Easter Traditions
Filed Under Destination Features, Special Occasions Greece, Italy
Gearing up toward Easter we thought we'd revisit some of our favorite Easter traditions and foods. it seems that there are as many traditions surrounding the holiday as there are towns in the world - and even within a single town each family will have its own customs! The Greeks certainly know how to do Easter. It is one of their major celebrations of the year. It is called "Pascha"… Read
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Christmas Muffins from Chef Katerina in Greece
Filed Under Recipes, Special Occasions Greece
We love our Greek cooking vacations, and think anything Greek is sure to please. And when it comes to the Christmas holiday in Greece, there are traditions galore -- and many of them surround food! Many of them too relate to keeping bad spirits -- known as "kallikantzaroi' - away. These kallikantzaroi, as the stories go, get in through the chimney and make trouble by doing things like putting out… Read
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Ancient Sites to Visit Around the World
Filed Under Destination Features, Travel Tips Croatia, Greece, Peru, Turkey, Vietnam & Cambodia
One of the most awe-inspiring things to see when traveling the globe on a culinary tour are ancient sites that have stood the test of time (in some way or another). They're also sites that you truly can't see anywhere else in the world. While our cooking vacations are very much focused on food and cooking, naturally, we also love the draw of stepping into the past and experiencing these… Read
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All About Olive Oil
Filed Under Food History, Kitchen Tips, Travel Videos France, Greece, Italy, Spain
This week we'll be talking about some of our special themed itineraries such as olive harvest week! Our most popular destinations are in the Mediterranean basin, where olive oil reigns supreme. In fact, some scientists actually classify the Mediterranean region according to the preponderance of olive trees! (So where there are no olive trees you are no longer properly in the Mediterranean region). I don't know how scientific we want… Read
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Trips for the Advanced Cook
Filed Under Destination Features, Travel Tips France, Greece, Italy
Are you spending time with family and friends for the Fourth of July? While barbecuing over the grill, and enjoying all the festive desserts at the backyard potluck, don't forget to talk about planning your next vacation together! One of the reasons we offer so many different cooking vacations is that we can help you pick the perfect trip that fits what you want to see, to, do, and of… Read
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A Special Greek Orthodox Easter Cooking Vacation
Filed Under Destination Features, Special Occasions Greece
Update from TIK: We have a special Greek Easter vacation package also offered in 2019! See our Zakynthos Island Adventure for details! In 2016, Greek Orthodox Easter falls much later than the the Western church's Easter - over a full month away! The holiday is an important one for both religious affiliations, and the difference in dates is due to the use of different calendars. There are some traditions that… Read
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