Must Try Greek Food

There is much more to Greek food than Greek salad. On the streets of Athens, souvlaki is a popular fast food of skewered pork with tzatziki, lettuce, and tomato in a pita. In Crete, locally grown snails sautéed in olive oil and garlic are a popular entrée. Don’t forget the holy trinity of Greek spirits: […]

7 Very Special Specialty Cruises

Do you have a hobby that you adore or an interest in something that keeps you excited? Well, why not experience it in a different way by taking it to the sea or river. This week we are highlighting some specialty/themed cruises that may just pique your interest. These cruise lines have taken care to […]

What is Culinary Tourism?

In 2001, the president of the International Culinary Tourism Association, Erik Wolf presented a white paper about culinary tourism. That paper was then made into a book, which marked the beginning of the emergent growth of culinary tourism. From visiting famous locations to experiencing different cultures, people have a variety of reasons for traveling around […]

Must Try Food in Poland

When abroad, there are the iconic sights to see, events you may have traveled the globe to attend, and of course, food to try. The problem comes with picking out the best foods! You don’t want to play hit or miss when time is short, so check out some of the best foods to try […]

Beautiful Belgium: 7 Cities You Need to Visit

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The land of beer, waffles, and chocolate has so much to offer, and we’re not just talking about the food! While small in size, it packs a punch when it comes to its culture-rich cities, from the capital of Brussels to riverside Dinant. Brush up on your Dutch, German and French and dive into beautiful, […]

Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House

We stopped for lunch at the infamous Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House before heading to the Jack Daniel Distillery tour. And what a lunch it was! Rooms in the boarding house have been converted into dining rooms, each holding a long table seating 8-14 guests. This is done purposely, allowing for interaction with those you’re […]

Visiting the Jack Daniel Distilley

No visit to Tennessee is complete unless you stop in Lynchburg and take a tour of the Jack Daniel Distillery – even if you don’t drink whiskey! This free, hour long tour gives you an up close and personal look into the history of this dry county’s thriving distillery. (What is a dry county?  It’s […]

Coffeehouse Mystery Holiday Recipe

Looking for a holiday themed book to take with you on your holiday travels? I recommend Holiday Grind, first holiday themed book from the Coffeehouse Mystery series by Cleo Coyle. After a holiday event at the Village Blend coffeehouse, Manager Clare Cosi goes looking for her customer and friend who never showed up.  Alfred Glockner, […]

Holiday Cookies Great for Traveling

Looking for a holiday themed book to take with you on your holiday travels? I recommend Holiday Grind, first holiday themed book from the Coffeehouse Mystery series by Cleo Coyle. After a holiday event at the Village Blend coffeehouse, Manager Clare Cosi goes looking for her customer and friend who never showed up.  Alfred Glockner, […]