Tapas

Among the many things that make Spanish cuisine so wonderful, tapas definitely top the list. These small treats can pack bold flavors. They play a special part in Spain’s culture and have their own set of traditions. The origin of … Continued

It Is What We Do, Not What We Have

I think Mark Twain said it best, “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.”  At Epicurean Travel we seek to provide memorable experiences to those … Continued

To Appreciate Portugal you Must go to the Countryside

Even the New York Times agrees with us at Epicurean Travel, the real beauty and hidden secrets of Portugal can only be experienced by traveling to the countryside.  The full NYT article can be found at: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/18/travel/in-portugal-a-land-finely-aged-like-wine.html?smid=nytcore-ipad-share&smprod=nytcore-ipad   My experience … Continued

How do you prioritize your 2015 travel?

There are so many places to go, cultures to experience and people to meet.  How do you prioritize?  How do you find the time?  Well, one way is to read what others suggest.  Here is a great article from the … Continued

The Blues of Guatemala

The breath-taking blues of the sky, mountains, and water of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala serve as inspiration for some of the blues used in the native dress of the inhabitants of several of the towns that nestle along the shores … Continued