By Pamala Reiter Belgian chocolate is all the same; deliciously sweet with those oh-so-soft and mouthwatering centers… that’s what I thought when I visited Belgium with a group of other travel advisors on a mission to learn all there is to know about Flanders. What we learned from Belgium’s premiere Master Chocolatier, Laurent Gerbaud, opened our eyes -- and our mouths -- … [Read more...] about Belgium’s Chocolate Jewel, Laurent Gerbaud — You Can Have an Experience with the Master
Destinations
Prohibition’s “Whisky Row” Now Home to Alberta’s First Craft Distillery
By Sally Pederson ITWPA Member South of Calgary in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains is the historical town of Turner Valley. The local movie theater, built in 1923 on what was known as “Whisky Row,” has been renewed and is now the home of Eau Claire Distillery -- Alberta’s first craft distillery. With their “grain-to-glass” philosophy, it’s the ideal setting, from … [Read more...] about Prohibition’s “Whisky Row” Now Home to Alberta’s First Craft Distillery
Breathtaking. Stunning. Utterly Amazing. Hiking the Great Wall of China
By Colleen Bessel ITWPA Member Gingerly I step through the crumbling watchtower at Samatai West and onto the Great Wall of China. I will never forget that first moment. The wall snaking off in either direction as far as the eye can see, the trail undulating up and down along the crest of the mountain ridge. It stops you in your tracks. It takes your breath away. Steep, … [Read more...] about Breathtaking. Stunning. Utterly Amazing. Hiking the Great Wall of China
Lunch at Cru
By Victoria Hart ITWPA Member Charleston, South Carolina is a food town. Good old southern cooking is available, but so is fresh farm to table cuisine. Located at 18 Pinckney Street in the historic district is a charming old house off the beaten path with culinary magic happening inside. A creation of Executive Chef John Zucker, the name inspired me to expand my French. … [Read more...] about Lunch at Cru
Eating in Spain: “Basqueing” in the Glow of San Sebastian
By Teri Bialosky A fellow patron at Arzak, a renowned restaurant ranked #8 on the World’s Best List and featured in a wonderful documentary entitled “Three Stars” (well worth watching), was making copious notes of each course. He told me he had been coming to the restaurant in Spain’s Basque region for years, but this time he was writing a review for a regional paper. (He is … [Read more...] about Eating in Spain: “Basqueing” in the Glow of San Sebastian