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our quick-read newsletter chock full of concise articles that are both informative and entertaining, with equal parts creative inspiration, travel news, tips and tricks, and recipes, as well as tour itineraries and special promotions. Included is our Travel Moment of Zen series, a quick, beautiful snapshot of the places we travel. 

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THE BELLA BUZZ
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KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON 
News from the frontline in Britain
NEW! The Che Bella Online Book Club and 2021 tour to London and the English Countryside
Sandy’s favorite books and movies in and about London and the Countryside
Yummy dishes with funny names from across the pond
 
FRANCE: OUR HEARTS ARE WITH YOU! 
News from the frontline in France
Sandy’s favorite books and movies in and about France
Le Pique Nique: The art of the perfect French picnic
 
SPAIN: OUR HEARTS ARE WITH YOU! 
News from the frontline in Spain
Sandy’s favorite books and movies in and about Spain
Sandy’s favorite tapas recipes
 
ITALY: OUR HEARTS ARE WITH YOU! 
News from the frontline in Italy
Sandy’s favorite books and movies in and about Italy
Sandy’s favorite Italian recipes
 
TRAVEL STOPS AMIDST THE CORONA VIRUS 
 
SMART TRAVELING 
Travel insurance, your flight cancellation rights
Passport control
European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) screening
Global Entry
An update on Brexit 
An introduction to my favorite Brit ... and "intern": Ruth Bailey. 
 
TENACITY: THE ART OF VENICE
Venice oozes history.It is the home of Titian, Veronese and Tintoretto, but to me, tenacity is the art of Venice. This past November, however, the Aqua Alta plunged more than 80 percent of the city under water.
Venice in the morning
The Water and the Light: 
Getting Lost
Venice at night
Let's start with learning
 
WHAT I LOVE ABOUT IRELAND AND SCOTLAND
I love the landscapes.
I love the people.
I love castles. 
I love Edinburgh. 
I love the cuisine. 
 
MINDFUL AND RESPONSIBLE TRAVELING
What exactly is UNESCO?
Mindful and Responsible Traveling
 
SPAIN, PORTUGAL & MARRAKECH
2019 kicks off with a busy tour season!
Spain
Portugal
Marrakech
The Camino de Santiago
Make it With Love: Gazpacho
 
BELLA ITALIA!
My Heart Belongs to Italy
My Favorite Things 
Stendhal Syndrome
Italian Shoes
Nonna's Neckbone Gravy
 
HOW TO VIEW ART AND MAKE IT FUN
How to Look at a Painting
How to Look at a Sculpture
My Favorite Masterpieces in Italy 
 
CROSSING THE RUBICON
Ancient Roman Sights on Che Bella Tours
   Italy
   France
   Spain
   England
 
EVOO
TRAVELING TO ITALY IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA!
TRAVEL TIPS & TRICKS: 
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
MAKE IT WITH LOVE: EVOO and Pesto
 
LA JOIE DE VIVRE EN FRANCE!
The Buzz Traveling in France
Worldview: French Bread
Make it With Love: Julia Child's French Baguette Recipe
 
IRELAND AND SCOTLAND 
The Buzz: Authentic Ireland and Scotland 2018
Worldview: It's a good time to travel to Ireland and Scotland
Tips and Tricks: Check your credit card: Travel Insurance
Make it With Love: Sticky Toffee Pudding
 
HOLIDAY ISSUE: WISHING YOU WONDERFUL ADVENTURES IN THE COMING YEAR
Sweet holiday recipes from the places we travel
A mix of international holiday music
 
CHE BELLA IS ON THE MOVE 
CAVU: "Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited"  
NEW ITINERARIES: Italy, France, Spain, Greece, Germany, Austria, The Majestic Parks of the United States 
TRAILBLAZER TOURS: Got a travel idea? Let's work together!

