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 The Red Headed Traveler
Food brings people together. When traveling, sharing a meal is often a great way to break the ice and get to know people. Even when language is a challenge, people really connect through food. In fact, some say that to truly experience a culture, you have to taste it. When we eat local foods, or better yet work […]
Travel Photo Roulette #83: Summer!
This summer’s start has been a hectic one! We’re currently on a six-month work contract that has us on a US Roadtrip, working at festivals and events across the country. Late spring saw us in the northeast, culminating with a Fourth of July celebration in Philadelphia. Next, we learned we were nominated among a great […]
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 […]
Thumb-Sized Berries at the NC Blackberry Festival
NC Blackberry Festival Fairs and festivals are always a great way to experience some local color. When said fairs and festivals involve food, we know immediately we’ll have an extra good time. This past weekend we spent the day at the North Carolina Blackberry Festival in Lenoir, NC. Main Street was converted into block upon […]
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 […]
A Rewarding First-Half
USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice It’s been an eventful 2014 so far! Big things have been happening here at TurtlesTravel, and we wanted to take a moment to share them with you, our loyal readers.Just yesterday, we found out we are among the nominees for top couples travel bloggers as chosen by USA Today 10Best Experts. From […]
Food for Thought with LandLopers
Food brings people together. Even when language is a challenge, sharing a meal breaks down barriers quickly. Some of our fondest travel memories involve meals we’ve shared or recipes we’ve brought home from a trip. Through our Food for Thought series, we hope to learn more about other travelers’ journeys, and the role food plays for them. A […]