Entries by Molly Crist

Order Wine & Olive Oil Direct from Tuscany

Ever since our first trip to Tuscany, we’ve enjoyed visiting Paulo and Samuela at their small winery, Altiero. It’s a family affair and quite special as they produce the “very best” wines and olive oils as Paulo is not shy to say. After much tasting… I’d say we agree! Drinking Altiero wines paired with Pecorino, […]

Italian government loosens entry requirements!

We are delighted that as of June 21, proof of vaccination is now sufficient to enter Italy. That means no more COVID-tested flights, no tests required to enter Italy, and no quarantines. Simply present your CDC vaccination card and you’re in! Good timing, since we have 3 wonderful tours to Italy with some availability this fall. […]

Statement on Coronavirus

To our dear community of travelers, We want to address the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 throughout the world at the time of writing on March 11. This has created an enormous amount of personal and economic stress for folks both at home and in some of our favorite travel destinations. As we try to navigate […]

View Fall 2019 Tour Itineraries!

We are excited to post three new itineraries hot off the presses! A Week in the Alps September 1—9, 2019 A new tour for Onward… three countries by train in beautiful, charming lands! Flavors of Tuscany October 12—19, 2019 An oldie but a goodie, we can’t let autumn pass without a tour to Tuscany. Stay […]

Viktorija’s Flourless Chocolate Cake

The holidays are upon us and that means lots of fabulous food and wine. Kat is spending Christmas in Prague and the New Year in Austria. Molly is headed to PA with hot smoked salmon, truffle studded Pecorino, and a sparkling Riesling in tow. A simple but decadent Flourless Chocolate Cake is a lovely recipe […]

Traveler Spotlight: Jan Spadaro & Cathy Phipps Sine

An interview with Onward Travelers Jan Spadaro and Cathy Phipps Sine by Onward Travel’s summer intern, Caitlin Sweeney, Cornell SHA ’19 I had the chance to talk with two spirited and enthusiastic travelers, Jan Spadaro and Cathy Phipps Sine. When considering who to feature for the first traveler spotlight, Molly and Kat decided upon the perfect […]

The Art of Traveling Alone

A guest blog post by Onward Travel’s summer intern, Caitlin Sweeney, Cornell SHA ’19 Traveling alone can be nerve-racking, unpredictable, uncomfortable and lonely. At first. Once you take the plunge the unpredictability becomes spontaneity. Nerve-wracking becomes exciting. Being uncomfortable becomes a welcome challenge. The loneliness becomes courage to branch out and make lasting friendships, or […]

This Fall, Experience The Good Life in Provence with a Sommelier!

Here at Onward Travel we love to partner with businesses and organizations that share our interests and passions. We grew up working at our family’s cooking school so we’re absolutely delighted to announce a culinary tour in partnership with The Chopping Block, a Chicago-based recreational cooking school. The Chopping Block offers lots of interesting programming at their two locations […]

Molly’s Memories of Ireland

Inspired by The Cooking Cottage’s dreamy trips to Ireland, I took a semester off from college in fall 2008 and traveled to Ballymaloe Cookery School in County Cork, Ireland. Once the shock of all the dishwashing I had to do wore off, I had a wonderful time living amidst the farm and gardens and other food enthusiasts. When […]