I have often followed the roads of tea during my stays in Japan. My first visit was in Shizuoka, Japan’s main tea production and transformation …
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Wine & Cupcakes: A Decadent Pairing At Robibero Family Winery In New York’s Countryside
“We’ll begin with a tasting of the 2011 Arctic Wine paired with a “Cloud Nine” cupcake,” explains Ryan Selby, the assistant winemaker at Robibero Family …
Exploring Ohio’s Epicurious Side Through Organic Beer Pairing
“Our beers have a specific niche as food beers,” explains Matthew Barbee, the owner and brewmaster at Ohio’s Rockmill Brewery. “I think of them as …
Chocolate & Wine: A Perfect Pairing In South Australia’s Adelaide Hills
“You’ll be able to tantalize your tastebuds,” explains Bethany, our tasting guide. “The fine chocolates and local wines will interact to enhance the tasting experience.” …
Sustainable Barossa Valley: Homemade Jam, Organic Walnuts And 100% Barossa Vermentino
The Barossa Valley is home to the world’s oldest Shiraz vines, and wineries like Yalumba, Australia’s largest and oldest family-owned winery, and the iconic Seppeltsfield …
Discovering The Meaning Of Buddhism In Thailand
Image via shirleybmz Sweat trickles down my neck and runs down the small of my back as I desperately try to shake my loose t-shirt …
Breaking Language Barriers: A Date Without Words In Paraty, Brazil
I could hear the music blasting from my hostel dorm, addictive rhythms and beats beckoning me out onto the beach. While I hated going to …
14 Lessons Learned From Visiting Different Cultures And Countries
No matter where I travel to, from rural villages in Thailand to picturesque mountain-towns in Switzerland to laid-back islands like Aruba, I always seem to …
Day Trip From Quito: Masapan, Panama Hats And The Otavalo Market
After spending a day exploring the historic center of Quito, Ecuador, I decided to get out of town for a day and explore the smaller …
Unusual Epicurean Pursuits: Eating My First Pet In Ecuador
The body is sliced down the middle, opened like a thick book, on top of sizzling coals. Tiny hands, still with finger nails, reach into …