Have you ever participated in a Japanese tea ceremony? As for me, I took part in it during my eastern travel, and it was one of the most interesting experiences in my life. In Japan I was staying in the house of a very kind Japanese couple. Once they invited me to take part in [...]
A short two-hour flight from Buenos Aires, Mendoza is the very heart and essence of Argentina’s wine country. The art of wine making was introduced here by European settlers in the 19th century and has been perfected over the years Mendoza is in the tourism centre of Argentina and offers an array of activities for [...]
If you are a real gourmet or just prefer experiencing unique cuisine, then the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais (Minas for short) could be the best ever place for you to visit. Minas is known as the Culinary Capital of Brazil. It is also famous for its tasty cheese, tropical sweets and cachaa (Brazil’s national [...]
A new winery has opened in the M’doc, France. Unique in it’s kind, this winery has always been the dream of Philippe Raoux, a man who already owns four wine estates including Ch’teau d’Arsac which has become a place for new discoveries, relaxation, shopping and culture. The 2,500 square meter winery, designed by Bordeaux architect [...]
The Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market, also known more simply as the Tsukiji fish market, is the world’s biggest wholesale fish and seafood market. Located in the center of Tokyo, the market is a real attraction for tourists. The market employs more than 60,000 people, among them wholesalers, accountants, auctioneers, company officials, and distributors. The [...]
Uruguay has set a new Guinness world record by grilling up 12 metric tonnes of beef overnight. It may sound strange or even funny, but more than thousand people took part in the BBQ party. A 1.6km-long grill was manned by 1,250 people grilling the beef, and more than 20,000 spectators. After all that, it’s [...]
The Louisiana Office of Tourism has found a new way to attract tourists. From now on, the agency will be offering its customers a new resealed Louisiana Culinary Trails Guide Book. As Chuck Morse, assistant secretary of tourism, for the state recently said. “The whole trail approach concept is to look at the whole state, [...]