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Savoring
the Flavors of Europe by Rick
Steves
Rick Steves and his family set out on a quest to
enjoy some of the finest culinary treats Europe
has to offer as part of the varied cultural traditions.
They learn about the art of eating and food preparation
from the local chefs who share their secrets.
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Eat
Where the Locals Eat by Tim Leffel
How do you enjoy some of the best food when traveling? Ask or observe the locals and you will find inexpensive
and authentic food.
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How
to Eat Well on a Budget in Europe by Kelby Hartson Carr
Some
of the many delicious options for dining well on a
budget when traveling in Europe, where great
affordable local food is available everywhere.
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The
Ultimate Guide to Authentic Eating in Mexico by
Ted Campbell
The author has literally eaten his way across Mexico,
and describes many of the wide variety of delicious
national and regional dishes to be enjoyed, including
where to find the most authentic food.
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Cooking
Vacations in France by Kelby Hartson Carr
The many options for cooking
vacations in France, a country where food has long been
elevated to a fine art, and where you may satisfy your culinary
desires in many different ways.
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Cooking School Vacation Lessons in Italy: Mamma Knows Best by Amy E. Roberston
A review of some of the top cooking schools across regions in Italy to enjoy a vacation, where food is prepared with love in classes, markets are explored, and local accommodations are often available.
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Pasta
Making in Northern Italy: A Journey to Learn
a Traditional Culinary Art by
Jeff Titelius
A journey to Northern Italy is highlighted by two
unique experiences where the author learns how
to make two different types of pasta by hand, in
the traditional manner, at two different cooking
schools.
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Cooking School Vacation in India: Saying Namaste in Udaipur by Katherine Sazdanoff
“Come, come in, and sit down,” she said with
a kind, shy smile. “My name is Shashi and I
will be your teacher. I hope you’re ready to
learn and eat.”
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Slow
Food vs. Fast Life in Italy and Beyond an Interview of the Founder of Slow Food Italy
Clay Hubbs, founding editor and publisher of Transitions Abroad, traveled to Italy to discuss
the links the Slow Food movement is actively highlighting
between ethics and pleasure, ecology and gastronomy.
He interviewed the founder, Carlo Petrini.
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10 Creative Alternatives for Solo Travelers to Wine and Dine in Paris by Lies
Ouwerkerk
Imaginative and off-the-beaten-path experiences for foodies in a city with a very rich and varied culinary tradition.
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Eating and Drinking with Lisbon’s Most Passionate Gourmets
by Senior Contributing Editor Lies
Ouwerkerk
Eating and drinking tours and cooking school vacations with foodies in a food capital of Portugal.
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Culinary
Treats in Istanbul: Food by Foot
by
Lies Ouwerkerk
A culinary tour of the many and varied street foods
in Istanbul turns into a feast without end among
very hospitable locals.
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Savoring Bordeaux: A Tour for Cycling and Wine Tasting
A wine tour by Michael Kerwin takes you through Bordeaux and
offers tips for drinking great wine while cycling through
the countryside.
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Learning About Burgundy Wines on a Tour
A wine tour by Michael Kerwin guides you through the beautiful region of Burgundy where some of the finest wines in France can be enjoyed.
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Cooking
Schools in Vietnam: A Feast
for All the Senses!
by Katherine Sazdanoff
Learn to make some of the specialties of Vietnamese
cuisine on beautiful islands off-the-beaten-path
at cooking schools. Enjoy a unique treat for savvy
independent travelers, illustrated and recounted
by Katherine Sazdanoff.
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Feasting in Mumbai: A Vegetarian's Paradise by Lies Ouwerkerk
An exploration of the myriad foods and tastes in Mumbai, one of many culinary capitals in India.
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Food
Adventure Tour in Sri Lanka by Lies Ouwerkerk
A culinary travel tour of Sri Lanka enjoying delicious foods found at the markets, grown in plantations, and enjoyed in the homes of the hospitable local people.
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Eating
Like a Local in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Culinary
Walking Tours and Home Cooking Classes by
Lies Ouwerkerk
In order to eat like a local, Lies Ouwerkerk takes
culinary walking tours and home cooking classes
while reporting her experience for Transitions
Abroad.
