2025 was a busy travel year for One Street Over, with small group tours, research trips, and family vacations that took us to France, Switzerland, Cuba, Ireland, and Italy! These were some of the highlights: medieval village Gevrey-Chambertin, in Burgundy a memorable boeuf Bourguignon in Chablis Colmar, in Alsace, decked out for the holidays snowy …
What happens when you gather a group of extraordinary women in the heart of Italy, and mix in art, wine, pasta, and laughter? You get one unforgettable week in Florence and Tuscany. Our latest women’s small group tour was just that—a perfect blend of sightseeing, cultural experiences, incredible food and wine, and time to relax …
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There’s something about Ireland that grabs hold of you the moment you arrive—the vivid palette of greens that blanket the landscape, the way every bend in the road reveals another postcard-worthy view, and the warmth of locals who make you feel more like a long-lost cousin than a traveler passing through. This August, we spent …
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We just returned from our first trip to Cuba, and if this beautiful island nation isn't on your travel radar it should be! The longstanding U.S. embargo means that technically Americans aren't allowed to visit strictly for tourism, but there are (perfectly legal!) exceptions to the rule. The government permits travel for one of 12 …
My partner and I spent a wonderful week in Portugal, previewing the route for our small group tour, meeting local guides, checking out activities, and eating our weight in Pasteis de nata. I can report that the food, wine, natural beauty, and hospitality were truly memorable! Among the highlights were a walking tour of Lisbon …
One Week, 7 Women–Pasta, Truffles and Wine! I've been home from the women's Florence & Tuscany Tour for a month now, but my mind frequently wanders back to that very special week. First, the six women who signed up for the tour were wonderful–curious, adventurous, interested in learning and interacting with local people–in short, exactly …
