Travel Articles: Culinary

July 2011 Trip to Peru: A fabulous Machu Picchu adventure and top shelf culinary tastebud explosion.

Michael and I both loved many aspects of the Manco Multisport tour but also love cuisine and cooking, so Kassi and Ashley helped us plan a custom tour including our favorite aspects of both the Manco Multisport and the Cuisine Tours that are offered. A fabulous itinerary was now planned - all we needed to do was make sure that we were in shape to …

A Mi Manera, a restaurant in Cusco, has given some great Peruvian recipes to Adventure Lifers during a cooking class we include in tours. Since it is always fun to explore the local foods of a place, we wanted to share some of these with our fellow travelers. We thought we would start off with the infamous Pisco Sour...

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I got the opportunity to spend a few days learning all there is to know about my favorite beverage - coffee! We traveled through different kinds of Colombian coffee farms and learned about the different processes and different kinds. We also hiked around and even got to learn how to make latte art! Everything is all good when coffee is involved!

This month at Adventure Life, we've had a special guest visiting our office. Pere Marti came from our Brazilian office to the Montana office to perfect his English skills and impart all of his knowledge to us as well. Included in this was a hands-on tuturial of how to make the perfect Caipirinha. The caipirinha is the national cocktail of …

Ancient ruins, charming people, delicious food, wildlife-rich jungles...Peru truly has something to offer any traveler! With so much to see and so many ways to see it, deciding on one of our Peru trip itineraries can prove challenging. Here are a few recommended ways of exploring the country based on specific personal interests and preferences.

Alfajores, crispy cookie sandwiches, are enjoyed throughout Latin America. Many regions have their own local spin on these delicate sugar cookies filled with a creamy, caramel-like goodness. But the end result is always the same. Delicioso! Slight variations of this recipe include coconut, crushed almonds, or they can be covered in chocolate.

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A widely popular South American dish and a Peruvian staple, ceviche is bursting with both flavor and history. This dish has been around for centuries; early recipes stem from the Inca Empire that preserved their fish in salt, fruit juice and chiles. There are hundreds of variations of ceviche recipes to try -- households throughout South America …

The Inca Trail offers a hardy hike. Therefore, your appetite is sure to be the same! The quality of food that you will enjoy along this trek is impressive given the fact that it is all transported by your porters. This article gives you an idea of what you can expect to eat along your journey, including a sample menu.

Roughly 3500 different varieties of potatoes grow in the Peruvian Andes. There is no limit to the number of dishes that these carb-rich spuds can provide, but Peru's layered dish, causa rellena, is one of my favorites. A staple in Peru for centuries, the word causa actually comes from the Quechuan word 'kausaq' which means gives life.

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Peru Food: Exploring the Delights of Peruvian Gastronomy

What better way to learn about a new place and its culture than by sharing a meal and savoring new flavors around a table? Exploring a place's culinary history unveils the deep connection between food and culture, as well as the countless stories passed down through generations. Peru, …

The Tango Festival took place August 14-31, 2009 in Buenos Aires. Couples from all over the globe attended and showed their talents on the dance floor. It was a grand display of color and movement to watch.

Argentina is widely known for its traditional cuisine and flavorful wines! Enjoy wine in the vineyards in Cayafate Valley and hike through the famous Humahuaca Gorge. The end of your trip includes an Andean cooking class where you'll learn the secret to a traditional Tamale. Each day offers plenty of opportunities to experiment with local dishes …

Following the guide through the various terrain we come upon amazing mountains and valleys with vibrant colors. The history of the area is intriguing as we discover the cultural legacy of the ancient Incas, Diaguita, and the Spanish conquistadors, set against the backdrop of the magnificent peaks of the Andes. We hike through deep gorges, and …

I spent two weeks in the Argentinean Northwest: Salta and Jujuy!!

Some Kallpa girls went to spend a day at San Antonio de Areco visiting 2 estancias: El Ombu and Cina Cina

An excursion in the snow, at El Calafate, Patagonia.

Get a taste of favorite dishes from various regions of the Atlantic coast, from the fresh seafood of New England to the cozy dishes and sweet treats of the deep South.

This trip was my first cruise and my first time in Europe! I took an 8-day cruise on the Harmony V with my mother in August and had a wonderful time! We sailed on rivers and went through locks and explored beautiful city centers in Spain, ate local dishes such as paella and sangria and encountered beautiful architecture and beautiful gelato in …

Franny and I were lucky enough to spend two weeks exploring Buenos Aires, Colonia, Uruguay, Ushuaia, Argentina and finally the crown jewel, Antarctica. We learned to make our own empanadas in Buenos Aires, drank mate in Colonia and hula hooped and kayaked our way through Antarctica. Our travels were full of delicious food, Argentinian wine, …

The Herron family travels from Montana to China to explore flavorful food and the historic Great Wall.

Experience the unique cuisine of Cambodia on your trip! Influences from China, India and France are strongly evident, along with borrowed methods and dishes from neighboring Thailand and Vietnam. This results in delicious food that can be enjoyed no other place in the world.