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A Guide to Street Food in Thailand by
Janice Goveas
Street cart food in Thailand is wide and varied in style and taste, but is sensational, inexpensive, and makes for a great casual culinary experience.
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Dining
on Mountain Tops in Switzerland by
Chelsea Frischknecht
Great meals on the mountain tops of Switzerland,
including a spectacular restaurant which once served
as a set for a James Bond film. Also, a recipe
for the rightfully famous Swiss fondue which highlights
the incredible cheeses from a beautiful country.
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Cooking
Schools in Tuscany: Hands-On Lessons in La Cucina
Tradizionale by Senior Editor Joanna Hubbs
Drs. Clay and Joanna Hubbs visit a sampling of the many excellent cooking schools scattered across Tuscany where they immerse themselves in the local culture while learning how to prepare traditional dishes. They also discuss the influence of the Slow Food movement as it preserves ancient culinary traditions in contemporary Italian cuisine.
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Slow
Food in Tuscany by Senior Editor Joanna Hubbs
A visit to some of the finest examples of Slow
Food restaurants in Tuscany where traditional culinary joys are to be enjoyed.
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The
Secrets of Traditional Italian Cooking by
Linda Lappin
Learning how to cook and appreciate food at a cooking
school in the medieval village of Tolfa, Italy.
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Olive
Picking and Traditional Cooking School in Hidden
Andalucía in Southern Spain by Martin Li
In Southern Spain, the magical region of Andalucia
offers options such as working on the olive harvest,
learning to taste and distinguish the olive oils,
while enjoying traditional dishes and a cooking school.
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A
Culinary Tour of Berlin’s Most Vibrant and
Diverse Neighborhoods by Lies
Ouwerkerk
A tour of the many and varied foods in
eclectic and hip Berlin on foot and by bike turns
into a feast without end.
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Culinary
Traditions in Cyprus by
Lies Ouwerkerk
Beautiful Cyprus has a rich history and culinary tradition, influenced by Greece and other cultures, but with its own unique take.
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A Traditional Turkish Cooking School in Istanbul:
Cookistan Expesses a Chef's Passion by
Sarah Eyd
A class at a cooking school in Istanbul where the author describes how the owner teaches students to gather food at local markets and prepare dishes in a Turkish traditional manner
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Edible
Culture: Ten Creole Specialties to Try in
Martinique by Darrin Duford
A eclectic culinary voyage into the culture of
food in Martinique, with its many influences and
sophisticated dishes.
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A
Feast for the Food Conscious: Critical Studies
on Food in Italy by Maryam
Henein
A report about an educational and pleasurable experience
studying end enjoying food in Italy over the summer.
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Making
Madrid Markets Modern
The many markets of Madrid have recently undergone
renovations, which has changed not only the architectural
aesthetics but also resulted in a wider variety
of available tasty options for serious foodies
and tourists alike.
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Pintxo
Bars — Spain’s Social Network: Slow Snacking
with Local Flavors by Nicholas
Irving
A guide to a unique aspect of culture in Spain
centered around the Pintxo bar, where snacks akin
to tapas are slowly enjoyed while socializing.
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A Guide to Third Wave Coffee Culture in Paris by Lucas Peters
Third Wave coffee culture at cafes in Paris has brought great brews and places for digital nomads to congregate.
Here are some of the best cafes, as the quality of coffee continues to improve far beyond days past in the City of Light.
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12 Guidelines for Eating Well in Paris
In Paris there are many ways and places to eat extremely well, from your own picnics to expensive once-in-a-lifetime restaurants. Here are tips to make the most of your visit to a city that celebrates great food, traditional and more contemporary.
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Culinary
Tourism: Exploring Local Culture through
Food in Maui and Around the World
Author Zahara Heckscher, uses the vivid example
her trip to Maui, Hawai’i in order to describe
various forms of culinary tourism which are gaining
momentum as a form of travel — called everything
from slow food to local food to sustainable agriculture
to eato-tourism, the phenomenon is linked to ecotourism
and involves enjoying the tastes of local traditional
food.
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Culinary
Tours in Prague: Exploring Czech Food on
Foot and on a Budget by Lisette
Allen
A culinary tour exploring the many places to eat
and drink in Prague, which offers a suprising variety
of good tastes apart from the renowned beer.
