How to make empanadas September 9th, 2020 • by Michelle Cournoyer Hi there! As the destination manager for our Argentina tours, I was thrilled when I had the opportunity to scout our Patagonia hiking adventure a couple of years ago. I was mostly excited for the mountains but was delightfully surprised by the fantastic food, including the famed empanadas—Argentina’s most popular snack. Although these half-moon, stuffed… Read More »
Patagonia Slideshow September 1st, 2020 • by Matt Holmes Argentina: Patagonia Hiking Journey Vast, remote, and at times, unforgiving, it’s a place that has captured the imaginations of everyone from explorers and scientists, to ranchers and visitors from around the globe. Interested in our Argentina hiking tours? Contact us.
Curiosity of Language August 18th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes Language is a curious portal into understanding a culture—an insight into what’s important in a society. For example, Icelanders have over 40 words to describe snow because it’s an inherent part of living in Iceland. And there are dozens of words to describe camels and their behavior in Arabic because North African and Middle-Eastern desert… Read More »
Vermont's Food Scene August 11th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes Vermont is a proud agriculture and dairy state with an incredible tradition of fresh, local food, particularly cheese, apple and maple products, and locally-raised meat. There is also a large variety of local craft beer, hard cider, and even wine. We can eat pretty darn well here, and we are grateful for the plethora of… Read More »
The 'Layer Principle' explained August 5th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes Seasoned hikers and travelers will tell you that having the correct clothing is essential for an enjoyable hiking tour. But if you’re new to active travel or aren’t sure your gear is working for you, let me explain the layering principle, so you’ll know what gear you need to buy and how to best use… Read More »