Tag: World Tour

World Tour:  A little taste of Sicily
[ 0 ] June 3, 2011 |

World Tour: A little taste of Sicily

I’ve obsessed over my appreciation of Italian treats and my burning desire to hop on a flight to Italy and give my taste buds a tour of the country.  While I wait on my United Airlines points to accumulate, I try to find ways to treat myself to not-so-authentic experiences that would mimic the joyful dining pleasures […]

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World Tour: Memorial Day Weekend
[ 0 ] May 27, 2011 |

World Tour: Memorial Day Weekend

For me, Memorial Day weekend signals the official welcoming of summer.  Some people cash in those American Airlines points and hit up sunny places like Miami Beach, while others convene in parks and in backyards to enjoy the weather and a smorgasbord of grilled food.  In the south, cookouts are the go-to activity for sunny […]

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World Tour:  Point and Pray
[ 0 ] May 13, 2011 |

World Tour: Point and Pray

I was talking to a friend of mine who had the thrilling experience of dropping everything, and booking a cheap flight to Europe, where he backpacked for six months.  We got on the subject of restaurant experiences and he told me about his “point-and-pray” experiences.  Basically, while he was traveling across Europe, if he went into a […]

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World Tour: Food and Travel
[ 0 ] April 29, 2011 |

World Tour: Food and Travel

I stumbled upon yet another opportunity to enjoy the treasures of travel and food!  The International Kitchen is a culinary travel company that provides travelers with the experience of “cooking school vacations.”  Looking to book a flight and see the sights of a new place? Greece, Turkey and Morocco are just a few of the […]

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World Tour:  Happy Easter!
[ 0 ] April 22, 2011 |

World Tour: Happy Easter!

It’s Easter weekend and people are preparing for long weekends, family gatherings, Easter egg hunts, and most excitedly – Easter dinner.  While some people may be even boarding flights to celebrate this Christian holiday abroad, most of the people that I know prefer to save those United Airlines points and instead enjoy a hearty meal and the good […]

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