We focused on the topic of Food and Drinks this week at #rtwchat and had perhaps the best chat ever! Let me know if you are enjoying these and what topics you want to see in the future. Recap of the chat after the jump
Understanding the history of a particular place can be an integral part of understanding it in the present. But for some travelers, many of those historical sites – museums, monuments, memorials, castles, cathedrals, and churches – that can tell us so much about the past, can also be a little, well….boring. If old buildings and carefully curated exhibits don’t get you excited to learn about a place’s past – or if you’re just looking for a few possibilities outside the museum walls – consider a few other options. Food, drink, fashion, and music can also influence a country’s development, sometimes just as much as its government, religion or industry. If you’re looking for a few different ways to gain more insight into a place you’re visiting, think a bit outside outside the museum and get a bit more hands-on. Farming, agriculture and food have all shaped the development of many countries. A lack of food has started revolutions. And when you taste a country’s traditional food, you learn even more about what life was once like for the common people of the time. Learn to cook a traditional dish, try a local delicacy, or visit a food museum. In the past, people had far fewer options for what to drink; they drank what was local, with drinking culture developing to [...]
Understanding the history of a particular place can be an integral part of understanding it in the present. But for some travelers, many of those historical sites – museums, monuments, memorials, castles, cathedrals, and churches – that can tell us so much about the past, can also be a little, well….boring. If old buildings and carefully curated exhibits don’t get you excited to learn about a place’s past – or if you’re just looking for a few possibilities outside the museum walls – consider a few other options. Food, drink, fashion, and music can also influence a country’s development, sometimes just as much as its government, religion or industry. If you’re looking for a few different ways to gain more insight into a place you’re visiting, think a bit outside outside the museum and get a bit more hands-on. Farming, agriculture and food have all shaped the development of many countries. A lack of food has started revolutions. And when you taste a country’s traditional food, you learn even more about what life was once like for the common people of the time. Learn to cook a traditional dish, try a local delicacy, or visit a food museum. In the past, people had far fewer options for what to drink; they drank what was local, with drinking culture developing to [...]