Wine production in Macedonia dates as far back as 13th century BC. From the time of Alexander The Great up until Roman and Turkish rules, wine consumption in this region has remained prominent. During ancient times, wines were produced by monks at Orthodox Church and consumed during religious ceremonies. In the 1980s, Macedonia accounted for […]
Isn’t it amazing how travel can change your perspective? This probably applies no matter where you go. Yet, I think observing the daily routines of people in another country brings unique perspective. Having a cultural benchmark can focus your thinking on what’s important in life.
Just a few miles outside Ohrid, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Macedonia, is the Monastery of Saint Naum. The monastery overlooks the pristine Lake Ohrid, that borders with northwestern Macedonia and eastern Albania. One can drive around the lake in under thirty minutes or take a day cruise aboard a ferry to visit […]
Over the last several years, food trucks have come on full force in major cities across the country. Food trucks in Atlanta have everything from Bubble tea, Soul food, Indian wraps and everything in between.
I met world renowned 32nd generation Tuscan wine maker Diletta Frescobaldi in Florence, Italy last Fall. A soft spoken, petite Italian lady, she maintained a non flamboyant demeanor, for someone who owns of the most esteemed wineries in the world.
Farm to table restaurants are old school. Make room for Farm-to-Spas! A leader in this concept, Cynthea’s Spa in downtown Burlington, Vermont totally grabbed my attention with their one-of-a-kind Farm-to-table spa treatments.
My daughter Dawn and I knew Cuba would play with our expectations as soon as we landed. The female personnel at the Havana airport were dressed in conventional style uniforms but where their skirt hems ended they had on fishnet or other patterned stockings.
Teaching is one of my passions. My name is Manika Bhatia. I am a 12 year old girl, studying in 7th grade at North Gwinnett middle school in suburbs of Atlanta. I enjoy playing basketball, swimming, volunteering with kids, and spending time with friends and family. When I grow up, I would like to be a […]
While you are enjoying your buttermilk pancakes on a cozy Sunday morning, drenching them with a sweet natural syrup, you may want to read this story of how maple syrup makes its way from a tree to your table.
You may have heard of the political activist Eva Peron, watched the Broadway musical or movie “Evita” or perhaps heard the famous song “Don’t cry for me Argentina” which was beautifully sung by Madonna. Eva Peron left a legendary impact on the history of Argentina, and no visit to Buenos Aires is complete without visiting […]
Enter our “What’s Your Flavor” Recipe Contest! Do you know of a speciality dish that is only found in your city or community? Maybe you visited a country and discovered an unusual dish? We are looking for the most unique recipe that captures the flavor of your city. Send us an original authentic recipe and […]
I have always admired Megan Schiebe and all that she stands for. From traveling the world, having a show on Blog Talk radio, volunteering abroad and supporting charities, to being on the runways of Paris, she has done it all! Megan recently launched her own line of travel and messenger bags.
National Ice Cream Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in July every year. Did you know in 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month? This year National Ice Cream Day was in July 2013 and it was purely a coincidence that I had planned a trip to visit Ben & Jerry’s ice […]
There are many areas yet to be discovered in South Korea. One of them is Myeong-dong street in Chuncheon. The city is located only an hour away from Seoul, but offers beautiful vistas of the mountains, lake and makes for a nice weekend getaway. On Myeong-dong, you will find a very popular food native to this city […]
Wikipedia’s definition of skimming refers to a form of white-collar, a slang term that refers to taking cash “off the top” of the daily receipts of a business (or from any cash transaction involving a third interested party); the formal legal term is defalcation. Last fall, two brothers from Bulgaria were charged in U.S. federal court in New York with using […]
White Chocolate Gelato (makes 1 Quart) I created this recipe for a July 4th festival in Atlanta. It combines the red, white, and blue colors of the US flag and makes for a delicious patriotic dessert. Serve it at your next firework party or cookout.
Yes, it is safe and legal for Americans to travel to Cuba. Since President Obama lifted the embargo, Americans can now go to Cuba provided it is for certain objectives. These include visiting family, educational or professional research, humanitarian and religion. Permits and visa are required but easy to obtain as long as you go […]
If by some chance, you find yourself in Holland amidst the endless stream of bicyclists, multi-ethnic food, canals, and cobblestones, I hope you venture outside of Amsterdam to see what else there is to offer. With a landmass of 41,543 square kilometers and an insanely efficient public transportation system, Holland is easy to move around […]
Yerba Mate is the national drink of Uruguay. It is a brewed hot beverage that you can find everyone drinking, yet you cannot buy it anywhere. Mate is actually a very personal drink that is not ordered at a restaurant at a cafe. You need to have the right equipment for your own use, and […]
Sure you must have heard of dulce de leche before. Italians, Mexican, Spanish, Brazilians, Portuguese and many others have incorporated it into their cuisines. It is also known as cream caramel, doce de elite, cajeta, confiture de lait, Hamar-pålegg, manjar blanco and arequipe. You can find different varieties of it around the world but Argentinians claim to have invented the original […]
