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Tired of Visiting Cathedrals? 7 Reasons to Take Another Look

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Cultural Travel

By Jessica Voigts

When visiting cathedrals, have you ever been “cathedral’d” out?

Visting Cathedrals might make you sleepy
You might need a nap, like this Greek marble statue from the Louvre

You know what I mean – traveling around Europe, and seeing every single cathedral there ever was? After a while, it gets tiresome. After all, one cathedral sort of  looks like  the next. The first few you see are stunning – and you take hundreds of photos, amazed by the architecture, history, and purpose. Then, you get cathedral fatigue. Continue reading Tired of Visiting Cathedrals? 7 Reasons to Take Another Look →

Italian Food in Rome and Lazio

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Book Review Cover: Popes, Peasants and Shepherds
Destination: Rome and the region of Lazio in Italy

Book: Popes, Peasants and Shepherds: Recipes and Lore from Rome and Lazio, by Oretta Zannini DeVita and translated by Maureen B. Font. (New March 26, 1913)

At least half the fun of travel is experiencing delicious new foods, as Brette Sember, our food travel expert frequently reminds us. Besides collecting the recipes for the meals served in today’s homes and restaurants, it can be so fascinating to ponder how the distinctive cuisines of various countries and regions came about. Continue reading Italian Food in Rome and Lazio →

How to Take A Delicious Cultural Odyssey, Close to Home

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Cultural Travel

by Jessica Voigts

On a quest for global books? We’ve shared the One Place to Visit, wherever you travel – and now I’d like to share a cultural travel tip that lets you dig deep into different cultures – both here and abroad. It encompasses books, food, language, hobbies, and cultural artifacts. Take a delicious cultural odyssey that captures many facets of a culture –  books and more. And, your cultural travel might not be too far from your own home. Continue reading How to Take A Delicious Cultural Odyssey, Close to Home →