Food for Thought with Eat Rio
As travelers, we make meaningful connections through food that we might never otherwise. Food brings us together, and sharing a meal or learning how to cook a dish using local ingredients is a great way to break down barriers and make new friends. Taking a long walk, chowing down on street food along the way, visiting […]
Destination USA: Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store
http://beta.quiet.ly/list/share/ea23d-minnesota-s-largest-candy-store?width=800&height=600&showGradient=true&showMapView=true&showAuthor=false&showLogo=true&showListTitle=true&showListDescription=true&showTitles=true&showDescriptions=true&showWeblinks=true&makeClickable=true&sharePage=true&showIcons=true&embedTheme=dark&titleSize=18&titleType=quietly&descriptionSize=14&descriptionType=quietly&useOriginalImages=false&lastSlide=default&lastSlideMsg=&lastSlideUrl=http%3A%2F%2Ffacebook.com%2Fturtlestravel Driving south on MN 169, approaching the small town of Jordan, there are many yards of bright, yellow fencing. This leads to the must-see destination Jim’s Apple Farm, also known as Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store. A road-trip may be your best bet for finding the place, since they don’t have a website, or even a phone number online! […]
Food for Thought with Forking Tasty
Travelers have a special relationship with food by default. With a natural inquisitiveness and desire to learn about new people and places, most of us also really enjoy getting to know a new place through its cuisine. Whether it’s a national dish or a new-found local favorite, getting food tips from local residents, sharing a meal, […]
Destination USA: Minnesota State Fair
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Food for Thought with Migrationology
Most would agree that to truly experience a culture, you have to taste it. When we share a meal or learn how to cook a traditional dish using local ingredients, we open a window into the history and culture of a place. In this way we also make human connections that we might not otherwise. Through our Food for Thought series, […]
Food for Thought with Cultural Xplorer
Food is one of the ties that bind. Through a country or region’s foods, we make meaningful connections that we might never otherwise. Sharing a meal is a sure way to break down barriers quickly. Better yet, learning how to make a traditional dish, and working with local ingredients teaches us something important about the culture […]
Smile! Dental Work in Colombia
Why Dental Work in Colombia? Admittedly, we have been known to neglect preventive care due to the high cost of health care in the US. Though we’re both covered by health insurance now, there have been long stretches when one or both of us were uninsured. Even with our current coverage, dental care is not included. […]
Street Art: Cincinnati
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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, […]
Get Dirty Taking a Bath: El Totumo Mud Volcano
Cartagena was still filled with unexplored corners. We’d already spent longer than planned, but the streets lined with bright-hued houses, flower-clad balconies, small cafes and shops had hypnotized us. We roamed for hours, people watching, hunting for street art, taking in museums and historic sites and snacking, always snacking. Fresh fruit, fish for lunch by the […]