by Diana Osberg | Apr 6, 2014 | - Mia Cucina, - Peru, Epicurean, International
Modern cultures are beginning to understand that wholesome food is important in maintaining the body’s wellbeing and promoting a healthy spirit. Indeed, there are those who say dining on haute cuisine is a spiritual experience. Some even believe one’s body is their...
by Diana Osberg | Mar 27, 2014 | - Peru, Adventure, International
After a short night’s sleep at the lovely Inkallpa Valle Sagrado Hotel in Urubamba, I arose at 4:45 a.m. and found my sense of humor. It was in my suitcase. Good thing I remembered to pack it. Today was a new day. I felt so much better than I had the night...
by Diana Osberg | Mar 23, 2014 | - Peru, International
There are different kinds of journeys in life. Some are by jet or train to foreign lands. Some are road trips over the hills and through the woods to grandma’s house. Still other journeys take us deep inside to a place we know little about… ourselves. I’ve felt...
by Diana Osberg | Feb 5, 2014 | - Spain, International
The fairytale town of Pals was now in our rearview mirror and, within 15 minute’s drive south, our little tour group was in the ruggedly picturesque town of Calella de Palafrugell on the Costa Brava. Calella, Llafranc and Tamariu are the three fishing villages that...
by Diana Osberg | Feb 5, 2014 | - Spain, International
As the frosty morning warmed up, we left the beautiful city of Girona and continued on to the walled medieval town of Pals with our guide, Lydia. Located on the summit of the hill of Puig Aspre just a few miles from the Costa Brava, Pals dates back to the 9th century...
by Diana Osberg | Feb 1, 2014 | - Spain, International
On my last day in Barcelona, I headed back to the Explore Catalunya tour office for a day tour to Girona, Pals and the Costa Brava. I’d been looking forward to seeing the Costa Brava more than anything on this trip. As on the Tarragona tour the previous day, our...