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Food connects us all. It's a way to connect to each other—to our culture, our past, and the world around us. When I travel, exploring the food culture is one of my favorite things to experience. And in turn, I love to bring back those flavors as a souvenir and infuse them into dishes at home.

From local foods to try in each country to recipes from around the world—sample all the flavor and try a new dish! You might find something you love. :)

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Mulled Wine Recipe

Recipes Around the World: Glühwein (German Mulled Wine)

The holiday season calls for this delicious, wine-based drink brimming with spices and citrus flavors. Here’s the recipe for how to make glühwein, or German mulled wine at home!

Georgian Chicken Garlic Sauce

Recipes Around the World: Georgian Chicken in Garlic Sauce

Bring a bit of the Caucasus to your kitchen with this international recipe. Here’s how to make shkmeruli—Georgian Chicken in Garlic Sauce!

Belarusian Draniki Recipe

Recipes Around the World: Belarusian Draniki

For breakfast, there is no better dish than draniki or Belarusian potato pancakes. Here’s the recipe to make Belarusian Draniki at home!

Thai Spicy Larb

Recipes Around the World: Thai Spicy Larb

Thai Larb is perfect to kick off any dinner party or date night. It is spicy, sour, salty, and full of umami flavors. Here’s the recipe for how to make Thai Spicy Larb at home!

tres leches cake

Recipes Around the World: Tres Leches Cake

Looking for a tasty treat? Here’s the authentic recipe for how to make Tres Leches Cake at home!

ensaimada recipe

Recipes Around the World: Filipino Ensaïmada

Ensaïmadas are staples at the local bakeries and chain bakeshops of the Philippines. Here’s the recipe to make these fluffy pastries at home!

Homemade Peach Cobbler Recipe

Recipes Around the World: Peach Cobbler

How does peach cobbler fresh out of the oven topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream sound? Here’s the recipe for how to make old fashioned Peach Cobbler at home!

Recipe Around the World Tortilla Espanola Spanish Omelette

Recipes Around the World: Tortilla Española

Typically served as a tapa, Tortilla Española is Spain’s answer to the omelette! Complete with potatoes and onions, here’s how to make this delicious Spanish recipe at home.

kahk el eid cookies

Recipes Around the World: Egyptian Kahk Cookies

A sweet treat usually made for the Eid holiday in Egypt, here’s the recipe for how to make Egyptian Kahk cookies at home!

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Memories from a weekend at @knickerbocker_mansion

Memories from a weekend at @knickerbocker_mansion 🐻❄️
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One of the true highlights of Southern California is how close you are to everything. You can literally surf and snowboard in the same day!

An easy morning drive from LA or San Diego, Big Bear is the perfect weekend escape any time of year!

We stayed at Knickerbocker Mansion—a rustic mountain lodge that was made for everything from weddings to family retreats to girlfriend getaways.

I haven’t gotten together with my friends and their families in over a year, so we finally planned a trip there and it was a total blast!

You exclusively rent the entire 2.5 acre property, complete with multiple lodgings that can sleep up to 33 people! There’s a game room, playroom for kids, massive dining room and tons of outdoor space for sledding, hanging out around the fire pit or playing on the playground. There’s even access to a hiking trail directly from the property! And while you never need to leave the property, it’s a 5 minute walk to town.

I shared a roundup of our weekend and all the finer details about this one-of-a-kind property on my blog! Check out my stories or search “Knickerbocker” on my blog!
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It’s International Women’s Day! 🌎 •••

It’s International Women’s Day! 🌎
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As a female-owned small business, with an all-female team, creating resources and experiences for female travelers, today is such an important day to reflect on the power of female community.

While literally everything “The Blonde Abroad” is focused on empowering women, starting an all-female tour company has been one of my most rewarding ventures.

In just two years of operating @TBAescapes, we hosted over 200 women hailing from 16 different countries. We had big plans to expand into all new destinations to share even more of the world with women when COVID hit.

After 8 years of running my blog, launching TBA Escapes tours really felt like stepping into my purpose.

There is something so magical about bringing women together for a shared experience. It’s so much deeper than the destination. It’s about conquering fears, trying something new, building human connection and creating lifelong friendships.

We’ve hosted first-time and seasoned travelers, sisters, cousins, mothers, and even mothers-to-be. Everyone is welcome.

We also strive to empower women in our host communities by hiring female guides and supporting local businesses.

It has truly been one of the most rewarding experiences in my life and is a constant reminder that we are better together.

Moving forward, we have some big plans for our tours. I cannot wait to announce the new experiences we have in store! (If you have any requests for tour destinations, pop them in the comments!)

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