Culinary Vacations in Europe

Having just spent five marvelous weeks in Italy enjoying (a bit too much) cheese, learning how to make pizza, and spending money on olives at the farmers’ market, it comes to no surprise that I talk about visiting the country every chance I get. 

One of the main reasons why travelers (including me) keep returning to Spain is because we ended up falling in love with Spanish food. So it comes to no surprise that Spanish cuisine has been thriving in terms of popularity – especially in the past decade or so.

Dating back to the European Middle Ages, Christmas Markets are now a common occurrence in most European cities. The tradition also moved to North America and Asia, so Christmas fairs open each year in USA, Canada, Japan, and China.

Traveling does not only encourage a person’s willingness to explore and increase their independence, but it also pushes them to limits they haven’t experienced and provides abundant cultural awareness. I believe that this is particularly true for students.