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Tarta de Santiago
Strolling down the calles of Santiago, you are bound to be met with a Tarta de Santiago sample as restaurant and cafe owners try to tempt you into their establishment. Almonds form the base of this delicious tarta which you… Read full article
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Recipe: Gazpacho Andaluz
Updated in 2021 – this recipe is still one of the best ones I’ve found for Gazpacho Andaluz. This recipe came from my host mother (the family I lived with when I studied in Sevilla in 2003). She was an… Read full article
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Recipe: Rick’s Pinto Bean Steak Chili
Rick and Paola (founders of ExperiencePlus! and parents to Monica and Maria Elena) have spent the last few years exploring the Western U.S. in their RV. They happened to be in Nebraska in the spring of 2020 and ended up… Read full article
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Recipe: Pumpkin Muffins
‘Tis the season for all things pumpkin. One of my favorite applications for pumpkin is muffins. There is something about that flavor, the spices and the sweetness that makes them so good. This recipe was borrowed from Pretty Simple Sweet… Read full article
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Travel Books To Dream With
With the seasons changing, and this year keeping most of us home bound, it seems like the best antidote to the travel bug might be to hunker down with a book and get lost in the stories of others’ travels. … Read full article
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Recipe: Zucchini Crusted Pizza
If you have too many zucchini growing in your garden (or your neighbor is desperately trying to give you more), try out this zucchini pizza crust with your favorite pizza toppings. Ingredients: Parchment paper 2 cups, packed and drained (or… Read full article
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What’s All the “Plus!” About?
The Long and Short of our Bicycle Tours If you’ve poked around the tour finder on our website, or been on tour with us, you’ve likely noticed many of our bicycle tour itineraries have two departure length options: a short … Read full article
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Light and Filling Salade Nicoise
Light and Filling Salade Nicoise Of the many interesting salads offered in France, from those with cheese to meat to more complex combinations, this is one of my favorites. It is a light dish that I find very satisfying. The… Read full article
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How Bike Across Italy Began in 1972
ExperiencePlus Co-founder, Rick Price (pictured in the front with iconic beard, and wife and co-founder Paola Malpezzi behind him), shares the the story of how it all started with Bike Across Italy. To celebrate Paola’s graduation from the University of… Read full article
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Recipe: Aperol Spritz
If this cocktail doesn’t say summer in Italy, I don’t know what does. Bring a little taste of Italy to your back porch this summer with an Aperol Spritz. Ingredients 2 oz. Aperol 3 oz. Prosecco Splash of club soda… Read full article
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Recipe: Packing the Perfect Mid-Ride Picnic
Lunch on the Roll Ride until your hungry … or can’t get enough of the view Cycling can certainly kick one’s appetite into gear, and a picnic lunch is a great excuse to take a break and enjoy your surroundings.… Read full article
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Top 4 Tours for a Culture Fix
4 Great Tours for a Cultural Fix Bicycle travel is a great way to get a taste for local culture – in its many forms. Here are a few of our bicycle tours filled with phenomenal routes and deep dives… Read full article
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Summer Cycling: Pro Tips For Keeping Cool
Summer is here which will inevitably lead to some hot days for cycling. We’ve got a few tips to keep you cool(ish) while riding, but before we jump into our tips for keeping cool, let’s revisit some of our old… Read full article
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Recipe: Picnicking On a Bike Ride
Lunch on the Roll Ride until your hungry … or can’t get enough of the view Cycling can certainly kick one’s appetite into gear, and a picnic lunch is a great way to take in local scenery and local specialties… Read full article
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Squash Blossom Quesadillas
Along with the bounty of zucchini and yellow squash, the blossoms of these plants are delicate, colorful and oh so delicious. If you do not have a garden, make friends with a gardener or head to your local farmer’s market. … Read full article
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Recipe: Rhubarb Tartlets
Between the creamy custard, bright color and melt-in-your-mouth crust, this recipe makes for a perfect ending to any meal! Ingredients unsalted butter, for greasing plain flour, for dusting 375 g sweet shortcrust pastry 2 tablespoons grated ginger 1 orange 300… Read full article
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Recipe: Endive Radish Salad with Ricotta Toast
Have you joined the COVID baking craze while stuck at home? If so, this would make a great topping for one of your homemade loafs. If not, you can swing by the store and snag you favorite loaf of fresh… Read full article
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Escape with these great virtual getaways
Virtual Experiences Throughout The World As most vacation plans remain in limbo we’re continuing to keep the sense of adventure alive with creative alternatives. Until we are all able physically hit the road, we’ve got a few virtual escapes that… Read full article