Posts by Audrey De Monte
Italian Coffee Culture
Italy is known for its rich coffee culture. Italians take their coffee very seriously, so in Italy it is not just a drink but an integral part of the local culture, an essential part of the Italian way of life, a ritual that is savored and enjoyed. Italians have been consuming coffee since the 16th…
Read MoreHow Audrey Prepares Your Custom Tour Quote
If you’re reading this, you’re probably considering a custom tour package. I am thrilled you might be interested in arranging it through Travels with Audrey, where each trip is unique and tailor-made. To provide you with an accurate proposal for a Custom Trip, we need to know about you and the type of custom trip…
Read MoreCustom Guided Italy Tour (Rome, Orvieto, Assisi, Maremma, Sestri Levante, Piemonte)
This custom guided Italy tour was designed for clients Timothy and Janet from Seattle, Washington, with myself, Audrey, as their driver-guide. Tim and Janet wished for me to create an itinerary unlike anyone else’s, away from the crowds, to places most visitors miss out on, which is my specialty, and so I did! It was…
Read MorePrivate Guided Tour of Northern Italy (Asolo, Verona, Varenna on Lake Como)
This private guided tour of northern Italy, with myself as driver-guide, was designed for clients Kathy and Rich who wished to discover more of what Italy has to offer, authentic experiences off-the-beaten path. This is is one of the many examples of what I can do for you in Italy. 1 night in a Boutique…
Read MoreTwo week Italy Custom Tour (Sorrento, Rome, Florence, Venice)
This two week Italy custom tour is ideal for families on their first vacation to Italy. It was designed for a multi-generational family traveling to Italy (12 adults and 2 children under the age of 5). Marti, Bob, Rich and Kathy had already traveled with me on small group tour to Italy, and this time…
Read MoreFamily and Friends Custom Italy Tour (Venice, Florence, Cortona, Rome, Amalfi Coast, Matera, Puglia)
This family and friends custom Italy tour was designed designed for Jay C, his wife Ellen and family, in celebration of his 60th birthday (10 adults and 2 children under the age of 5). This is is one of the many examples of what I can do for you in Italy. All family and friends…
Read MoreWhat you need to know for travel to Europe in 2025
If you’re traveling to Europe in 2025, you will need to complete and submit an online form on the ETIAS website. EU confirms its timeline for the rollout of EES and ETIAS border systems. Foreign nationals officially resident in the EU will be exempted from both when entering the Schengen area. What are the EES and…
Read MoreWhy Spring is a Great Time to Visit Italy
As an Italy Custom Tour Designer, one of the most frequently asked questions I am asked is “when is the best time to go to Italy?” And, the other is “what will the weather be like?” And I have to smile because the truth is, even if I had a crystal ball, I still wouldn’t hazard…
Read MoreValle d’Aosta Travel Guide
This Valle d’Aosta travel guide is to introduce you to a region we believe should be on your travel wish list. My native Italian husband spent several years working in Aosta and knows this little jewel of a region in northern Italy well. Valle d’Aosta, Italy’s smallest region, is known for its snow-capped mountains, Roman-era…
Read MoreHow to Find Quality Gelato in Italy
We are passionate about Italian food, from cooking classes and food tours, to sharing with you what to eat in different regions of Italy and of course how to find quality gelato in Italy. Italians are masters of food and are very particular in the way things are done. Just because you’re eating gelato in…
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