with a positive elevation gain of 200m

THE TOUR IS PRIVATE FOR THE GUEST(s) WHO BOOK. Explore Lake Como on board your private wooden speed-boat. Meet your friendly captain and enjoy an amazing trip in the most fascinating part of the lake. This is a private tour and the price includes the tour for 5 people maximum . Caden are wooden-hulled speedboats that were to become the epitome of the jet-set era of the 1950s and 1960s. You will see famous Villa Balbianello, where James Bond movies and Star Wars were featured. You will pass by Comacina Island and if you want you will enjoy a nice swim among its clean and pure waters. You will then proceed to Bellagio, one of the most iconic place in Italy ! You will have another nice stop and swim here relaxing with your friends and family. You will then proceed to Tremezzo and your captain will show you famous Villa Carlotta, which attracts thousands of travellers every week. You will finally end your tour where it started and will leave with an unforgettable memory ! Other things to note please bring some sun cream and towels PS Pick up In Bellagio , Varenno and other villages is available UPON REQUEST for a small extra fee.

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 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

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

We will start from Torri del Benaco to escape the waters of Lake Garda. We will use the East Garda Vela boats that I am an instructor of. We have a beautiful 9.50 Alpa or we will use the very fast Asso99. We will aim for the Lombard shore of the lake trying to make the journey of the beautiful island of Garda. During navigation we will teach you the first rudiments of sailing, involving our guests in the running of the boat.