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Regions and Gastronomy
Diane Dodd

Catalonia, European Region of Gastronomy for 2016

Catalonia has been declared European Region of Gastronomy 2016. The importance of the cultural heritage linked to the gastronomy and the fact that Catalan chefs lead the international cuisine have been instrumental in obtaining the license, an initiative by a platform of European regions (IGCAT). Read more …

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Experience Tourism
Diane Dodd

In Key West, a Taste of Cuban Coffee Culture

With Key West’s proximity to Cuba, it should come as no surprise that cafe con leche, the heady mix of espresso shots and piping hot milk hand-whipped into a froth, and its phalanx of accompaniments — buttery, crispy Cuban toast, thick Cuban sandwiches bursting with fatty ham, fried pork and

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Cities and Culture
Diane Dodd

Theme Park City: Zaandam

Zaandam is in fact a city within another city, namely Zaanstad. Zaanstad is a city adjacent to the northwest of AmsterdamFrom 2003 onwards the city centre of Zaandam, is being rebuilt. This project is called Inverdan and has been designed by architect Sjoerd Soeters. The goals of the project are

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Experience Tourism
Diane Dodd

In Pictures: The Most Unique Festivals Around The World

Where will you find yourself this year? We always knew the world was crazy and these festivals are a solid proof of that. Bored Panda prepared a list of some of the craziest, messiest or the most colorful festivals and events, that have gathered millions of people from all around

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IGCAT - International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism
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