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Cheeses to try in the French Alps
Our list of recommended cheeses to try in the French Alps, including beaufort, reblochon, tomme de Savoie, raclette, aged goat cheeses, and more.
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New Year’s Eve or Año Viejo celebrations in Ecuador
An overview of the some of the most popular New Year’s Eve or Año Viejo celebrations in Ecuador. Traditions include the Old Year effigy or doll, reading the testament, the widows, yellow underwear, and more.
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Round Tables Festival in Israel
An overview of my experience at the Round Tables Festival in Israel. The Round Tables Restaurants Tour is three week food event where chefs in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem are paired with guest chefs from visiting countries who takeover and cook at the local Israeli restaurants for a week.
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San Francisco Plaza in Quito
The San Francisco Plaza is one of my favorite touristy spots in the Historic Downtown area of Quito. It’s a good place for people watching and you have great views/photo opportunities from every angle: the statue of Virgin on the top the Panecillo hill, the green and gold domes or cupolas of La Compañía church,…
Vilcabamba valley view from Izhcayluma
I took this photo of the Vilcabamba valley and mountains when we visited Ecuador a couple years ago. We went to the restaurant at Hosteria Izhcayluma, located outside of the town. The view from this place are amazing, you can stay there or just come for lunch/dinner or drinks. We shared a bottle of wine…
Medici Fountain at the Luxembourg Garden
When I was 20 I (luckily) spent a few months in Paris, thanks to my uncle who was living there at the time. My cousin and I would spend our days exploring different parts of the city (old fashioned style with a paper guidebook). I remember going to the Jardin du Luxembourg (aka Luxembourg Garden)…