What Is It Like to Travel to Europe Right Now?
Filed Under Destination Features, Travel Tips, What's Up at TIK, Greece
After more than a year with no travel, the experience of being on vacation in Greece felt like a breath of fresh air and gave us a newfound gratitude for being able to go abroad once again. Binging travel shows while stuck at home is no substitute for the rejuvenation you get from the real thing! What It's Like to Fly to Europe Right Now Our journey from Chicago to Athens was… Read
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Update on Travel to Greece on Our Greek Culinary Vacations
Filed Under Destination Features, Travel Tips, Travel Videos, What's Up at TIK, Greece
Updated September 9, 2021. Greece reopened to American tourists in May, and was one of the first European countries to reopen its borders. We are happy to report that you can take a culinary vacation to Greece! See all our culinary vacations in Greece. Current Status of Travel to Greece Greece had strict measures in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but loosened those restrictions over the summer. Find… Read
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"When Will I Be Able to Travel to Europe?" and Other Burning Travel Questions in the Age of COVID
Filed Under Destination Features, Travel Tips, Travel Videos, What's Up at TIK, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, Spain, Turkey
Originally published April 1, 2021. Updated June 23, 2021. Our video blogs answer the burning questions surrounding travel in the age of COVID, including "When will I be able to travel to Europe again?" Scroll down for our April 1 blog, and see our May 12 update here. Read on for the most up-to-date news of Italy's reopening. And read on for updated information. When will I be able to… Read
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What Are the Saronic Islands?
Filed Under Destination Features, Travel Tips, Greece
Greece is one of our most popular destinations for a cooking vacation, and with an amazing gastronomy and gorgeous places to visit, that should be no surprise! One of our most popular Greek cooking vacations is our Greek Cooking Odyssey, which takes place on the island of Poros, one of the Saronic islands. So what are the Saronic Islands and what makes them so popular? What Are the Saronic Islands?… Read
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5 Best Beach Vacations for Foodies with The International Kitchen
Filed Under Destination Features, Travel Tips, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Spain
You may think that, when organizing your next vacation, you have to choose between a culinary vacation and a beach vacation. But you would be wrong! We have plenty of fabulous foodie trips that combine both hands-on cooking classes and foodie tours with amazing time at the beach. And let's face it. We're all ready for some relaxation after a year of pandemic. So whether you're looking to travel this… Read
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Béchamel, The Mother Sauce
Filed Under Food History, Kitchen Tips, Recipes, France, Greece, Italy
I first encountered béchamel sauce, or besciamella in Italian, when I lived in Italy during my university days and was taught by my Italian boyfriend's mother to make lasagna, or "pasta al forno" as it is called there. Yes, lasagna! In Italy lasagna (or lasagne, adopting the plural form), is not piled with ricotta and mozzarella, it is, rather, a delightful concoction of thinly rolled, flat egg noodles sandwiched between… Read
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