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Are you connected to the tourism/travel/hospitality industries or travel media in any way? If so, please specify how (kindly include any relevant company names/Web sites!).: I plan and operate international culinary tours
Global Tastes & Travels Inc.
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On which destinations & travel topics can you advise members especially well?: Dominica, Trinidad, Malaysia. India

What destinations are you most interested in learning about?: India, Cambodia, Italy, Grenada, Africa

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Pachamanca Cooking in Peru

Pachamanca is more than just a cooking method; it is a spiritual

offerring. Pachamanca comes from the Incan traditions of the Andean

region of Peru. The word comes from the Quencha language, meaning

earth (pacha) and pot (manca).

Pachamanca meals are roasted in the earth. A hole is dug and the meat

and vegetables are placed into this hole dug into the earth. Hot

stones are then placed on top of the food. The hole is covered up and

sealed completeley for… Continue

Posted on June 13, 2010 at 3:33pm — 4 Comments

India's Chand Boeri

One little known contribution to architecture made by India are called

stepwells. These architectural wonders are built deep into the

ground. With fluctuating rain in the desert communities of Rajasthan

and Gujarat, these were built as far back as 600 A.D. to conserve the

water for the community. The construction of these stepwells are

unique to other wells and tanks in that you have direct access to the

water, without having to send a bucket or other vessel down… Continue

Posted on June 5, 2010 at 10:35am

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At 8:28am on May 22, 2010, Carolyn Johnson said…: HI,

I will need a little more information from you. What type of cuisine, time frame and how far do you want to travel remember Harlem is hugh as a neighborhood. We could also do a private food tour in a brownstone with a chef.

At 8:47pm on May 21, 2010, Carolyn Johnson said…: Hi,

Yes we do walking toursin Harlem. Have you ever been to Harlem?

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