The longer we travel, the more meaningful food becomes as part of our journey. Sharing a meal has been the foundation for numerous new friendships. People tend to be proud of their local dishes, and, lucky for travelers, excited to…
For many of us, food is a big part of our travels. We’re tempted by new flavors and colors. Once we’ve left, food memories become powerful triggers, bringing us careening back to places we’ve visited. In our case, we love to…
Some think of eating as just a means to survive, while others think of food as one of the great pleasures in life. We are fortunate, and the latter is the school we subscribe to. Regardless of how you view it,…
Our Year of Memorable Meals 2014 If an urgent need to buy new, bigger pants wasn’t enough of a clue, sorting through photos from the year was another clear indication that we have once more eaten very well in 2014. It was…
Through the now 37 weeks of the Food for Thought interview series, we have really enjoyed getting to know fellow travelers better through their perspectives on food. For those who have been following along, we hope you’ve been having as much fun…
Whether you view it as fuel or see it as pleasure, food is part of all of our lives. We believe you should eat like you mean it. If there is something on the menu you’ve never tried, get it.…
The Food for Thought interview series explores the relationship between food, travel and culture. Most would agree that one great way to open the door to getting to know a new place is through its food. Walking around a new destination and…
Many believe that to truly immerse yourself in another culture, you have to explore its cuisine. From exploring local markets and cooking with local ingredients to taking a cooking class or, better yet, having a meal with a local family,…
What we eat and where we get our food from influences us no matter where we are. While we all need food to survive, there’s much more to it than that. Traditional dishes are undeniably tied to a place’s history and…
The Food for Thought series explores the complex relationship between food and culture. Traditions, language and environment are all factors that influence the dishes that come to define a place. As we travel, food can open doors. Sharing a meal leads to…