Vindaloo Pork, originally a Portuguese dish, is made by steeping pork in red wine with garlic. The dish was given a kick when it was adapted into the Indian culture. The Bhut Jolokia, or Ghost Pepper, was added to reflect the tastes of India. Recognized as the hottest in the world, it brings the Vindaloo [...]
The world’s creatures are all treasures to be valued and protected. From the astonishing 100-foot Blue Whale to the tiny bee hummingbird, which can fit on your thumb, Mother Nature has created a menagerie of stunning, elegant, fierce, massive, petite, and gentle animals – but she also threw us some curveballs. Look at the star-nose [...]
India is a very culturally rich and intriguing country with many things to discover. It can be very difficult deciding exactly what you would like to do when traveling to a country as diverse as India, so Destination Specialist Colin Rose sat down to ask some commonly asked questions about traveling to India. Q: What [...]
We all work hard all year long in hopes of taking a relaxing vacation once a year. Sometimes it is just impossible to do everything we want to do. What if you could go to one place where you could relax on a beach, go surfing, explore a rainforest, tour museums and eat some of [...]
China is a very popular travel destination that has so much to offer that it can be overwhelming. Destination Specialist Tatiana Johnston has a deep enthusiasm for China and took the time to answer a few questions about China to help future travelers decide where to spend their time. Q: What are some exciting places [...]
At some point in your life you might have heard of the Galapagos Islands. But what makes them so special? 1. The Wildlife – Beneath the waters of the Galapagos lies a world of great diversity and beauty. There are thousands of species to view, from Sea Turtles to Hammerhead sharks, Angelfish, Whales, Stingrays, and [...]
In 2008, Laos was named by the New York Times as the top vacation destination. Just a few years later, this country is still an enticing treat for nature lovers and those who wish to escape the hustle and bustle of the world. The people of Laos make any trip to the country enjoyable with [...]
In northern Chile there is a 40,600-square mile strip of land that is known as one of the driest places on Earth. This area, known as the Atacama Desert, receives only 0.04 inches of rain per year! Even though this desert is very close to the Pacific Ocean, it gets very little rain due to [...]
Mongolia is a very unique destination that seems to belong to another time period. For the willing adventurer, Mongolia will recall images of nomads on the Mongolian steppes, the ancient Silk Road, the Gobi Desert and herds of rugged wild horses. This destination is nothing less than amazing. In order to provide the opportunity to [...]
Rio de Janeiro is a charming and vibrant city that begs to be explored. There are so many things to do that it can be overwhelming. You will want to pay visits to the Tijuca Forest, Ipanema and also Copacabana. The city is open for the willing traveler, but what should they see and do [...]