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Food Culture and the Mediterranean Diet

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The Mediterranean Diet is a compendium of the eating habits traditionally followed by those that live in this part of the world. So, let’s see what it consists of and its beneficial effects on its practitioners.
The eating habits of the 16 nations along the shores of the Mediterranean Sea vary depending on culture, ethnic traditions and religion. There are, however, some characteristics that are common to all:
High consumption of fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, bread and cereals
Use of olive oil to cook and as a condiment
Moderate quantities of fish, little meat
Small/moderate quantities of rich cheese and whole yogurt
Moderate wine consumption, usually with meals
Use of local, seasonal and fresh products
An active lifestyle

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Milan Monza and Lake Como

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Unlike most European and world leading cities, Milan was not settled on a river or by the sea, but in the middle of the Po River Valley. Hence, Milan’s is a history about water and how water was brought to the city. The concentric layout of the city center has been influenced by the Navigli, an ancient system of navigable and interconnected canals, now mostly covered.

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A Journey into the Venetian Past

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Wine Tasting enter the fascinating Venetian back country and discover the Regional Park of the Euganean Hills, a natural area dotted with small villages, vineyards and typical osterie. Visit a family-owned wine cellar and taste its sparkling wines and the local genuine products. Experience the amazing ancient village of the Poet Petrarca, unchanged since the 14th century.

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Hershey Harrisburg and the Susquehanna River Valley

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On Day 3 of your travel program, you transfer to the Hershey Harrisburg Region – 2 nights 3 Days.
The Susquehanna River is 464 miles (747 km) long and is the longest river on the US East Coast. With its watershed, it is the 16th-largest river in the United States, and the longest river in the continental United States without commercial boat traffic today. In the Canal Era, navigation improvements were made to enhance the river for barge shipping of bulk goods by water on the Pennsylvania Canal.

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Philadelphia History Traditions and Sustainability

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Your visit to the US Mid-Atlantic Region begins where America began, with a two-night three day stay.
Where History is Still Being Made among the many sights to take in when visiting the first capital of the United States: The Liberty Bell Center which houses the American Revolution’s defining symbol, the site of the meetings of Congress and the Constitutional Convention at the City Tavern in the Old City as well as Carpenters Hall. In Declaration House, visitors can see where Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence and Independence Hall where it was eventually signed.

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All the World is Welcome Here

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Austin and the Surrounding Texas Hill Country Reprinted from The Commoner          Photos  © The Commoner Austin is the state capital of Texas.  It is also the live music capital of the world, a center for film, home to the University of Texas, and the venue for the Formula 1’s Circuit of the… Continue reading All the World is Welcome Here

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The Geography of Food

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Cradle of Civilization the Mediterranean Sea connects Europe, Africa and Asia. Food traditions have played a vital role in helping to preserve the uniqueness of this area and local resources such as wheat, olives and grapes. Here, a meal is both the act of eating food and an essential aspect of social and cultural life. The Mediterranean diet implies taking the time to enjoy a meal around the table with several convivial rituals that have survived for generations still practiced today. Mediterranean people spend more time preparing and tasting their meals than anyone else. With a healthy diet that ensures the preservation of agricultural biodiversity,

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Dante in the Marche Region

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Poetry Food Wine and Eroticism Dante Alighieri was a statesman, poet and father of the modern Italian language. May 29th2015 was the 750th anniversary of his birth in Florence. As a literary figure, Dante is placed alongside Homer and Shakespeare, creators of larger than life characters. The Divine Comedy, his defining work, is, among other… Continue reading Dante in the Marche Region

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The Food Traditions of Bologna and Emilia Romagna

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Bologna Modena Ferrara and Dozza Bologna Arrival and private transfer from the Bologna airport or train station to a Farmhouse in the countryside. Lunch and guided tour of the city center. Dinner with typical dishes from Emilia. The Food Valley full day excursion and visit to  some of the best Emilia food producers: Langhirano –… Continue reading The Food Traditions of Bologna and Emilia Romagna

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Lower Mississippi River Itineraries

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The Lower Mississippi River flows downstream from Cairo, Illinois and the confluence with the Ohio River, for 1600 Kilometers – 1000 miles – to the Gulf of Mexico. It is the most heavily travelled component of this river system. Unlike on the upper rivers, there are no locks and dams on the Lower Mississippi. The river is, however, constrained by levees and dams that control flooding and secure the navigation channel for barge traffic.