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  • Bike & Barge Amsterdam to Bruges

    Q&A with a first-time ExperiencePlus! Traveler Luxury travel advisor and expert traveler Theresa Jackson joined our Bike and Barge: Amsterdam to Bruges this July and answered a few questions about her first ExperiencePlus! tour. Would you consider yourself a cyclist?… Read full article

  • Recipe: Asparagus Frittata With Burrata and Herb Pesto

    Easy and delicious, this frittata makes for a great brunch dish or an easy late-night dinner. Here’s a classic from Mark Bittman’s recipe box. Ingredients 1 small bunch medium asparagus, tough bottoms removed ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup… Read full article

  • Cycling Chile December through March (and beyond)

    Chile offers everything that an active traveler could possibly want with a fascinating history, captivating natural beauty, and delicious food this country will capture your heart and your senses. Now that summer is officially coming to an end in the… Read full article

  • Bicycling the Islands of Dalmatia Plus! the South Coast

    Croatia has one of the most dramatic coastlines in the Mediterranean region. The Dinaric Alps plunge right into the sea, fracturing into a series of islands stretching along the full length of the Dalmatian Coast. Historically the region was caught… Read full article

  • Four Reasons to Cycle Chile’s Wine Country

    World Famous Wines Let’s start with the obvious – Chile’s got some great wine. Cycle Chile’s Wine Country with ExperiencePlus! and you will come to understand and appreciate the rich flavor of Chile’s outstanding New World wines such as the… Read full article

  • Recipe: Tomato and Peach Salad with Whipped Goat Cheese

    We love foods that are fresh from the garden (or farmer’s market). Here is a great summer salad that is super quick to prepare but looks and tastes like it’s straight out of a Michelin-rated kitchen! Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin… Read full article

  • A Deeper Look at Bike and Boat Tours

    A Deeper Look at Bike and Boat Tours What to expect when you’re on board (and off). Arguably one of the best parts of bike and boat tours: you only have to unpack once! Spend your days cycling through small… Read full article

  • Cycling Corsica: Pure Pleasure

    Cycling Corsica Tour Leader Jo Kent’s Top Three Highlights Of all the places in the world our Tour Leader Jo Kent has toured by bicycle (and there are a lot of them), she still considers Corsica to be one of… Read full article

  • 5 Reasons To Bicycle the Grand Tour of Andalucia

    5 Reasons To Bicycle the Grand Tour of Andalucia Much of Andalucía’s colorful culture and stunning architecture  springs from its history. For centuries this region in the south of Spain was the frontier between different faiths and cultures. This crossroads… Read full article

  • 4 Tours Following Famous Rivers

    Cycling along peaceful roads and quiet bike paths is one of the best ways to experience Europe’s famous rivers. We’ve got four tours that are sure to whet your appetite for a cycling adventure along world-famous waterways winding through some… Read full article

  • 4 Great Tours for First Time Bike Travelers

    4 Great tours for first time bike travelers Whether you are an experienced cyclist at home but it is your first time traveling by bicycle, or it’s your first time bicycling in a while but you’re eager to begin traveling… Read full article

  • Recipe: Potato Salad with Eggs and Mustard Vinaigrette

    Warm weather means backyard BBQ’s and pot luck dinners! At the Fort Collins office we have been enjoying an abundance of boiled local eggs during staff lunches, so we’re excited to test easy-to-make recipe ourselves. Ingredients 2½ pounds new or… Read full article

  • Fall Escapes For 2021

    Trying to decide where to go on a bike tour this fall? Look no further! Whether you’re looking for a challenging and hilly ride, endless miles of remote coastline, or a leisurely excursion interspersed with delicious wine, we’ve got the… Read full article

  • What to expect: cycling in South America

    ExperiencePlus! offers fully-supported, guided bicycling tours in South America with the help of long-standing local partners who have been collaborating with us since 2006.  Tour Leaders are ExperiencePlus!-trained and you can’t get more “local” than this team! You can expect… Read full article

  • Croatia Bike and Boat Coming 2020!

    We’re thrilled to announce that our Croatia Bike and Boat Tour is returning in 2020. Join us as we discover Dalmatia’s spectacular limestone coastline by bicycle AND boat! Arrive early to explore Split, home of Diocletian’s 3rd century palace which… Read full article

  • Recipe: Spanish Bocadillos

    Bocadillos  or typical Spanish sandwiches are made on a long, tubular barra de pan (think baguette). The sandwich is usually made of some combination of cured ham, cheese, tomato, tuna, fried squid or any other combination. The key is simplicity.… Read full article

  • Book Review: Italianità – The Essence of Being Italian and Italian-American

    ExperiencePlus! founder Rick Price reviews a book written by one of our travelers! Take a look at Rick’s review of William Giovinazzo’s book, Italianità – The Essence of Being Italian and Italian-American. OK, I don’t really qualify as Italian-American even… Read full article

  • Bike and Barge Tours Are Filling Up Fast!

    Book your 2019 tour before it’s too late! Experience it all -on and off boat- as we float the ancient waterways of Europe on a private barge. Our two unique Bike and Barge itineraries take you away from the tourist… Read full article