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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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Sunrise on the cliffs

A New Perspective on New Year Resolutions

The last year comes to a close, and 2014 brings with it an opportunity to make the next year even better! Many of us think of similar "resolutions" for each new year, but why not be creative in this promise? As fellow adventurers, we have some resolutions of our own that we constantly strive to keep. Maybe one of these could be yours for …
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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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Give Generously - Travel Gift Ideas

Your friends will be happy this holiday!

Apparently, we are not the only ones who are travel enthusiasts. According to the UN World Tourism Organization, international travel was 5% higher in the first eight months of 2013, with a record 747 million people leaving their borders to find adventure!

All of these world travelers will be needing …
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The central acropolis of the Maya ruin site Tikal

Guatemala Tours: Fun Facts About Tikal Ruins

Hidden within Guatemala's El Peten jungle is Tikal, the largest ruined city of the Maya Classic Period. The site encompasses at least 3,000 buildings including temples that loom above the forest.
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Argentina Tours: The Secret to a Good Mate

If you've been on an Argentina tour or Uruguay trip chances are you've passed the mate. Yerba mate is a hot drink made from a blend of herbs, much like a tea. It contains caffeine, herbs and proteins as well as hot water. But it is much more than a simple drink; sharing mate is a social experience. It is typically prepared by one, but shared by …
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Pinterest Contest: Pin a Favorite Recipe to Win!

There is no better way to learn about the local culture than by meeting local people in the markets and sampling the food. We love to taste our way through our travels -- and I know we're not alone. Enter our Pinterest recipe sweepstakes today to give us a little taste of your fantastic adventures. Here's how...

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A dance for all ages

Insider Tips: Milongas in Buenos Aires

Milongas, tango dance halls have classes for newbies. Milongas are frequented by milongueros, expert tango dancers looking for a partner. Wallflowers beware; chances are that you will be asked to tango!
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Barrels of Spain's world-famous sherry

Sangria and Tapas!

If you are a foodie, the Iberian Peninsula is an exceptional place to visit. Tapas, or small plates, paella, and amazing wine are available on every corner. I was kind of disappointed that the meals on board did not have a lot of local flavors and local seafood. For most of the culinary experiences we had, we went off the ship and had meals in the …
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View of Ushuaia from our horseback ride.

The End of the World: Ushuaia, Argentina

We tried to make the most of our limited time in Ushuaia. As soon as we arrived we have whisked away for a surprise adventure Franny had planned for us, an afternoon of horseback riding. I was truly delighted that we had the opportunity to ride horses, one of my favorite activities, at the end of the world. When our guide heard we were from …
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The Herrons with the farmer who discovered the Terracotta Warriors while digging a well in the 1970s

Lessons Learned Along the Way

So we packed a lot into our China travels over the course of six days, to Shanghai, Beijing, and Xi'an: Shanghai museum, cooking lesson, the French Concession, the Bund, bullet trains, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, Peking duck dinner, Terracotta Warriors, Xi'an city wall, historical Chinese theater, art museum, …
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Making dumplings in a cooking class in Shanghai

Adventures in Chinese Cuisine

Food is a central part of any culture, and eating together is one of the common relationship-building experiences in that culture. So while on our China adventure, we were excited to have different food experiences. It was important to us to experience Chinese food in an authentic way. Our only prior exposure to “Chinese food” was in …
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The Herrons on the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall

The Herrons go to China!

We are 3/4 of the Herron family, Brad, Terri, and Taylor (unfortunately the other 1/4 of the Herrons couldn’t make this trip). Brad is the dad and a sixth grade teacher in Missoula, one of his subjects being social studies with a focus on ancient history (including China!!). So Brad is our resident history geek. Taylor is the older son, a …
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Alejandra guiding in the Colombian forest

Exploring the Other Side of Colombia’s Coffee Region

Today we took a break from coffee to explore the natural and cultural side of the coffee region. We met up with Alvaro in the town of Filandia, where we jumped into the back of an old Willy’s Jeep and set off through town. The paved road quickly turned to a smaller rugged road and then truly a little jeep trail. We bounced along for about 10 …
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Abundant coffee plant in Colombia

Coffee Production From Flower to Raw Bean

Today we visited the Finca Santa Ana, a smaller scale locally owned coffee farm. The farm was owned by Jesus Martin and his family. We set off this morning with our guide Natalia, who worked for the farm. We went by bus to a nearby field and then set off on foot up the coffee-filled hillside. Natalia explained the coffee plant in great detail, …
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Marleni showing off her organic coffee plants

Organic Shade-Grown Colombian Coffee Farm

We spent the morning exploring the Finca Cafeteria “La Arboleda” today. We met the owner Marleni, our host of the day and she greeted us in her home with cookies and crackers before we set off. She took us for a hike through her farm, built on a steep hillside above her house. All her coffee was shade-grown, and she had plants that had …
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Bife de mi Corazon - An Ode to my Father

Robert likes his steak. Visiting Argentina was like bringing a kid to a candy store, or rather a man to the meat capital of the planet. After exploring Tierra del Fuego National Park, we found our way to the best restaurant in Ushuaia, Lomitos Martinica. We ordered bife de chorizo and steaks hot off of the grill, drank Malbec wine, and laughed …
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Costa Rica adventures

Buen Provecho!

As a self-proclaimed "foodie", I thought I would designate a post as a culinary tour of our trip. Jordan and I REALLY enjoyed the "comida tipica", or common dishes, in Costa Rica. When one thinks of rice and beans it probably seems a bit lackluster. However, when done WELL, they are delicious. There is also much to be said for …
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Beach time!

Life in a Corona Commercial

On our drive from Los Cabos to Todos Santos, we stopped along the highway at one of the few swimmable beaches on the Pacific side of Southern Baja, Playa Los Cerritos. We found a quaint hotel and restaurant property catering to surfers and families of surfers, to swim and enjoy a Baja lunch on the beach. As soon as I had my suit on I was running …
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The group eager, but a little scared to learn more about this infamous spirit

Meet the Tequila Family

Our group met early in the evening in the One & Only Palmilla's herb garden - a quite peaceful locale on the property. The herbs used in the hotel's restaurants are grown here. The aromas of basil, rosemary, mint and thyme waft around the enclosed gathering area with a private bar and lovely covered dining area. The table was set with …
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Our horse-drawn carriage

The Steak Blog

Another typical morning in Mendoza - out and off to a winery by 9AM! We drove 20 minutes to Lujan de Cuyo, where the Tapiz vineyard is located. This was an entirely different experience from the Familia Zuccardi winery, where Zuccardi reaches 1,000 employees during the harvest, Tapiz maxes out at only 60 workers. Our fabulous guide, Juan, made the …
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