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https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/History-of-British-Food/ Great Britain  – three very different countries, England, Scotland and Wales, each with a rich and varied history and culture. Perhaps this explains the diversity of its culinary traditions. The history of Britain has played a large part in its traditions, its culture – and its food. The Romans for instance brought us cherries, stinging nettles ( to be used as a salad vegetable), cabbages and peas, as well as improving the cultivation of crops such as corn. And they brought us wine!  The Romans  were prolific road builders,  these roads  allowing for the first time the easy transportation of produce throughout the country. The Saxons were excellent farmers and cultivated a wide variety of herbs. These were not used just for flavour as they are today but were used as bulk to pad out stews. The  Vikings and Danes  brought us the techniques for smoking and drying fish – even today the North East coasts of England and Scotland

https://www.ricksteves.com/press-room/ricks-travel-philosophy   Rick's Travel Philosophy Travel is freedom... one of the last great sources of legal adventure. Travel is intensified living, with maximum thrills per minute. It's recess, and we need it. Experiencing the real Europe requires catching it by surprise, going casual... Through the Back Door. Affording travel is a matter of priorities. (Make do with the old sofa.) You can travel simply, safely, and comfortably anywhere in Europe for $100 a day plus transportation costs. In many ways, spending more money only builds a thicker wall between you and what you came to see. Europe is a cultural carnival, and time after time, you'll find that its best acts are free and the best seats are the cheap ones. A tight budget forces you to travel close to the ground, meeting and communicating with the people. Never sacrifice sleep, nutrition, safety, or cleanliness in the name of budget. Simply enjoy the local-style alternatives t

https://www.ricksteves.com/tours/rave-reviews-tour-guides Rave Reviews: Tour Guides Rick is adamant about hiring guides he personally knows and trusts, and who share his love for Europe and passion for teaching. It's the biggest reason why more than one-third of our tour members are repeat customers. Here are some "raves" about just a few of the fine guides who lead our tours. Rainer "Rainer was truly an incredible guide! He taught us so much about Italian history and culture, and he always found ways to make each city's experience unique and authentic. In short, he made Italy more than a 17-day tour experience; he made it a diverse, beautiful, and endlessly fascinating place to be." —  Genevieve in Louisville, KY Cary "I can't possibly say enough good things about Cary. She made the trip! She knew it was our honeymoon and did a lot of special things to make it memorable for us. It is obvious from the first minute of the tour, Cary is passionate abo

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