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Travel Plans Grounded? Explore the World of Food, Wine, and Culture from Home
If you’re like us, your travel plans for spring have been impacted by the Coronavirus. Over the next few weeks, as we spend more time at home, we’ll be reaching into our bookshelves, searching the internet, and watching films as a way to explore the world of food, wine, and culture from home. Despite the fact…

Secrets of the Spanish Sparkling: Uncorking Cava
Cava, the sparkling wine of Spain and the not so distant cousin of the French Champagne has an ever-evolving story. Much like a French sparkling made in the Champagne region of the country, are the only bottles bearing the name, Cava originally was strictly from Catalonia exclusively. More modern bottles can be produced elsewhere in…

Taste Washington: Q & A
Taste Washington offers four days to discover 200+ Washington wineries and 65 chefs and restaurants, it’s the only wine and food festival to bring together numerous Washington wines and some of the best chefs in Seattle. This year it will be held March 19-22nd at CenturyLink Field, we asked Emily Silver, one of our Experi…

Celebrating Carnival in Tuscany
The ending of winter ushers in longer days, sunnier weather and a glimpse of springtime. Celebrations this time of year entice us to come out of our winter hibernations and socialize. Carnival in Viareggio is the perfect opportunity to visit Tuscany and awaken a festive spirit. What is Carnival? Carnival is the festival celebration that…

Paris For All Ages: Tips for Traveling With Kids & Seniors
Since Paris is known as the “city of love,” it only makes sense that you’d want to visit with your nearest and dearest, including grandparents — and kids! The old architecture (think: narrow hallways and steep stairs) and cultural attractions (think: art museums and cathedrals), however, aren’t necessarily the most practical for the youngsters and…

Mount Etna: Europe’s Highest Active Volcano
If you’re interested in food and wine travel, exploring Sicily with Experi is a must. It’s the crossroads of the Mediterranean once inhabited by Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, and Normans. Enjoy meals prepared from the freshest local ingredients, explore ancient ruins and cultural treasures, soak in the diverse landscapes and beauty of the Mediterranean’s largest island.…

Unique and Famous Holiday Traditions from Around the World
The time of year is approaching where families are gathering together, holiday parties are being planned and gifts are being exchanged. The end of each year brings a mix of cultural and familial traditions, but where have some of our most precious holiday activities originated and how have they evolved over the years? Holiday traditions…