Food for Thought with Gastronomic Nomad
For most travelers, it doesn’t take long to realize that food is a great ice-breaker. Sharing a meal can break down boundaries, and open lines of communication even where language is a challenge. Working with and eating local ingredients is window to learning more about a place’s culture and history. Through our Food for Thought series, […]
Food for Thought with EatingAsia
Wherever we go, our journey somehow involves food. It’s more than sustenance, a way to keep our bodies moving, it’s part of the joy we get through travel. As time goes on, we think more and more about what we’re eating and why. Not everything we consume is healthy, not by any means, but there […]
Food for Thought with The Wandering Gourmand
Food connects us to our past, to those places we consider “home,” and to new destinations we discover through travel. Food can break down barriers we sometimes encounter while traveling, including language! Sharing a meal is a wonderful way to make new friends. Through our Food for Thought series, we continue to learn about other travelers’ […]
Food for Thought with Spanish Sabores
No matter where you’re from, food and traditions revolving around it are an important part of identity. When we travel, experiencing local cuisine through sharing meals, dining out, or cooking with local ingredients helps us gain insight into local culture. Food is a great way to break down barriers, even when language is a challenge, […]
Food for Thought with Slightly Astray
Most travelers, whether we agree with the label or not, are foodies. We are explorers and experimenters, open to new experiences. Eating (and cooking) local cuisine, we gain insight into the places we visit. Whether it’s a national dish or a new-found local favorite, getting food tips from local residents is a great way to make […]
Food for Thought with Spilling the Beans
“Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are,” wrote Anthelme Brillat-Savarin back in the 1800s. This phrase lived on, uttered again by Chairman Kaga on Iron Chef. What were they getting at? Food and drink affect every person on the planet, but it’s more than just “you are what you eat.” The […]
Food for Thought with The Crowded Planet
Through a country or region’s foods, we make meaningful connections that we might never otherwise. Whether it’s learning a new recipe or sharing a meal with new friends, food memories are powerful. Culinary travel is becoming more and more popular, and with good reason. Food influences the way we experience the destinations we visit. Through our Food […]
Food for Thought with Odd Years Travel
Some say that “To truly experience a culture, you must taste it.” While it’s not the only way to get to know a destination and the folks who live there, food plays an undeniably integral part in our lives. We all have to eat, after all! Through a country or region’s foods, we also make […]
Food for Thought with A Cook Not Mad
Through our Food for Thought series, we hope to learn more about other travelers’ journeys, and the role food plays. A new installment is published each Friday for the duration of the series. We find that in our own travels, one quick (and delicious) way to immerse ourselves in another culture is through its cuisine. Seeking out local […]
For the Love of Beer: Visiting the Sam Adams Brewery
It’s hard to believe Sam Adams is only 30 years old! A visit to their brewery helps us learn they really live by their slogan- For The Love of Beer! Boston Beer Company was founded by sixth generation brewer Jim Koch in 1984. He started the company brewing beer in his own kitchen. Jim found […]