Food and Drink

How to order gelato in Italy

Gelato on display

Traveling to a new country is always exciting but it can also be daunting when you want to fit in and just enjoy the local culture and customs, part of which involves dining out! And there’s no greater dining out experience in Italy than visiting a gelateria (gelato shop) and ordering some gelato! This tasty

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Best food and wine tours in Rome

Gelato in a cone

Let’s be real, one of the best things about traveling to Italy is eating and drinking everything this country has to offer. As the birthplace of pizza and one of the top wine exporters around the world, you know you’re in for a treat when you travel to Italy, and especially when you travel to

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5 wines to drink in Spain

red wine at vineyard

One of my favorite things about traveling in Europe is getting to sample its signature drinks – especially when it comes to wine! Sparkling, white, rose, red – I love them all and love sampling new varietals while traveling.  To me, Spanish wine ranks high, right alongside French and Italian wines, and Spain produces about

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7 tea traditions from around the world

Cup of hot tea

Hot, cold, black, green, herbal or caffeinated, spiced or sweet, there are many ways to sip and savor tea as well as how to prepare it.  Many of us immediately think of China or Britain when it comes to countries known for its tea production and consumption, but there are many other travel destinations that

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What tropical cocktails to order at Sandals Resorts

Strawberry daiquiri at Sandals

One of the best things about going to an all-inclusive resort is being able to order whatever you want and trying new foods and drinks without worry. If you don’t like something, it’s okay to order something else or ask the bartender to surprise you after listing a few things you know you do like.

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Best foodie travel destinations in Europe

Bistro tables

Happy Thanksgiving! In the US, we’re sitting down with family and friends today to give thanks and gorge on turkey, stuffing, potatoes, green beans, rolls, and more gravy than we have at any other time of the year. Since the holiday of eating everything in sight is upon us, I thought it’d be fun to

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Top 5 wines to drink in France

white and red wine

Experiencing a country’s food and drinks is a must when traveling, especially when you’re traveling to a place that is renowned for its exquisite wine.  France is home to many incredible appellations that produce some of the world’s finest wine but that also means it’s overwhelming trying to decide what to imbibe and what to

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Best food and wine tours in Paris

Box of macarons

Ready to become a French gourmand? Treat your foodie side to an amazing food tour in Paris and discover the flavors and traditional dishes of France. It’s impossible to not want to stuff your face with crepes, baguettes, cheese, duck, escargot, and steak tartare while exploring Paris and sometimes it can be overwhelming having to

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Holiday treats around the globe

Christmas cookies

Planning on leaving cookies out for Santa? Or just want to try some new holiday treat recipes? Add some international flavors to your dessert plate with one of these traditional holiday treats from around the world! With recipes from Canada to New Zealand, these holiday sweets will have everyone going back for seconds. Take your