A Visit to Savigno, the City of Truffles
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Culinary tourists have fallen in love with the bounty of Emilia Romagna, the region in northern Italy that is home to the holy trinity of prosciutto ham from Parma, traditional balsamic vinegar from Modena, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Less well known, however, is that the region is also a truffle-lover’s paradise, especially in autumn when white truffles are abundant. Amerigo 1934, a small trattoria known for its truffle-centric menus in the tiny hill town of Savigno, may be one of the best places to enjoy this earthy delicacy.
Time Travel in Switzerland’s Müstair Valley
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Travel writer Anita Breland travels to the Müstair Valley in Switzerland to tour a UNESCO World Heritage site and discover a year-round nature destination.
The Guy Behind Costa Brava’s Tourism Success
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"This is not just a forest. I want things to happen there, " says Jaume Marin, Marketing Director of Costa Brava Girona Tourism.
What’s Cooking in Burgundy
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We’re supposed to be making a sunflower-shaped pastry but mine is looking rather sad. I’ve got far too many petals, they’re facing the wrong way, and despite loads of encouragement and remedial action from our ever-patient host, my pastry is never going to look like a Van Gogh masterpiece.
An Insightful Tour of Umbria and Tuscany
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.... the ambience and beauty of these small villages that date back to Etruscan and Roman times.
Wines, Wiener Schnitzel and the Viennese Heurigen
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Travel writer Melanie Votaw sips Viennese wines and samples traditional Austrian dishes, just as the Viennese have done over the centuries.
WiFi And Staying Connected Abroad
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Travel writer Trisha Miller eliminates the stress of getting online while traveling overseas with GlocalMe - a mobile hotspot that works in 100+ countries.
My Hometown: St. Augustine, Florida
by Debi Lander
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Travel writer Debi Lander reflects on her hometown of St. Augustine, Florida, a town that recently celebrated 450 years since its founding by Spaniard Pedro Menendez.
India with Intention: Engaging to Embrace Ancient New Notions
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Take your heart to India, not just your sightseeing eyes. Expect your ears to inform you of wondrous new notions.
My Contender for Europe’s Top Secret Destination is (shhhh) Vitoria-Gasteiz!
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Travel writer Janice Nieder selects Vitoria-Gasteiz in Basque Country as Europe's top destination, outlining where to stay and what to see, eat and do.