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Cooking Schools Around the World

Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. You teach that man to cook the fish in locations from Tuscany to Chiang Mai, Thailand, and he’s got himself one kick-ass vacation. You can too. These are the top cooking schools in hotels that can help you refine your culinary skills. The Cooking School: Four Seasons Chiang Mai Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand When it comes to…

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Destinations

The Armenia Travel Guide

The world really is your oyster this summer. As life gets back to normal, you can literally push boundaries again, and travel beyond the usual suspects. So we’re doing our public service and putting Armenia on your radar. This stunning country has it all going on; history, culture, scenery, food and wine. It’s also becoming a tech hub in the region, which makes it interesting from a business standpoint. In other words, you have both cerebral and purely hedonistic reasons…

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Philanthropy Interview

Introducing Sara Hakimi, GITW Scholarship Recipient

Welcome to Galavante’s Spotlight on Philanthropy, where we feature extraordinary individuals, changing the world. The Galavante in the World Foundation is proud to award our first scholarship to Sara Hakimi as she pursues her Masters degree at Georgetown University. Sara is interviewed by Madina, another extraordinary Afghan woman, who we know one day will arrive in the U.S. and join Sara in changing the world. Sara’s Journey: In Search of Hope Madina: Thank you so much Sara for sitting down…

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FOOD, Desserts

The Versatile Strawberry

It’s not easy to pick a favorite thing about Summer. But if you asked us, we’d say we love how experiential food feels in these warmer months. There’s something special about biting into a vegetable that you know is in its ripest season, or traveling upstate to harvest your own produce. And if we’re talking about quintessentially Summer foods, we need to talk about strawberries. Debatably the fruit of the season, strawberries hit their peak season at the beginning of June. While that…

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Destinations

Cheval Blanc St. Tropez

You love the Cheval Blanc in St. Barths, in part because no one has a better beach. The Cheval impressed you big time in Paris, where your stay was so good you didn’t want to leave. So chances are, in St. Tropez, Cheval Blanc will become your favorite as well. Here’s a preview of Cheval Blanc St. Tropez — a hotel and destination to put on your list. Overview The recently reopened Cheval Blanc St. Tropez sits in white Terracota…

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The Interview

Tash Oakley and The Business of Influence

How Tash Oakley Stays In Shape During Summer Travel This influential business woman is all about The Pilates Class Natasha Oakley is one of those businesswomen who really understands balance — working hard, working out, spending quality time with the family, and traveling. If you aren’t familiar with Tash Oakley. you’ll likely want to join her three million Instagram followers by the end of this article. She’s the CEO of the Pilates Class and Monday Swimwear — both of which…

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The Special

The 2022 St. Tropez List

Your hotel is booked. Your bags are packed. And now, you’re ready to get your South of France on this summer. Of course, anywhere you go – the HdC in Antibes, a little Casino Royale in Monte Carlo, or lavender fields as far as the eye can see in Provence – it’s going to be special. There’s a certain level of pure hedonism though, if you’re headed to St. Tropez. Let’s put it this way; it’s impossible not to have…

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The Mykonos List

So, you just re-watched Mamma Mia for the 10th time, and suddenly you have the insatiable urge to visit the picturesque Greek islands. Trust us, been there. If the beach bar and late-night dancing by the ocean are what kicked your wanderlust into high gear, Mykonos should be the next destination on your list. Here are the hottest spots for where to go out on Mykonos. Think of this as your snapshot list to send to the concierge for food,…

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Appetizers, FOOD

Tuna Crispy Rice Recipe

TikTok must be on its way out now that non-millennials are totally feeling it too. But there really are some useful life skills. Case in point: the tuna crispy rice that’s all the craze. Unlike the Jennifer Aniston salad, this is the real deal. With fresh ahi tuna and a secret technique to crisping up the rice, this is your new go-to recipe. And because we always have to take it to the next level, we’ve veganized the beloved dish…

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Celebrity Travel

Margot Robbie’s Travel List

We have major respect for Margot Robbie, who has proven to everyone that she is far more than a pretty face. She’s got both acting chops and business savvy, considering that she has her own production company. So where does Margot go on vacation after al that hard work? We highlight four spots that are on Margot Robbie’s travel list. Riviera Nayarit, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Margot will be starring as Barbie in the upcoming eponymous movie, and odds are she…

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