Whether it’s exploring the rainforests of Brazil, viewing the Atacama Desert from above by hot air balloon, immersing yourself in Ecuador’s Chocolate Trail or experiencing the sights and sounds of
Whether it’s exploring the rainforests of Brazil, viewing the Atacama Desert from above by hot air balloon, immersing yourself in Ecuador’s Chocolate Trail or experiencing the sights and sounds of Mexico in an action packed tour, 2016 has something for everyone with this round up of Member highlights from LATA.
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Argentinean Mesopotamia: Land of Rivers
A unique journey across the Argentinean Mesopotamia, to observe, admire and study the flora, the fauna, the landscape and the local communities culture and lifestyle. El Palmar, an amazing forest with palm trees over 300 years old, Ibera Wetlands, one of the most important wetlands and most biodiverse ones in the world, and one of the largest freshwater reserves of the continent, the Great Mocona Fall, a three-kilometer-
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After Destination Stratford’s successful launch of its audio tour program earlier this year, the local tourism agency is now working with the Stratford Festival and Stratford Perth Museum to develop two more themed around Festival founder Tom Patterson and world pop sensation Justin Bieber.
Destination Stratford launched its first three audio tours in February, shortly before the provincial lockdown and stay-at-home order came into effect. Since then, the free self-guided walking or virtual tours – focused on Stratford’s most popular and notorious buildings, personalities, hidden gems and rich history – have gained popularity as locals seek more ways to explore and learn about their hometown while out-of-towners can get a virtual taste of the city.
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When the weather outside is frightful, and the newspaper headlines far from delightful, seek comfort in cocoa. We’re not simply talking about the steamy brew, mind you, but cocoa as the main component in indulgent desserts.
Chocolate is a relatively new starring ingredient in the world of Jewish desserts, as dried fruit, nuts, and poppyseed (far less costly and arguably just as delicious) have been the traditional main players. In her fascinating culinary history,
On the Chocolate Trail: A Delicious Adventure Connecting Jews, Religions, History, Travel, Rituals and Recipes, Rabbi Deborah R. Prinz chronicles how the relationship between chocolate and Jewish food evolved, first tracing how Jewish merchants exiled from Spain in the 15th century became engaged extensively in the chocolate trade all over Europe. Prinz then outlines how immigrants from the continent in the late 1800s took advantage of their familiarity with this ingredient when establishing ba