March 10, 2021

Interview with Tal Tauber Gottesdiner, an Israeli Wine Expert

An Israeli wine expert and educator based in Tel Aviv, Israel, shares her thoughts on the best of Israeli wines and where to experience them when visiting the country.

Destinations: Israel, Middle East

Tags: culture, food and wine tours, Israel, Israel tours, Jerusalem, landscapes, markets, restaurants, Tal Tauber Gottesdiner, Tel Aviv, The Stem, vineyards, wine, wine tasting, wine tours, winery

March 5, 2021

Trulli in Puglia, Italy

Trulli–the distinctive limestone cottages of Alberobello in Puglia, Italy–create an enchanting scene of whitewashed walls and conical stone roofs.

Destinations: Europe, Italy

Tags: Alberobello, architecture, Italy tours, Puglia tours, traditional, UNESCO, UNESCO World Heritage Site, vernacular

March 1, 2021

Yosegi, a Traditional Craft in Hakone, Japan

Yosegi-zaiku is a form of traditional wood marquetry from Hakone, a mountainous region near Mount Fuji, Japan. Artisans of Leisure arranges unique experiences of traditional crafts throughout Japan.

Destinations: Asia, Japan

Tags: artisans, Asia, geta slippers, Hakone, Hakone tours, inlaid, insider Japan, Japan crafts tours, Japan tours, Japanese artisans, Japanese crafts, Japanese culture, Japanese servingware, mingei, traditions of Japan, trick boxes, wood, wood marquetry, woodwork, yosegi, yosegi boxes

February 23, 2021

Amazing Roman Ruins in Jerash, Jordan

Jerash is among the best-preserved ancient Roman cities in the Middle East and a cultural highlight of a private Jordan tour.

Destinations: Jordan, Middle East

Tags: Amman, Amman tours, ancient ruins, archaeology, Byzantine mosaics, day tours, history, Jerash, Jerash tours, Jordan tours, Middle East tours, Roman ruins, ruins

February 18, 2021

Dragsholm Slot, a Luxury Escape in the Danish Countryside

Dragsholm Slot, a luxury castle hotel in Denmark, is a beautiful Relais & Chateaux hotel and the perfect destination for relaxing in a rural setting.

Destinations: Denmark, Europe, Scandinavia

Tags: castle hotels, Copenhagen, Copenhagen tours, countryside, cuisine, Danish, Denmark tours, Dragsholm Slot, foodie, luxury hotels, Relais & Chateaux, Scandinavia, Scandinavia tours, seaside, Viking, wine

February 17, 2021

Visiting Rose Plantations in Ecuador

Ecuador is renowned for growing the world’s best roses. Artisans of Leisure arranges private tours of rose plantations and haciendas in the spectacular highlands of the Andes Mountains.

Destinations: Ecuador, South America

Tags: Andes mountains, Cayambe, Ecuador, flowers, luxury haciendas, Otavalo, Pichincha, Quito, rose plantation, roses

February 16, 2021

Waiheke Island: A Great Day Trip from Auckland, New Zealand

Waiheke Island, a celebrated food and wine destination in New Zealand, is a great day trip from Auckland. Artisans of Leisure arranges private New Zealand tours.

Destinations: New Zealand, South Pacific

Tags: Auckland, Auckland day tours, luxury New Zealand tours, nature, New Zealand culinary tours, New Zealand tours, New Zealand wine tours, vineyards, Waiheke Island, Waiheke Island tours, wine tours