Venture into the beautiful Tuscan countryside and behind castle walls for an introduction into the art of making fresh pasta.  Under the watchful eye of a delightful Italian mama, Karine learns the simple keys to preparing this Italian favorite.

In 1756, Portugal's Douro Valley was established as the world's first protected wine-producing region, and is today a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Even though less than 20 percent of the land is farmable, there are 155 different grape varieties grown in Portugal.

Barcelona chef Oscar Manresa shares the city's most loved tapas with Karine and explains how this Spanish creation became an inseparable part of Spain's culture and social scene.