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Farm-to-Table Conversations in the Pacific Northwest
A businesswoman and entrepreneur, trained chef, farm-to-table expert, and now CEO of Barn2Door, Janelle Maiocco grew up in an agricultural community and has been in the food industry for 20+ years. Recently named Seattleite of the year by Seattle Magazine, winner of Northwest Entrepreneurs FLF, and Top 40 women to watch, Maiocco is a member…
Snapshots from Portland: Eat, Drink, Cycle, Repeat
Christina is a friend of Experi and a fellow Pacific Northwestern food lover. A native of Seattle, she developed her penchant for food and travel young, learning about cooking through her mother’s catering business. She travels every chance she gets, touring all of Italy, France, Argentina, India, as well as some of the best gourmet…
5 Historic Sites Off The Beaten Path
Machu Picchu in Peru. The Colosseum and Forum in Rome. The Taj Mahal in India. The Eiffel Tower in France. All beautiful sites – all places that should definitely be on your bucket list. But what about the historic sites just off the beaten path? Where are the walled towns and underground cities that are…
Empty Nesters Guide to Travel
Our new Southern California friends, Empty Nesters Suzanne and Craig Stavert have a great deal in common with us because they too are passionate about delicious food and intriguing travel destinations. Through her blog Adventures of Empty Nesters as well as her Instagram, Suzanne is able to inspire others to find adventure beyond raising a…
Portland: Food Carts, Beer, and More
Portland is the quirky brother of the Pacific Northwest, full of watery views, great food, public art, and an unconventional sense of style. Just a few years ago, it was named the 8th most popular American city to live in. Read on to learn our favorite gourmet tastes from this eclectic city. And if you…
How to Use Your Time Well When Traveling
Go out and observe. Listen. Be mindful. Unplug. Disconnect. Reconnect. There are so many tips out there about how to make the most and get the most out of our travel experiences. It can be a bit overwhelming — we understand. But it doesn’t have to be! Everyone just wants to make sure they’re fully…
Group Travel: How to Bond
“One of the great things about travel is that you find out how many good, kind people there are,” said American novelist and avid traveler Edith Wharton. We wholeheartedly agree with Wharton, and it’s one of the many reasons why we not only love travel, but we champion group travel. Sure, you can discover the world…
Chef Chats: On the Go with Christine Ha
Christine Ha was launched into the spotlight after becoming the first blind contestant and season 3 winner of Gordon Ramsay’s widely popular MasterChef. Ramsay has said she has “a palate of incredible finesse… I know chefs with Michelin stars that don’t have palates like hers.” It was this talent combined with her passion that led…
