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The Accidental Local: Finding Authenticity in Italy

ITALY | Monday, 2 May 2011 | Views [5649]

Photo courtesy of Stationary Hobo, Flickr.com Travelers who seem to have a unique gift to attract interesting experiences always seem to say that meeting people wherever they go is one of the greatest joys of traveling. Name any destination they've ... Read more >

Tags: cuisine, experiences, food, italian food, italy, locals, making a local connection, milan, travel, venice


A Taste of Malaysia - Nyonya Chicken Curry

MALAYSIA | Friday, 29 Apr 2011 | Views [4660]

Photo courtesy of Chosillano Ferrente, hsa*ba There is a crisp air this morning that signals autumn is well underway (down under) and it’s time to switch from fresh, light, zingy salads to more robust, earthy and comforting dishes. For me ... Read more >

Tags: asia, connect locally, cuisine, food, malaysia, southeast asia, travel


A Taste of Vietnam - Nem Ran (Vietnamese Spring Rolls)

VIETNAM | Thursday, 21 Apr 2011 | Views [8153] | Comments [1]

On a recent trip to Vietnam my unintentional travel buddy was plates and plates of delectable nem ran.  Four hours of trekking in Sapa, nem ran for lunch. Another four hours, nem ran for dinner. I loved it. The light and flaky rice paper ... Read more >

Tags: adventures, connect locally, cuisine, experiences, food, nem ran recipes, southeast asia, spring rolls, travel, vietnam


A Taste of China - Simple Wontons (Chinese Dumplings)

CHINA | Thursday, 31 Mar 2011 | Views [6865]

The wonton has a history in China that dates back over 1000 years. Each region in China has its own variety of the dumpling, made with different ingredients from shrimp and seafood to pork and vegetables. It’s origins are said to be the basis of ... Read more >

Tags: china, chinese cuisine, connect locally, cuisine, culture, dumplings, food, northern china, travel, wontons


Making a Local Connection - Defining the Experience

WORLDWIDE | Thursday, 31 Mar 2011 | Views [2433] | Comments [1]

Every traveller seems to want to meet new people and experience other cultures on their journeys – in short, we all want to connect locally. However, how do you actually define what it means to make a local connection? Does it ... Read more >

Tags: adventure, connect locally, connections, experiences, friends, local travel, locals, people, travel, turkey


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