South African Brandy: Fifty Shades of Gold
by Eugene Yiga
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If you think brandy is just a way to make Coca-Cola taste better, it’s time to think again. There’s a lot more to this fine spirit, as Eugene Yiga learned at a five-course dinner to launch South African celebrity chef Reuben Riffel’s new pairing menu at Abalone House and Spa.
So You Want to be a Travel Writer
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Becoming a travel writer is certainly a personal decision and, although there may be some common denominators, we each hope to satisfy something within ourselves that calls to us.
5 Questions for Marc d’Entremont
by FWT Magazine
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In this month's interview, we sit down with IFWTWA Board Member Marc d'Entremont, also a member of the American Culinary Federation, and ask him five questions about how he became a chef.
FWT Magazine Issue Two
by FWT Magazine
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In this issue you will visit Cologne; Salzburg – where we will will find out about the filming of The Sound of Music; be welcomed in Albania; enjoy the culinary delights of Italy, Spain and France; see Vienna, of course. We interview the Marketing Director of Costa Brava, Girona, Tourism and find out what makes Catalunya such a draw for tourists. Then we follow the route of Alexander the Great from Greek Macedonia (and check out the wine while we’re there) to Athens, through the islands of the Aegean Sea across to Turkey, then – still with Alexander – down into India. And, in our Gear Column we share the road warrior’s secret for staying connected abroad. I hope you enjoy this issue and send us letters!
Cologne’s Cathedral: You Really Can’t Miss It
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Sarah Johnson visits Cologne Cathedral in Germany, named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996, and finds an extraordinary example of gothic architecture.
Salzburg, Austria: Half a Century Later, Secrets from “The Sound of Music”
by Adam Bell
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Salzburg, Austria, a gorgeous baroque city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, is much more than the spectacular storybook scenery and architecture that made it an ideal setting for "The Sound of Music".
Albania: The Welcome Mat is Out
by Sandra Scott
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First impressions are important and my first impression of Albania was great. Until the 1990s Albania was a closed country. It was nearly impossible for people to visit or for Albanians to leave. Today it welcomes tourists.
Greece: Exploring Three Enchanting Islands
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Travel writer Susanna Star heads to Greece to explore three enchanting islands in the Aegean Sea - Paros, Ios, and Milos.
Salami and Strawberries in Hilly Nemi, Italy
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In Roman times, the wealthy escaped the politics and heat of Rome to relax in the village of Nemi, where sparkling water continues to pour freely from Lake Nemi and into the community fountain. Perhaps they visited in the very places where the men were now sitting, talking and sipping espresso and the children gobbled ice cream.
NEW Hotel: Hip Luxury in Ancient Athens
by John Lamkin
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Sidewalk cafes abound, so a stop for a cold cappuccino is mandatory. I'm beginning to feel Greek already. Life is slower here, even with the hustle and bustle of the city. Coffee is a one-hour affair with talk and companionship as important as the drink. Slow down and be Greek could be a fitting slogan.