TRAVELING WITH CHE BELLA 
TRIP REPORTS FROM THIS YEAR'S TOURS AND CONCIERGE TRAVEL EXPERIENCES: Italy, England, France, Greece and Spain

TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY 
 
SANDY’S TRAVEL TIPS AND TRICKS
A few things I’ve learned along the way

THE CHE BELLA  BUCKET LIST 
Book Club Tour to England
Peru & Bolivia
Gastronomic Tour Through France
Bordeaux, Barging and Biking
The Great Canyons of the Southwest
 
OLD FAVORITES AND NEW FRONTIERS 
Greece
Spain
Ireland and Scotland
MAKE IT WITH LOVE: Spanakopita

 WANDERLUST AND WISDOM
WORLDVIEW: Wanderlust and Wisdom - AFS
TRAVEL TIPS & TRICKS: Extra Virgin Olive Oil
MAKE IT WITH LOVE: EVOO and Pesto
 
CONCIERGE TRAVEL SERVICES 
WORLDVIEW: Brexit and Traveling to Britain and Europe 
TRAVEL TIPS & TRICKS: Say “Yes!” to Rosé Wines
MAKE IT WITH LOVE: Le Pique Nique: The Art of the French Picnic
 
A CHE BELLA GUEST’S POINT OF VIEW
A NEW POINT OF VIEW Welcome Genie Bachert
WORLDVIEW: Color my world with Andalusia 
TRAVEL TIPS & TRICKS: Flight cancellation rights
MAKE IT WITH LOVE: About tapas. Recipe: Patatas Bravas
 
SMART TRAVEL
WORLDVIEW: Passport rules/Registering with the State Department
TRAVEL TIPS & TRICKS: How to take great travel photos
MAKE IT WITH LOVE: A feast for the eyes: Italian stuffed artichokes
 
THE COLORS OF SPAIN
ANDALUSIA SPAIN: COLORFUL, VIBRANT, ALIVE!
WORLDVIEW: 
The Secret Language of Fans
TRAVEL TIPS & TRICKS: Travel Insurance
MAKE IT WITH LOVE: Paella

THE TASTE OF ITALY
THE BUZZ: Speaking the language of your food
WORLDVIEW: Bologna
TRAVEL TIPS & TRICKS: Pasta
MAKE IT WITH LOVE: Tagliatelle al Ragu
 
TRAVEL WELL
THE BUZZ: The Bucket List: traveling with the ones you love
WORLDVIEW: Do we stay or do we go?
TRAVEL TIPS & TRICKS: The anatomy of a well-packed suitcase
MAKE IT WITH LOVE: Caribbean Rum Cake
 
WELCOME TO THE BELLA BUZZ
THE BUZZ: Wanderlust: Is it in the genes? 
WORLDVIEW: Anegada, British Virgin Islands
TRAVEL TIPS & TRICKS: Sun & sleep: How to manage jet lag
MAKE IT WITH LOVE: Osso Bucco, veal shank stew

TRAVEL MOMENT OF ZEN
 
Click and enjoy a 30-second moment of Travel Zen from the places we travel. Photos by Sandy Serio Gregory:
 
Faces in Country

Falconry in Scotland

Siena and Tuscany

Eating in Italy

Night Time Fun in Athens

Crete

Santorini – Cruisin’ the Caldera

Tiles of the Alhambra

Scotland

Ireland

Lake Powell

Peru

Yellowstone National Park

Cooking Lessons

The Grand Tetons

The Virgin Islands

Paris – Architecture I Love

Venetian Gondolas

New Zealand Fun!

Pasta!

The Greek Isles

Spanish Tapas
​
Tuscan Landscapes
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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  • Home
    • Sandy Gregory, Owner and Tour Director
  • WHERE WE GO
    • TOUR CALENDAR
    • Concierge Travel Services
    • BOOK CLUB TOURS >
      • London and the English Countryside
    • ITALY >
      • Italian Dreams: Venice, Florence, Tuscany, Orvieto, Rome and the Amalfi Coast
      • Milan, Lake Como, The Cinque Terre and Bologna
      • Lake Como, Milan and Veneto
      • Romantic Winter Getaway to Verona and Venice
      • Siena's Palio & Tuscany
      • The Amalfi Coast
      • Sicily
      • Culinary Tours to Bologna, Florence and the Tuscan Countryside
      • Art Journaling in Tuscany
      • Destination Weddings: Italy
    • FRANCE
    • SPAIN
    • PORTUGAL
    • ENGLAND >
      • LONDON, WINDSOR, THE COTSWOLDS, BLENHEIM AND OXFORD
    • IRELAND & SCOTLAND
    • MARRAKESH
    • GREECE
    • GERMANY & AUSTRIA >
      • THE BEST OF GERMANY & AUSTRIA
      • The Passion Play 2020
      • CHRISTMAS SEASON IN GERMANY & AUSTRIA
    • PERU, Galapagos Islands and the Rainforest
    • THE MAJESTIC PARKS OF THE WEST
  • WHERE WE'VE BEEN
    • Photo Gallery
    • Trip Reports
  • Contact Us
  • The Bella Buzz