Tag: dining
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Norway in a Nut Shell Tour: A Mother-Daughter Adventure
Norway has always been a nature-loving country, making it a prime eco-tourism destination. I recently took a trip to visit relatives and recreate some childhood memories. The last time I had been to the land of midnight sun was in the ‘80s, back when Pan Am was still in operation and the kroner was starting…
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Seeing San Francisco’s Green Sites on Two Wheels
Editors note: we now have a full site dedicated to San Francisco adventures. Check it out here. Sure, you have to drop a pretty serious carbon footprint to get from New York to San Francisco, but once there, it’s the only American city that matches NYC in terms of accessibility for car-free travelers. In a…
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Learning Your A (Antwerp), B (Brussels), G’s (Ghent): Things to See in Belgium
From Brussels to Ghent to Antwerp, Belgium packs an array of experiences for the inquisitive traveler, with each city proudly displaying its unique identity while embracing innovation in gastronomy, design and architecture. From robust public transportation systems and affordable bike rentals to century-old culinary traditions that honor local artisans, Belgium pays tribute to its past…
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Cooking with Cactus and a Mohawk: Ritz-Carlton’s Arizona Chef on the Local Food Movement
Joel Harrington has covered a lot of ground since his days as a teenage fry cook at a family-owned restaurant in Vermont. The Chef de Cuisine at Core Kitchen and Wine Bar of The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain in Arizona, has spent time in New York, California and Texas—earning praise and nominations along the way from…