Posts by Audrey De Monte
Guide to visiting Castilla la Mancha
Mention ‘Toledo, Spain’ to anyone you know and you might get a response. Mention ‘Castilla-La Mancha‘ and chances are, you’ll receive a blank look and a shrug of the shoulders. La Mancha comes from the Arabic word al Manshah, meaning dry land. The vast area is some of the most travelled, yet least visited or…
Read MoreBenefits of a Private Driver & Private Guide in Spain & Italy
At Travels with Audrey, we believe there is a huge benefit to hiring a private guide and driver when travelling in Spain & Italy. You’ll feel safe and immersed in the destination after just a few hours with a local guide or driver, and you’ll gather a lot of invaluable information also. Audrey at Travels…
Read MoreA customized private tour is the safest way to travel
As everyone navigates the ‘new normal’ of travel, there is a surge of interest in private vacations across the industry. Travelers are re-imagining future travel, with a renewed interest in discovering smaller, authentic and off the beaten path locations. At Travels with Audrey, private cultural tours and traveling off the main trail, are the reasons we…
Read MoreTips for driving in Spain & Portugal
Driving in a foreign country is never easy. New roads, unfamiliar landmarks, unknown place names, different signs, and if you’re from the UK you’ll probably be driving on the other side of the road too. After many years driving in Europe, I think I can accurately say it is one of the most fulfilling driving…
Read MoreHighlights of Andalusia – What to see and where to go
Visiting Andalucia is always a good option. Art, culture, gastronomy, sports, a good climate. There are a number of things you can do and see in Andalucia. It doesn’t matter if it’s summer, winter, autumn or spring. Being a tourist in Andalusia is a pleasure at any time of the year. The autonomous community of…
Read MoreBest times for wine tours in Europe
People always ask us “when is the best time to come to the wine country in Europe” and the answer we always give is: May or June for good weather and less crowds and of course September and October during the harvest time. Often however, those months might not correspond to the vacation time available…
Read MoreWhat to see and do in Madrid
While Madrid competes for attention against Barcelona’s trendy lifestyle and Spain’s sunny southern beaches, it is the Spanish capital’s diverse treasures that usually win hearts. From 17th-century plazas and world class art collections to flea markets and tapas festivals, there’s so much to explore and discover in Spain’s capital city. Whether you want to explore…
Read MoreBest Day Trips from Madrid
Madrid stands at the very center of Spain- geographically, culturally and politically. Madrid capital not only offers the culture and good times of a sophisticated, modern city but it also retains the charm and elegance of its early years. The power and glory of Madrid is reflected in its parks, plazas, boulevards and in the…
Read MoreWhat Is An Agriturismo?
For a long time, agriturismi (Italian “farm-stays”) have been Italy’s best-kept accommodation secret, at least until now. But what, exactly, is an agriturismo? Well, yes — it’s a “farm-stay.” But it’s also much, much more… and, we think, the best way to experience Italy’s countryside! Here’s why — plus three myths, and one often-forgotten truth, about Italy’s farm-stays. The term agriturismo, in…
Read MoreCarnival in Venice 2021, February 6-16
“Carnevale” is one of the most colorful celebrations in the world! Carnival in Venice is a one-of-a-kind celebration suspended between past and present with a traditional local allure featuring many events. Among these, the two-day ‘Festa Veneziana’ with its typical masked regattas, the ‘Best Masked Costume Contest’ and the ‘Festa delle Marie’. Each year, Carnival includes…
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