Posts Tagged ‘cheese’
11 Reasons The Azores Should Be Your Next Trip
For those having trouble deciding where to go next, I recently returned from a trip to the Azores — a group of nine volcanic islands located 950 miles west of Lisbon, Portugal’s capital — and loved it. To be honest, I’d never heard of the destination before going (bad travel blogger!) and was shocked to…Read more...
Azores Travel: Exploring Adventure & Artisan Culture On São Jorge Island
It takes me a bit to get used to the hairpin turns, the almost Mario Kart-like feeling of zooming right into basalt rock walls or toppling down cliffside. Luckily, the idyllic scenery of São Jorge, a mix of water, mountains and country, helps relax me; and once I do, I really enjoy my foreign surroundings.…Read more...
Eat The Azores: A Delicious Look At São Jorge Cheese Culture
São Jorge Cheese (Queijo São Jorge) is a semi-hard to hard cheese made from unpasteurized cow’s milk specifically on the island of São Jorge — but you’ll be able to find it at restaurants all over the Azores, nine volcanic islands 1,525 kilometers/948 miles off the coast of Portugal. It’s so important it has Protected…Read more...
Going Hyperlocal In California’s Old Town Temecula
It seems you can’t travel anywhere nowadays without seeing McDonald’s, Subway and Chick-fil-A. Recently, I was invited to a wedding in a place known not only for its homegrown wines and beers, but an Old Town where by law only artisan vendors are allowed to open storefronts: Temecula, California. In fact, after wandering the historic…Read more...
Photo Guide: A Delicious And Tipsy Journey Through Tuscany
Note: My trip to Tuscany was sponsored by Castello di Gabbiano. I was not required to write this post nor was I compensated. All opinions are my own. Recently, I was given the opportunity to stay at two excellent properties in Tuscany: Castello di Gabbiano and Castelfalfi. Both hold rich histories, castle experiences, scenic outdoor…Read more...
Historic Hikes, Maplewood-Smoked Cheddar And 10,000 Teddy Bears: 3 Perfect Days In Southern Vermont
While most people head straight to the city of Burlington when visiting Vermont, a lesser-known but worthwhile area to stay in is West Townshend. This charming town is full of bed and breakfasts, outdoor recreation, farm stands, antique shops and a feeling or honest, rural living. Additionally, it’s a great homebase for interesting local road…Read more...
12 Quintessential Experiences To Have On Australia’s Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island is an Australian destination that has remained relatively untouched. People work together to create a sustainable community, wildlife can be spotted in its natural habitat, food is sourced locally, beaches are blissfully quiet and the bush is a place of solitude. To experience the best this untouched island has to offer, here is…Read more...
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