Chocolate tours and experiences can really sweeten up a trip while immersing you in local culture. Here are 11 of the world’s best cacao-focused experiences, like farm excursions, beer and chocolate tastings, and more!
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Cooking Authentic Macedonian Food At Lake Ohrid
Don’t miss a Macedonian cooking class when visiting Lake Ohrid. This beautiful setting hosts a fun, insightful culinary experience not to be missed!
How To Make Calissons Like A Provence Pastry Chef [Recipe/Video]
This calisson recipe comes from Confiserie du Roy René in Aix-en-Provence, where I took a pastry workshop and learned the art of this important local treat.
Exploring Authentic Uzbekistan Culture In A Brooklyn Kitchen
Looking for Brooklyn cooking classes? Here’s how you can visit an immigrant home in NYC to cook their traditional dishes.
8 Ways To Fall In Love In Tuscany, Italy
When thinking about romantic destinations around the world, Tuscany in Italy is typically one of the top that comes to mind. From preserved medieval architecture …
Rwanda Travel: 5 Immersive Cultural Experiences In Kigali
Kigali has more to offer than just its dark past, and is one of the most liveable cities in Africa, safe, beautiful and full of culture.
Learning To Make Sancocho In A Local Home In Bogota, Colombia (Recipe Included!)
For those who read my personal travel blog, Jessie on a Journey, I recently wrote about a bike tour in Bogota, Colombia that I loved. …
Epicurious Experiences At Sea Aboard The World’s Most Eco-Friendly Ship
In December 2014, the Hapag-Lloyd Cruises will launch their EUROPA 2 vessel for the first time in North America. I was lucky enough to be …
Learning The Art Of Traditional Tuscan Cooking
There is a notion that Italy is a place where time has stood still in terms of tradition; however, the culinary scene has seen modern …
Exploring The Cape Malay Culture Of Cape Town, South Africa
The original fusion. In the Bo-kaap — a neighborhood in Cape Town — the locals aren’t trying to be trendy or modern; fusing cultures into …