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Hospitable Tunisia and its Tantalizing Cuisine: "A Moveable Feast" For the Budget Traveler by
Lies Ouwerkerk
Tunisia has so much to offer the budget traveler who loves great food, rich culture, varied landscapes, sophisticated architecture, and hospitable people.
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Enjoying Culinary Treats on the Trail to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
A unique culinary tour along the fabled spiritual
trail — where the quality of the food and wine is wonderfully nourishing as well.
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A
Culinary Tour of Rioja
A visit to an
enchanted region of Spain famous for its fine wine and surprisingly good food.
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A
Taste of Bali by Lies Ouwerkerk
Cooking schools in the kitchens of Bali with
Ubud Chefs.
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9
Ways Slow Food and Slow Travel Enhance Experiences
Abroad by Jonathon Engels
Why slow food and slow travel are perfect partners
in the growing movement to return to more authentic
and respectful ways of living and traveling — and
eating really well in the process..
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Beyond
Venice: Soaking Up the Wine, Cooking, and Culture
of the Friuli
Clay and Joanna Hubbs describe their culinary
adventures relatively untouristed home of the great San
Daniele prosciutto and some great wines in Friuli-Venezia
region.
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Culinary
Travel in the Langhe
Joanna Hubbs takes you on a leisurely and delectable
culinary tour in the beautiful Langhe region of northern
Italy, and describes the local restaurants and great wines
which make the trip worthwhile without blowing your budget.
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Undiscovered
Tuscany: Culinary Travel Adventures While Exploring
the Etruscan Coast
Ilaria Miele, a native of Italy, provides inside culinary
travel tips for enjoying the relatively untouristed Etruscan
coast. She also suggests staying in a local agriturismo
to gain the full feel for the region.
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Eating
Well in Madrid
Beebe Bahrami provides a guide to the culinary diversity
in Madrid and offers advice concerning when, how, and where
to find great meals or tapas.
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Eating
Well in Lisbon
Beebe Bahrami offers tips on culinary travel in Lisbon while
respecting the customs and enjoying the rich cultural life — including
the famous fado.
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Slow
Food and Country Dining in Emiglia-Romagna, Italy
Eamee C. Lanning describes her experience enjoying Slow
Food and country dining feasts outside of Bologna and Ferrara.
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Budget
Dining in Europe
Kelby Hartson Carr describes some of the many options
for dining well on a budget when traveling in Europe, where
great cheap local food is available everywhere.
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Traditional
Food in France on a Budget
Kelby Hartson Carr offers tips for enjoying traditional food in
France. She explains how it is still possible to enjoy culinary
travel on a budget, and how to do so at a cheap lodging.
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Top Traditional Food Regions in France
Kelby Hartson Carr describes some memorable traditional culinary
options in several regions of France, where great
food and conviviality are one.
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Touring
the Food and Wine Regions of Southern France from
Montpellier
Beebe Baharmi offers tips and describes the food and wines,
while offering itineraries to explore Montpellier and its
rich surroundings.
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The
Best Guides to Learning a Culture Through Its Cuisine
Kathy Widing offers a list of guidebooks for those seeking
culinary immersion as a way of understanding a culture.
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Culinary
Adventures Abroad: When a Meal Stares Back at You
Friedel Rother on dealing with the many exotic culinary
adventures she has experienced overseas, and how respect
for hospitality has opened her up to eating and enjoying
a greater variety of foods as a result.
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Exploring
the Diversity of Provence: The Foods, Wines, Markets,
and Cultural Life of Avignon
Beebe Bahrami explores the culinary and cultural diversity
of Provence from one of its richest historical centers in
Avignon, France.
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A Memorable Culinary Experience in Barcelona
Enjoying a great cooking school and markets
in Barcelona, a culturally and
historically rich city.
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The
Markets of Northwestern Spain: Enjoy a Time-Honored
Slow Food Tradition
Beebe Bahrami has explored the land, food, and cultural
life of northwestern Spain for years. She describes her
culinary immersion in the wonderful markets and food of
the region, where Slow Food is a way of life.
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Slow
Food in Barcelona: A Walk Through the Markets and
a Taste of Catalan Cuisine
Anna Maria Espsäter describes the great food markets
in Barcelona where all the fundamental ingredients and tastes
of Catalan cuisine can be found.
