There's no waffling about Belgium's baking heritage: waffles have a special place in the country's heart. In fact, the words "Belgium" and "waffle" are as synonymous as "France" and "baguette".
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Food is love, and it is also the perfect gift for a host, a gourmand, a home cook, or anyone who appreciates a truly special culinary experience, and a lovely bottle of something special (alcoholic or non-) to pair it with. Look no further. With these 20+ “global entries,” you are certain to find a delicious gift inspired by great cuisines and chefs from around the globe.
In addition to great taste, some of these gifts bring an extra something to feel good about. They’re non-GMO, B-Corp certified, responsibly sourced and give back to a nonprofit or have created a business model that supports local artisans and communities with reliable work and a fair wage. A great way to give!
Afghanistan is renowned for its delicious nuts and dried fruits. The Ziba Foods Holiday Box contains colorful bags of heirloom and wild-grown varieties native to the country: sun-dried figs, baby pistachio kernels, dry roasted & salted Shakhurbai Almonds, sweet apricot kernels, raw Gurbandi almonds, dried white mulberries, and kishmish raisins. In addition to remarkably flavorful top-quality products, Ziba collaborates with small farms and ensures year-round employment and job security for its (mostly female) workers.
I am fortunate to have spent time in Chengdu, in the heart of Sichuan province, and found myself craving the spicy, savory, umami flavors ever since. No more! Anyone who loves spice like I do will enjoy the By Jing Set from Fly By Jing–founded by Jing Gao, a chef and Chengdu native. The Set includes seven savory condiments, plus a heady spice mix and chili oil. Also included is the new Chengdu Crunch, a tingly, crunchy, spicy chili crunch blend with fava beans, yellow split peas, soy beans, pumpkin seeds, sesame and sunflower seeds–perfect for just about everything! Plus, it’s all non-GMO, tree nut and peanut free, vegan, free of artificial preservatives, flavors or MSG. And, it’s B-Corp certified.
Those with extremely high standards will not be disappointed with the French Bloom Discovery Gift Box, an elegant gift set that includes two beautiful bottles of nonalcoholic French bubbly–one white, one rose–along with two elegant champagne flutes. Launched by Maggie Frerejean-Taittinger (yes, THAT Taittinger!) and fashion model Constance Jablonski, the award-winning French Bloom features beautifully balanced, organic, dealcoholized wines and champagnes that are leaders in the category and can be found in high-end establishments from Annabel’s London to L’Atelier Joel Robuchon. Vegan, and sulfite- and preservative-free. Sante!
Golden milk is a warm, comforting, healthy and delicious drink. Infused with anti-inflammatory turmeric, golden milk has its roots in Ayurveda. The Spicewalla Golden Milk Collection offers a
There's no waffling about Belgium's baking heritage: waffles have a special place in the country's heart. In fact, the words "Belgium" and "waffle" are as synonymous as "France" and "baguette".
One of the most picturesque villages in the Tirol, Alpbach is not the place for a rip-roaring après ski scene, but its clutch of classic wooden chalet hotels, traditional stube restaurants and quiet bars make it a great choice for a restorative mountain break. Alongside the perfectly groomed pistes accessed by the Wiedersbergerhorn gondola, are easy snow-shoeing trails, a 7km toboggan run and torchlit hikes. Mountain huts dot the Alpbachtal-Wildschönau valley, serving käsespätzle (Tirolean macaroni cheese) and spiced gluhwein. Stay at the Post, a charming, family-run hotel in the heart of the village – and the best value in town.Doubles from £138 B&B; hotel-post.co.at
While shopping on Amazon is great – and super convenient – for some people, there’s nothing like actually going into a brick-and-mortar store. Especially if it is incredibly beautiful.
With the new year just around the corner, these new hotels should be on the travel radar. For some, bucket list travel may be the best holiday present of all. Others enjoy the anticipation of planning the trip together, especially if you can redeem hard-earned loyalty points to make the trip more affordable. A handful will be lucky enough to win a free vacation trip, but for everyone else, these are some of the newest hotels worth exploring in 2024.
Spain now has the world’s most powerful passport, according to a new index.
Good morning from Skift. It’s Tuesday, December 19. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.
It’s not too late to get some last-minute gifts shipped for folks on your list who enjoy the great outdoors, but want to do it in style. Glamorous camping is made easy with these finds.
Looking for the perfect winter holiday? From festive light displays to powdery ski slopes, Europe has no shortage of enticing options.
Whether you haven't kicked off your Christmas shopping yet, lack inspiration, or simply haven't had a moment to ponder it, fret not. Keep reading for some great Parisian gift ideas crafted by some of the city's most talented creators that are guaranteed to bring some of that seasonal festive cheer to your loved ones and create a reminiscent feeling of travel to the French capital until their next visit.
Europe is home to 63 of the top 100 city destinations in the world, according to a new ranking.
They say you can never go back, but that’s only true in part, and doesn’t apply to travel at all. Visit a place a second time, and you go with a seasoned pair of eyes, and all the buoyancy and confidence of familiarity. My second time in Saint-Louis, Senegal, I was better at fending off the touts, better at finding the best grub, better at dealing with the heat. I picked a better hotel—the La Résidence, with its antique whiff of cigar smoke, its old-world comforts, and its rooftop views of the city. And this time, I would go further—I’d be spending a week gliding up the Senegal River, 125 miles from Saint-Louis to the trading town of Podor, on a river cruiser, the Bou el Mogdad.
Streets in Madrid could be shut down due to overcrowding in the city centre.