A Question of Taste: Authentic Tapas Tours

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Twenty three years ago, Welshman Roger Davies fell in love with Spain. Today, thousands of hungry travelers are glad he did.

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El Pinto Restaurant, Albuquerque,New Mexico

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El Pinto’s food has been served for Cinco de Mayo at the White House, and the restaurant’s walls are festooned with celebrities like Clint Black and Mick Jagger who love the food.

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Vernon’s Hidden Valley Steakhouse

Caprese Salad — photo courtesy of Sergio Salvator.

Walk to the back of the Los Ranchos Liquor Store and turn right. There’s a heavy metal door with a small grated opening. Knock and wait for a voice behind the door to demand, “What’s the password?”

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Calamity Jane’s Hamburger Parlour

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Calamity Jane’s — big hamburgers, big malts and milkshakes, big orders of fries, big frosty mugs of soda and beer, and the biggest —and some might say the strangest — selection of hamburgers you’ll likely ever see.

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Easy’s Tapas & Martinis, Beaumont, Texas

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This little place, on a side street in downtown Beaumont, Texas, is where locals go when they want small plates and some inventive martinis.

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New Gadget Find! Banana Seals

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There are clips, clothespins, and rubber bands to keep bags of food fresh, but they always pop off and take up too much room in our kitchen drawers.

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Cool Cooking Stuff

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We love discovering cool cookware and gadgets! Here are a few of our favorite things.

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Indulge Caramels: Soft, Sensous, Delicious

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Handmade Indulge Caramels, from Portland, Oregon, are soft and buttery with a background note of orange that’s not overpowering.

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Take Better Travel Photos

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10 easy tips for better travel photographs from award-winning photographer, Ewen Bell.

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10 Ways to Score a Free Flight Upgrade

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Gone are the days where a smart suit, puppy-dog eyes and a nice smile during check-in could send you champagne sipping in business.

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Stress-free Holiday Travel: Expert Advice

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Check out out expert tips for avoiding stress during holiday travel.

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PacSafe Venturesafe Hip Pack

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When I travel, I love a belly bag. I know they’re not particularly stylish, but they’re incredibly convenient and enable me to carry my passport, money, glasses, lip gloss, etc. where I can easily access them. On a recent trip to Spain , I was concerned about security, especially after reading to many stories about pickpockets.

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