Transformative travel. This was a major theme of last weekend’s New York Travel Festival. While there were a number of excellent panels and workshops, an overarching …
Sommelier Certification: Northern And Southern Rhone, Two Very Different Worlds
You may have heard of the Rhone Valley in France; however, if you’re thinking of this as one place serving similar wines you’d be very …
Kerala Culture: An Organic Farmstay Experience In India
“You are most welcome,” says Sinta, an Indian woman dressed in a teal housecoat and saree , as she performs a traditional Indian welcoming ceremony. …
Philadelphia: The City That Asks The Question, ‘Why Not?’
“This city will always have my heart,” D says to me, as we drive across the Delaware River into Philadelphia by way of our favorite …
Sommelier Certification: How To Truly Appreciate (And Understand) Champagne
“Champagne is the only wine made in the world that will make your legs shake,” exclaimed Robert Ross Moody, Chairman of the Sommelier Society of …
Eco-Conscious On The Road: Amazing Travel Companies That Can Help You To Save The Planet
As enjoyable as jet-setting off to foreign destinations in search of new experiences (and food and drinks) can be, international travel has developed a bit …
Infographic: A Look At The World Food Crisis
While here at Epicure & Culture we love discussing the joy food brings as well as the experiential element it adds to travel, it’s also …
What Is Permaculture? (And How You Can Volunteer To Help Sustainable Agriculture)
Growing populations and shrinking resources strain the environment and stress its human inhabitants. Developed in 1978, permaculture aims to better prepare people for an uncertain …
Sommelier Certification: Exploring The Wines Of The Loire Valley
No education in wine would be complete without learning about France’s Loire Valley, which is exactly why the Sommelier Society of America spends a class …
Traveler’s Guide To Cultural Immersion In Japan
Have you ever dreamed of not only visiting Japan, but truly immersing yourself in the local culture? Travel blogger and insatiable nomad Beth Williams of …