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Wine
Tasting in Moravia, Czech Republic
Pearl Harris describes the many wine tasting options in
Moravia, the rich and abundant wine region in the Czech
Republic.
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Port
Wines of the Douro Valley in Portugal
Lucia Byttebier on the origins of some of the finest Port
wine in Portugal. She describes the land, types, production,
and major labels of the Doura Valley.
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Portuguese
Wines Beyond Port
Beebe Bahrami describes many other very fine Portuguese
wines beyond the famous Port.
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The
Cerveza Report: A Complete Rundown on Mexican Beer
Tim Leffel provides a complete rundown on the types and
quality of the different Mexican beer brands which can be
found in Mexico.
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Travel
to Drink Beer in Europe
Holly Harper takes us on a tour through countries in Europe
where some of the finest beer and ale is made, including
Germany, Brussels, the Czech Republic, Ireland, and England.
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Wandering
Off the Whisky Trail: Travel to Drink Beer in Scotland
Ben Keene travels off-the-beaten-track to find some very
fine beer produced in the many breweries and microbreweries
in Scotland.
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Cycling
and Learning About Wines in New Zealand
Michael Kerwin takes you on a trip through two areas of
New Zealand and offers tips for learning to find great wine
while cycling and enjoying the countryside.
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Eating
Well in Montreal
Ben Keene offers a culinary overview of the many forms of
ethnic food and local fare with a dash of French flare in
a city where people love to eat — both in terms of quantity
and quality.
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Food
Markets in Rabat, Morocco
Beebe Baharmi describes a journey through the medinas in
Rabat, Morocco and describes the culinary delights she discovers.
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Culinary Deals
and Delights in Paris
Phyliss Cohen provides a set of guidelines and suggested
guidebooks to help insure that you enjoy an authentic culinary
experience while in Paris without unnecessarily spending
too many Euros.
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A
Taste of Tuscany: How a Language School in Florence
Teaches Culture through Cuisine
Nicole Rosenleaf Ritter describes her culinary experience
at a school located in a Palazzo in Florence which included
Language Learning, wine tasting, and other cultural activities.
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Tuscan
Women Cook
Anne Woodyard on her experience learning culinary skills
from the best Tuscan chefs at a renowned and authentic cooking
school deep in the heart in Tuscany.
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The
Weekly Markets of Berlin
Beebe Bahrami explores a variety of food and flea markets
in Berlin.
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Berlin's
Diverse Restaurants
Bebe Bahrami describes the incredible diversity of food
in the restaurants of Berlin, where seemingly every ethnicity
is represented.
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Food
in Finland: The Quiet Culinary Revolution
Anna Maria Espsäter describes the food traditions and
culinary trends in Finland which make Finnish cuisine a
largely undiscovered pleasure.
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Food
from Turkey
Joan Peterson describes culinary delights in Turkey while
discussing how a country's cuisine reflects the essence
of its culture.
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Cycling
and Learning About Wines in New Zealand
Michael Kerwin takes you on a trip through two areas of
New Zealand and offers tips for learning to find great wine
while cycling and enjoying the countryside.
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Slow
Food in Korea: An Introduction to Korean Cuisine
Anna Maria Espsäter gudes us on a journey through the
traditional cooking inside Korea, and she provides recipes,
a restaurant selection, and web resources.
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How
to Experience Traditional Costa Rican Cuisine at the
Soda
Kailash Maharaj and Shivana Maharaj describe the experience
of eating at the soda of Costa Rica while providing
tips for ordering food, traditional recipes, and resources
to help you best enjoy the tastes, warmth, and hospitality
of a Costa Rican culinary vacation.
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Hunting
for Shadon Beni in Tobago: A Fusion of Indian and
Caribbean Flavors
Meena Razvi describes the unique cuisine combining Indian
and Caribbean flavors which she enjoyed in her travels through
Tobago, even as she searched for one of its elusive ingredients.
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Eight
Fantastic Experiences for Foodies in Guatemala by
Jonathon Engels
"Like many independent travelers, I harbor
a loosely rooted fantasy of one day disappearing
from the grid and settling somewhere at the end
of a dirt track in the jungle. I will carve out
an acre or two to fill with fruit trees and grow
an organic garden, learning by textbook and pirated
internet signal. I will build thatch huts, make
my own wine, and harvest a cornucopia of food year-round."
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