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Explore 27 Culinary travel stories from Adventure Life, featuring expert insights, destination highlights, and firsthand experiences from ancient and culturally rich sites. Whether you’re planning your next adventure in 2025 or 2026, these stories offer inspiration for exploring ruins, archaeological wonders, and hidden historical gems across the globe. Learn from the journeys of fellow travelers and discover meaningful ways to connect with the past through thoughtful travel. Let these Culinary stories guide your path into history.
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Peru Comfort Food: Causa Rellena

Causa Peru is a signature dish in Peruvian cuisine. This classic causa Peruvian food features layers of yellow potatoes, lime, and ají amarillo with fresh fillings. Using traditional causa rellena ingredients like chicken, tuna, or vegetables, it delivers a flavorful and colorful taste that defines what is causa.
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For a Sweet Treat: Peruvian Alfajores

Sweet and delicate, Peruvian cookies are a favorite treat across the country. The most popular is the Peruvian alfajores, a soft Peruvian cookie filled with creamy dulce de leche and dusted with powdered sugar. These alfajores Peruvian desserts are enjoyed at festivals, cafés, and family gatherings.
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Indian street sellers selling vegetables on the streets of The Pink City in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

The Ultimate Guide to Eating Your Way Through India

Experience the rich flavors of the food in India, from spicy curries to sweet treats. The dishes of India and foods in India offer endless variety, with popular food in India like biryani and dosa among the most loved. Savor the popular dishes in India on your India trip for an unforgettable taste of its culture.
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Explore the incredible temple complex at Sigiriya

The Best of Sri Lanka: Traditional Food and Culture You’ll Love

Sri Lanka is a land where culture and food intertwine. The island's rich cultural diversity is evident in its stunning Buddhist temples, colonial architecture, and the lively village life that thrives across the countryside. Tea and spice farms are as iconic as their beautiful beaches, and this variety is beautifully reflected in the local …
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Hindu pilgrims gather in Haridwar for the evening Ganga Aarti to worship the Ganges.

Exploring India: Unique and Memorable Experiences

India is a land of diversity and deep cultural richness, offering unforgettable experiences to every traveler. Whether it's the towering peaks of the Himalayas or the tranquil backwaters of Kerala, India's allure lies in its ability to cater to every kind of visitor. Here are some unique and memorable ways to explore this remarkable …
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Sunset Kayak Adventure | Isla Espiritu Santo

A Quick Escape to Baja

A week in the sun exploring the Arroyos and Islands of Baja Sur, Mexico! We set off for some sunshine, independent exploration in Todos Santos, and a phenomenal guided adventure with Todos Santo Eco Adventures to the incredible Isla Espiritu Santo!
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Fresh produce at a market

Peru Food Guide - Brief Guide to Peruvian Gastronomy

Peruvian cuisine is a reflection of the country's captivating history and cultural diversity. Its culinary origins can be traced back to the Inca Empire, where humble ingredients like potatoes, legumes, corn, and Andean cereals formed the foundation of the Inca diet.
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Relax and enjoy fresh seafood with waterfront dining

Favorite Foods to Try on the Atlantic Coast

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.
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Our ship anchored

The Glorious Spain and Portugal!

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 …
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The End of the World: Argentina & Antarctica

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, …
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The Herrons on the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall

The Herrons get a taste of China!

The Herron family travels from Montana to China to explore flavorful food and the historic Great Wall.
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Exploring a coffee farm in Colombia

Colombia Coffee

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!
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Gold rush characters wave to neighboring cruisers

Unexpected History

Ancestors of the Alaska Natives are believed to have migrated into the area thousands of years ago then never moved any farther south. Throughout the Arctic and northern areas, these people established varying indigenous cultures. Tlingit, Haida, and Inupiaq are just a few of the various indigenous groups of Alaska.
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Fresh seafood at a Cambodian market

Cambodian Cuisine

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.
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Variety of Vietnamese food offered by a vendor in Hoi An

Vietnamese Cuisine

Vietnamese cuisine varies from the north to south and everywhere in between based on foreign influences and regional crops. However, travelers will find the constant staple ingredients of rice, fish sauce, and a multitude of herbs & spices. Discover the different foods throughout this country and experience the local flavor of each region!
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Learning how to make my own Peruvian meal

Peru Cuisine Love!

Adventure Lifer, Monika, shares some of her tasty adventures in Peru. In this article, read advice about how to budget for eating both locally and in the fancy restaurants. Also, try the local flavors that Peru is known for. Also found in this article is a list of restaurants that Monika has suggested.
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Sullivan and Suzy take off for Argentina!

Argentina Here I Come!
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Share good food and conversation with your fellow travelers on the Inca Trail during your Peru trip

A Sample Menu from our Inca Trail Treks in Peru

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.
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Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu By Train

July 2011 Trip to Peru: A fabulous Machu Picchu adventure and top shelf culinary tastebud explosion.
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Artistic shot - notice the bee!

Manco Multisport + Peru Cuisine Tour

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 …
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The passion of Tango

Tango Festival & World Championship in Buenos Areas

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.
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Colorful grains and potatoes

Taste Of Argentina

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 …
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Petroglyphs

Northwest Trek in Argentina

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 …
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Welcome to Cafayate!!

Argentinean Northwest

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