Having lived in Spain since 1999, Pure Adventures guide Bo Lohmann is knows a lot about the cuisine unique to this part of the world. Fresh vegetables, olive oil and sea salt are staples in a Spanish diet and simple preparation makes it easy for you to try any (or all) his favorite Spanish recipes....Read More
Meet Bo Lohmann, our guide in Spain. Bo has lived in Spain since 1999 and began working with Pure Adventures Self Guided Travel in 2010. In this Postcard from Spain, he shares with us his favorite Spanish recipes, wines and sights (plus tells us the real reason why he always travels with a Swiss Army...Read More
5 Foods to Try in Burgundy The French region of Burgundy offers visitors a little bit of everything in one breathtaking destination. Teeming with rich history and vibrant culture and boasting beautiful landscapes just waiting to be explored and discovered, Burgundy provides all the charm and elegance that the world has come to...Read More
Tiny Pienza is packed with history. Widely regarded as the “ideal” city of the Renaissance, Pope Pius II transformed the Italian village he was born in, into his vision of a perfect city. The Pope used his influence and affluence (assisted by architect Bernardo il Rossellino and humanist Leon Battista Alberti) to build a group...Read More
Struffoli – An Italian Holiday Favorite! You don’t have to be in Italy to enjoy a tradition Christmas dessert; although I know we all would like to be there. Struffoli is a Neapolitan dish made of deep fried balls of dough about the size of marbles. It is also a favorite gastronomic treat following Christmas...Read More
Pure Adventures self-guided cycling tours usually include a buffet breakfast. Skip the pastries and go for these 5 nutrition packed breakfast choices to be well fueled for a day of adventure. Oatmeal Low on the glycemic index and high in complex carbohydrates, choose oatmeal instead of cold cereal when filling your breakfast bowl. Adding to oatmeal’s reputation...Read More
Gazpacho – Easy and Delicious! When most people think of soup they envision a steamy concoction that brings warmth on cold nights and comforts the soul. The Spanish answer to soup is Gazpacho, which is quite the opposite. Served raw and cold, it is an interesting vegetable based dish that is particularly popular during the...Read More
5 Foods to Try in Portugal A trip to Portugal is like an awakening of the senses. From the glistening waves and bustling resorts of the Algarve to the blissful countryside, to the quaint cobblestone streets of the many tiny towns and villages, it’s truly the best of all worlds in this one spectacular destination....Read More
The Ultimate Paella Paella, a traditional rice dish of Spain, originated in the fields of a region called Valencia in eastern Spain. It is said that at lunch time in the mid-nineteenth century, workers in the fields would make the rice dish in a flat pan over a fire. They mixed in whatever they could...Read More
An Irish Favorite – Plum Pudding It wouldn’t be Christmas in Ireland without the delicious plum pudding, an Irish favorite. Plum pudding certainly is not designed for swift cooking, but stored correctly it can last until Easter and the taste alone makes it worth the hours of boiling. When Christmas Day arrives, almost every Irish...Read More
