A Pamplona Christmas Tour
It is really beguinning to look a lot like Christmas in Pamplona, Spain. Join Fran Glaría on a very Merry Christmas city tour of his hometown Pamplona.
Olite’s Medieval Majesty
Olite is a magnificent village 30 miles south of Pamplona. Join Fran Glaría from Traveling Steps and his friend and colleague Javier Adot from Guiarte Navarra in a walking tour of the village, the Parador and the Palace constructed by King Charles III of Navarra.
A Drive-Thru Visit of Candy Cane Lane
For decades, a community of neighbors have been decorating their homes to the Christmas nines, welcoming visitors with yuletide cheer, and bringing festive delight to all. Join Trish Feaster of The Travelphile as she and her husband Mike do a drive-thru visit of this San Diego classic Christmas event!
Ochagavia Is A Christmas Wonderland
Ochagavia, a small village in the Pyrenees is the perfect Spanish Christmas postcard. Join Fran Glaría and Elo Echeberria from Traveling Steps in a walking tour of this breathtaking village.
Hunting for Truffles in Spain
Fran Glaría from Traveling Steps brings us along to visit a black truffle farm in northern Spain. Join Chencho, the truffle master, and his amazing dogs (Rum and Trufa) as they hunt for truffles.
Traditional Spanish Turrones
Join Spanish tour guide Jorge Román for a trip to Vincens, a top confectioner in Madrid who’s been around since 1774 and creates the traditional Spanish turrones—nougat candies. Satisfy your sweet tooth. You’ll always have January and February to burn off the calories!
Slow Food Delicacy: Italian Snails
See why independent snail farmer, Paolo Bove believes that snails should be the food of the future. Anna Savino from ItaliAnna Tours and Lisa Anderson from Lisa’s Dolce Italia visit the Italian farm in Piemonte to learn about (and taste) this slow food delicacy. They’ll also discover the self-care benefits of their potential serum.
Italian Artisan Panettone from Piedmonte
Explore the art of making award winning panettone, a traditional Italian sweet bread, with Lisa Anderson of Lisa’s Dolce Italia and Anna Savino of Italianna Food & Wine Tours in a small pasticceria in Piemonte Italy.
Travel to the Medieval Village of Ujue in Spain
Join Spanish tour guide Fran Glaria for a visit to the medieval village of Ujue and get an up close and personal look at it's impressive fortress.
One Spanish Tour Guide’s Travel and Packing Tips
Spanish tour guide Jorge Román discloses his personal "musts" for packing for short and long travels.
The Bell Tower of Artajona, Spain
Spanish tour guide Fran Glaria takes you up the Bell Tower at the village of Artajona in Navarra, Spain. It remains one of the few churches where bells are still being played by hand and are not computerized.
Olives of Provence and Seguret Village
Follow tour guide Daniela Wedel to Seguret in Provence. Her friend Denis, owner of "Les trois Souquets" workshop and boutique, tells us about the local olive production, and they taste some aperitif olives and oil together. Continue on a stroll to the medieval village of Seguret and practice some French.
Otazu Winery | Navarra, Spain
Join Spanish tour guide Fran Glaria of Traveling Steps for a virtual tour of this historic, delightful winery and its collection of art.
Torrone and Copete in Piedmonte, Italy
You have probably heard of torrone, but do you know what Copete Piemontese are? Get to know these sweet treats with a visit to Chocolat d'Art in Cuneo Italy.
Art that Lasts: Mathias Grünewald’s Isenheimer Altarpiece
In the debut of ART that LASTS lecture series, art historian and tour guide Daniela Wedel explores one of the most complex art pieces of the 16th century—Mathias Grünewald’s Isenheimer Altarpiece located in the Unterlinden Museum, Colmar. This late Gothic German oeuvre has been described as fantastically strange, exceptionally powerful, intriguing and at the same time cruelly repulsive.
Puente La Reina in Navarra, Spain
Puente la Reina is a small village in Navarra, where the Camino de Santiago becomes one. Join Spanish tour guide Fran Glaria of Traveling Steps for a virtual tour of this village with history, art, and an amazing bridge!
Todos Santos: All Saints Day in Spain
In Spain on November 1st, we do not celebrate Halloween—they celebrate the day of "All Saints." A few days prior, Spaniards go to the cemeteries to arrange their families’ tombs. In this video, tour guide Francisco Glaria of Traveling Steps helps his mother-in-law with all the arrangements and explains some of the traditions of this special celebration.
Cooking with Mum: Scottish Vanilla Tablets
Learn to make delicious Scottish vanilla tablets from Scottish tour guide Liz Lister and her adorable mum Betty Martin.
The Cathedral of Pamplona
Join Spanish tour guide Fran Glaria for this unique opportunity to visit the historic, 14th-century cathedral of Pamplona, which hosts the royal pantheon for the kings and queens of Navarre, breathtaking baroque altar pieces, and our serene Romanesque holy Mary.
The Bells of Artajona in the Navarra Region of Spain
In this short clip, Spanish tour guide Francisco Glaria of Traveling Steps takes us up an impressive bell tower to hear the bells and glimpse spectacular views of Artajona in the Navarra region of Spain.