Oct 27th, 2011 at 6:00PM:
The humble ham and cheese sandwich is a basic staple of the travel diet. In nearly every country I've traveled to, I can count on finding a cheap and tasty toasted ham and cheese at a snack bar or cafe while exploring a new city. With a nice glass of local wine or a cold beer, this simple sandwich can be sublime. The Spanish, however, have made ham an art form, noted by this display in Barcelona ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Oct 27th, 2011 at 6:00PM:
The humble ham and cheese sandwich is a basic staple of the travel diet. In nearly every country I've traveled to, I can count on finding a cheap and tasty toasted ham and cheese at a snack bar or cafe while exploring a new city. With a nice glass of local wine or a cold beer, this simple sandwich can be sublime. The Spanish, however, have made ham an art form, noted by this display in Barcelona ...Wine, food, and partying at Cornucopia in Whistler, Canada
Oct 27th, 2011 at 12:00PM: From November 10-13, 2011, Cornucopia, a four day and night food and wine festival, will take place in Whistler, Canada. The event caters to both amateur enthusiasts as well as experts with seminars, tastings, and culinary programs that allow attendees to gain insight and knowledge.
In addition to educating the palate, Cornucopia will also be hosting an array of parties including:
Araxi's ...'Only in Chile' contest could send you to South America to sip some wine
Oct 21st, 2011 at 9:30AM: Chile truly is an amazing travel destination, offering snow capped peaks, beautiful coastlines, sprawling deserts, and so much more. Whether you're looking to experience an unforgettable outdoor adventure or be spoiled at a luxury resort, the country can provide both options, and just about everything in between.
The diversity of travel options in the South American country is the basis of a ...Austria comes to New York: wine and food pairing at Wallse
Oct 19th, 2011 at 12:30PM: I have a new favorite restaurant in New York, and it is called Wallse. Located one block from the Hudson Promenade at 344 W. 11th Street, this ambient venue puts a modern twist on classical Viennese dishes, all within a dimly lit space that could also be classified as an art gallery, with contemporary pieces from artists like Julian Schnabel and Albert Oehlen on display.
On Tuesday, I was ...Suya: the next kebab?
Oct 14th, 2011 at 11:00AM:
One of the great things about the world getting smaller and everyone getting all mixed up is that we can try fast food from all different cultures. Take suya, for example. I'd never heard of this Nigerian fast food until I lived in London.
My house was on the northern end of Old Kent Road. This area has a large population of African immigrants. I met people from Nigeria, Ghana, and Ethiopia, ...ItaliaOutdoors introduces ski adventures for wine and food enthusiasts
Oct 12th, 2011 at 6:00PM: Beginning in December, 2011, ItaliaOutdoors will host snow and ski tours that also include activities for food and wine enthusiasts. These small group excursions will give participants insight into the culinary culture of the Trentino Alto-Adige region of Northeastern Italy.
Each tour can be customized to fit any fitness level and budget, from shorter trails to advanced mountain climbs. Groups ...10 crazy cocktails from around the world
Oct 12th, 2011 at 12:00PM: Whatever happened to the days of just drinking vodka mixed with juice? Maybe some fruit added in, a sugar stick, or a mint leaf garnish. Apparently, these simple recipes are being replaced with edible scorpions, dead birds, and fermented rodents.
Snake Wine, Vietnam
In South East Asia, snakes are considered to be good for the health, with the thinking being that a shot or two can cure all ...Wine tasting on a budget with new Wine Walk in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Sep 30th, 2011 at 4:00PM: Wine tasting has never been so convenient, or inexpensive! While most people know that California is a premier destination for those looking to sample some of world's best vino, wine tours can often get a bit pricey. That is why Carmel-by-the-Sea's new self-guided Wine Walk is a perfect option.
Encompassed within a few blocks of this coastal California village are 13 different wine tasting ...Five fantastic (and mostly budget-friendly) Chilean wines available in the U.S.
Sep 30th, 2011 at 12:00PM: Chilean wine--if given any thought at all--has historically been considered cheap plonk; the Gallo of the Southern Hemisphere.
Those days are over, baby. In recent years, Chile has become a contender with the wines of the more well-known Mendoza Valley in Argentina, just a very high-altitude hop over the Andes.
The central Chilean wine regions of Maipo, Colchagua, Casablanca, San Antonio, ...Fall festivals: five delicious ways to celebrate
Sep 21st, 2011 at 10:00AM: There's something really depressing about seeing the last of the tomatoes, corn, and stonefruit at the farmers market, the withering vines in my neighbor's gardens. But fall is also an exciting time for produce geeks, what with all the peppers and squash, pomegranates and persimmons.
