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Cristina Taioli Survives the Polar Vortex
ExperiencePlus! tour leader Cristina Taioli spent over a month touring the U.S. visiting our travelers, spreading the word about bicycle touring and doing her best to survive one of the coldest winter’s on record. Here’s what she had to say… Read full article
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It’s All About the Bike: The Pursuit of Happiness on Two Wheels
Reviewed by Meredith Kruger There are those that build bikes, those that write about bikes, and those that write about building bikes. A book like that runs the risk of having strictly niche appeal for the hard core. When I… Read full article
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Cauliflower Calabria
Cauliflower: a white, seemingly boring vegetable that unfortunately suffers from neglect in the grocery store and sometimes in the fridge has just received a facelift. And, no, it’s not cheddar cheese. Prepare yourself for a caramelized, nutty, and surprisingly light… Read full article
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Swiss Chard and Corsican Brocciu cheese tart
Goat and sheep cheeses are a specialty of the Corsican people; historically, they spent their days on the interior of the island far from the danger of the sea and pirates who came around. While seafood graces the plates of… Read full article
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The Secrets of Mantua by Enrico Dal Monte
There are many splendid and evocative places in Italy as authors from all over the world have described throughout the centuries. There is one pearl in the middle of northern Italy’s Padana Valley that preserves a “magic sparkle” and has… Read full article
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Following the Sun: A Bicycle Pilgrimage from Andalusia to the Hebrides
Reviewed by ExperiencePlus! traveler Phillip Singer Following the Sun is a story of a cycling journey by author John Hanson Mitchell, a self-professed sun worshipper, beginning in southern Spain riding through Andalusia and western France to England and on to… Read full article
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2013’s Greatest Hits on the ExperiencePlus! Facebook Page
With the beginning of the New Year we thought we’d highlight some of 2013’s most popular features on the joys of travel and bicycling from the ExperiencePlus! facebook page. We featured real time updates from tours: Blogger Brice Peressini reported… Read full article
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Confessions of a Tandem Cyclist
Jim and Sari Rosokoff live in Glastonbury, CT, a suburb of Hartford. Three years ago, Jim retired after 32 years as a solo dermatologist, after being inspired by other retired ExperiencePlus! cyclists. Sari retired 6 months later after closing the… Read full article
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Tika’s Secret about Argentina
The Place: Argentina Wild. Beautiful. Astonishing. Argentina’s diverse landscapes are nothing less than what you would expect from the second largest country in South America. It’s rich history, diverse cultural heritage and stunning mountains make this country unforgettable to anyone… Read full article
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Sicilian Blood Orange Salad
‘Bright,’ ‘fresh,’ and ‘fragrant’ are not typically the first words used to describe many items on the wintertime meal table. Today, we offer just that: a citrusy salad inspired by an island in the Mediterranean known for its infused flavors… Read full article
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Cristina Taioli’s 2014 Travels in the United States
Every winter, Cristina Taioli, longtime bicycle tour leader for ExperiencePlus! bicycle tours, spends a month traveling in the United States meeting up with past travelers and hosting happy hours and gatherings to chat about her trips and bicycling touring in… Read full article
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Hungarian Goulash
Enjoy these comforting flavors this winter as you sidle up next to the fire and tell stories, cherish the company of family and friends, and perhaps dream of riding your bike on our newly revised bicycle tour through Central Europe next… Read full article
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The Ludwig Conspiracy By Oliver Pötzsch
Reviewed by ExperiencePlus! traveler Jeff Berger. Oliver Pötzsch has taken time off from his Hangman’s Daughter series in order to address the real life mystery, albeit in fictional terms, of the death of “mad” King Ludwig II of Bavaria, the… Read full article
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ExperiencePlus! Traveler Gary Faris
This month we check in with ExperiencePlus! traveler Gary Faris. Gary has lived in Ft Collins, Colorado since 1974 and retired in April 2012. One of his projects caught our attention: with his daughters he set up an endowment to… Read full article
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Empanada!
Let’s face it: a couple of new seasons are upon us. Root vegetables are here & our South American cycling season has arrived! How about in celebration, we share an empanada recipe that is sure to please? If it’s a… Read full article
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Meet Your Tour Leaders: Silvija Vukusic
Silvija was born in Split, Croatia and has been leading tours for ExperiencePlus! since 2008 mostly in her home country but in the past few years she’s also used her German skills to assist in Germany, and in 2013 she… Read full article
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Haute Cuisine: Movie Review
A new movie is on the playbill. As the film transports you to Paris and into the kitchen of personal cook to President of the Republic of France, we warn you: you may find yourself either looking to hop on… Read full article
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Cycling Andalucia: News from the Field
We’re always tickled when writers and photographers come on tour, and this time, Brice Peressini is reporting from Andalucia, Spain. He’s put together a post for each day of the tour, and we welcome you to follow along. Cycling Andalucia… Read full article