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Delicious Desserts Around the World (Part 2)

For travelers with a craving for sweets, delicious desserts can be found in all reaches of the world. In part one, our taste buds traveled to Portugal, Italy, South Africa, Germany, and the Caribbean. Here are a few more mouth-watering desserts from around the globe to tempt you to pack your bags (and your fork!) and hop on a plane! Gulab Jamun (India) A favorite treat at festivals and special occasions, Gulab Jamun is formed by creating a milk solid and adding flour to it to form into small dough balls for frying. Once cooked, the dough balls are soaked in…
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Cozy Travel

Hygge, the Danish concept of coziness that stirs pleasant feelings of contentment, has become a global phenomenon over the past few years. With numerous how-to books on the market, YouTube channels dedicated to the creation of cinematic hygge masterpieces, and social media accounts that showcase hygge at home, coziness is celebrated more than ever.   But how do you capture that warm and fuzzy feeling on your next vacation? Consider how you embrace coziness at home and simply take it on the road (or to the sky, or to the sea!) when traveling.   We have some ideas and inspiration for cozy…
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Destination Alphabet

Let’s go back to travel school with a destination alphabet! Follow along to learn some fun facts about some of our favorite destinations. A IS FOR ALASKA B IS FOR BAHAMAS C IS FOR CARIBBEAN D IS FOR DOMINICAN REPUBLIC E IS FOR ECUADOR F IS FOR FIJI G IS FOR GALAPAGOS H IS FOR HAWAII I IS FOR ICELAND J IS FOR JAMAICA K IS FOR KENYA L IS FOR LONDON M IS FOR MEXICO N IS FOR (THE) NETHERLANDS O IS FOR ORLANDO P IS FOR PERU Q IS FOR QATAR R IS FOR ROME S IS FOR…
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5 Facts about Cinco de Mayo

Crack open a Corona and grab some guacamole — it’s Cinco de Mayo! Sure, everyone loves an excuse to throw a fiesta, but there is more to this holiday than tacos and tequila. Wondering what the fuss is all about? These five facts about the history and traditions behind Cinco de Mayo will provide you with the context for raising a glass today. 1. The day commemorates the Battle of Puebla, part of the Franco-Mexican war that began when the new Mexican President Benito Juarez defaulted on the country’s loans from European governments. On May 5, 1862 the French attacked…
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Delicious Desserts Around the World

The world is a delicious place for travelers with a sweet tooth. From cakes to puddings to pastries to frozen treats, every county has a special dessert to offer. Whether you’re craving something rich with chocolate or something light with fruit flavors, here are some tasty desserts (and destinations!) for you.   Pastel de Nata (Portugal)   This beloved egg custard tart was first prepared before the 18th century by the monks in Jerónimos Monastery outside of Lisbon. The monks used egg whites to starch the nuns’ habits, which created an abundance of leftover egg yolks. Not wanting to waste, the yolks…
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