Category: Destination Features

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December 6, 2024

By Chloe Dubisch

Top Four Reasons to Travel to Bordeaux!

Filed Under  Destination Features France

Bordeaux is well known for being the wine capital of the world, and with good reason. Bordeaux produces at least 400 million liters of - delicious - wine every year, and there are around 9,000 wineries populating the region. Wine aficionados from across the globe flock to Bordeaux every year to enjoy its many vintages. The majority of Bordeaux wine is red, featuring just a few varieties of sweet white… Read
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November 15, 2024

By Chloe Dubisch

Top 5 Foods to Eat in Malaga

Filed Under  Destination Features Spain

Spain has always been a paradise for the gastronomic enthusiast, and seafood lovers will know that Malaga is a can't-miss destination for the foodie in your life! This sunny city in Andalusia is home to a  number of unmatched culinary delights that will leave you wanting more. Malaga is famous for its seafood due to its proximity to the sea, and you can enjoy a variety of dishes unique to… Read
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September 13, 2024

By Chloe Dubisch

8 Reasons to Make Costa Rica your Next Culinary Destination

Filed Under  Destination Features

Costa Rica is a country well known for its ecological tourism, but we are pleased to inform you that it makes for a delightfully rich culinary destination as well! The country offers a veritable melting pot of gastronomic traditions and contemporary dining experiences. Fresh local produce and regional spices are inherent to the typical Costa Rican diet, and you will learn how classic ingredients have influenced modern cuisine.  Costa Rica… Read
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May 2, 2024

By Chloe Dubisch

Top Things to Eat in Liguria, Italy: 5 Traditional Dishes

Filed Under  Destination Features, Food History Italy

There are a great many excellent gastronomic outputs to indulge in during your visit to Liguria, and you will not be disappointed in the experience. The simple cuisine is made up of typical regional products and elevated by its rich, hearty ingredients. Liguria is an excellent culinary destination for anyone with dietary restrictions or preferences. Much of the cuisine is vegetarian, and there is a long tradition of using chickpea… Read
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February 9, 2024

By Peg Kern

What to See in Normandy France

Filed Under  Destination Features, Travel Tips France

We love all the regions where we offer cooking vacations, but some locations really stand out! Normandy is certainly one of those places, offering amazing regional cuisine, fantastic local food products, and interesting cultural and historical sites. Normandy is perhaps most well-known for its place in military history, but it is its culinary traditions that stand out to us. From its rugged coast that hugs the English channel to the small hamlets that… Read
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December 14, 2023

By Peg Kern

Visiting Rocamadour in the Lot Department of France

Filed Under  Destination Features, Travel Tips France

Today we are going to talk about one of France's most beloved and most stunning sites: Rocamadour. Located in the southwest of France, in the Lot départment of the Occitanie region, Rocamadour is a centuries-old religious pilgrimage stop, a UNESCO world heritage site, and a remarkable example of medieval building. What Is Rocamadour? Rocamadour is a tiny village in southwest France, built over the Alzou River gorge. Although Rocamador has… Read
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