If you love yourself some good food and drink, here are five reasons to welcome fall. No matter where you live ...Mastering the culinary experience on Benelux trains
Jul 29th, 2011 at 8:30AM:
Hitting the rails around Europe can be a blast, and I particularly enjoyed it in the so-called "Benelux" countries (Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg). The scenery in the Netherlands was a bit thin, but the Belgian towns were incredibly cute, and it was fun to watch the Dutch signs yield to French as we approached the Luxembourg border.
And let's face it: any alternative to air travel is a ...Five ways to get the most out of your Luxembourg trip
Jul 27th, 2011 at 12:00PM:
Luxembourg is a tiny, interesting place. It probably isn't a destination in itself for most people, but it can be a great side trip from Paris, parts of Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands. If you can tack a few days onto your next vacation to that part of Europe, Luxembourg is a fun spot that you'd probably never visit otherwise.
Since your time in Luxembourg is likely to be short – ...London's South Bank, walking through old and new
Jul 21st, 2011 at 9:00AM:
London is a wonderful, vibrant city. Like all big cities, however, it can be a bit overwhelming. A good way to get a bit of room and fresh(er) air is to walk along the Thames Path. This path extends 184 miles from the river's source in the Cotswolds almost to the sea, and offers some much-needed open space as it passes through the heart of London.
For visitors to the capital, the most ...EpicQuest puts cycling tours on sale
Jul 4th, 2011 at 8:00AM: With the 2011 Tour de France now underway, adventure travel company EpicQuest has announced that they have put their cycling tours to Sun Valley and Europe on sale. Travelers looking for an active escape this summer or fall will save as much as 50% on some of the more popular offerings.
With tours designed to appeal to the hardcore rider and the leisure cyclist alike, EpicQuest has created ...Wine lovers can win ski trip to Chile this summer with "Sips & Slopes" contest
Jun 26th, 2011 at 3:30PM: If wine and schussing are your thang, unleash your inner poet and enter the Wines of Chile "Sips & Slopes" contest. The rules are simple: compose and tweet an original haiku about Chile, using the hashtag #SipsSlopes. The lucky winner and a guest will win a five–night stay at Chile's largest ski resort, Valle Nevado, including two round-trip tickets on LAN airlines. As you might expect, ...SkyMall Monday: Top 5 things to crush with the Quick and Easy Pill Grinder
Jun 20th, 2011 at 1:00PM: Crushing things is hard (unless you have superhumanly strong hands). When it comes to pills, I've used everything from hammers to books to steamrollers to grind them into a fine powder for snorting sprinkling over my dog's food. Whether your dog (or child or spouse or guy you just met in an alley) is elderly, sick or just needs a good buzz, it's easier to get pills into his system if you crush ...Tweet your way to New Zealand
Jun 1st, 2011 at 11:30AM: We at Gadling are all about the freebies, and even more so when they involve travel. Brancott Estate, a New Zealand winemaker, is helping our wanderlust take flight with their new Twitter-based promotion dubbed the #WhatIf challenge. The winner will get two round trip airline tickets to New Zealand and a tour and tasting at the winery.
(Wait, we have to drink, tweet, and we could win a free ...Five steps to a romantic New Hampshire getaway
Jun 1st, 2011 at 8:00AM:
Put the stress and pressure of the workday behind you. This is exactly what was on my mind a few weeks ago. I needed to get away from the daily grind for a bit, and the back roads of New England were calling. I wanted something quiet, remote and relaxing. New Hampshire came to mind immediately.
It had been a while since my last trip to New Hampshire – close to 20 years since my last ...Hiking the Basque coastline
May 27th, 2011 at 2:00PM:
While the Sierra de Toloño offers some amazing trails and views, the most alluring sights I've seen in the Basque region are along its coastline.
The coast of northeast Spain and southwest France along the Bay of Biscay is part of the Basque heartland. Inland villages played a key role in keeping Basque culture alive, but it's the ports--Bilbao, San Sebastian, and many smaller ...Salt, wine, and wealth in Spain's Basque region
May 23rd, 2011 at 3:00PM:
In the modern world we don't give much thought to salt. We casually pick some up in the supermarket or tear open a packet at a café, but in the past salt was a vital and sought-after commodity. Everyone needed it for preserving food and as a source for iodine. Nobody could live without it and those who controlled its supply became rich and powerful.
The Basque region of Spain was a ...
