10 can't-miss dishes to try in Jordan
Eat your way through Jordan with Jodi Ettenberg as she shares ten local foods to taste on tour
Origins of food we love: Tamales
The traditional Mesoamerican dish is as delicious as it is rich in history
How to make Seswaa, Botswana's official national dish
This simple, slow-cooked meat dish will give you a taste of the southern African country.
Everything you wanted to know about yurts
From its structure to its history, award-winning travel writer Jodi Ettenberg discusses this emblem of Mongolia’s nomadic culture.
A short guide to the anteaters of Peru
Get ready for a dose of cuteness with award-winning food and travel writer Jodi Ettenberg as she sucks up all the facts about Peru’s favourite long-nosed mammals.
Through the maize: Foods of Zimbabwe
African trade routes and the influence of British rule have both shaped the existing local food staples into today’s Zimbabwean cuisine.
Karni Mata: The Rat Temple of Rajasthan
Rajahstan’s Karni Mata is home to more than 20,000 black rats — and Hindu devotees travel great distances to worship these revered rodents.
Belize's wondrous Great Blue Hole
The Great Blue Hole is an underwater sinkhole that researchers believe is the largest of its kind. Join award-winning food & travel writer Jodi Ettenberg as she recounts the history of this submarine superlative.
Mystery, Maya, and an Ancient Civilization at Tikal
It’s long been one of ancient history’s most beguiling mysteries: Why did the Maya, a remarkably sophisticated civilization, suddenly collapse? Jodi Ettenberg explains.
Visual Adventure: 3 months in New Zealand
Wanderer-in-Residence Jodi Ettenberg didn’t just visit NZ, she spent three months exploring. See her top photos from this epic journey.
An Ode to Asado
Warning: this post is not for vegetarians. Wanderer-in-Residence Jodi Ettenberg explains how this Argentine classic reignited her love affair with red meat.
Stories from the Trans-Siberian Railway
It’s all aboard Russia’s famous railway with Wanderer-in-Residence Jodi Ettenberg. Learn about the trip that started it all for this seasoned traveller.
Bottoms up: The story of Table Mountain
What gives this Cape Town must-see its unique shape? Wanderer-in-Residence Jodi Ettenberg takes us back to geology class to find out.
Origins of Food We Love: Chili Peppers
Wanderer-in-Residence Jodi Ettenberg explores the history of the chili pepper in this latest installment of her mouth-watering series.
Origins of Food We Love: Moroccan Tagine
Food writer and Wanderer-in-Residence Jodi Ettenberg continues her "Origins of Food" series with this Moroccan staple.
Origins of Foods We Love: Fish Sauce
Wanderer-in-Residence and food writer Jodi Ettenberg kicks off the first post in our new Origins of Food series, with this well-loved Vietnamese condiment.
Top 5 Gluten-Free Snacks from Northern India
Jodi Ettenberg forgos some of India's more traditional curries or meals in favour of highlighting some of Rajasthan's gluten-free snacks on a most recent trip to India with her mother.
Tackling Solo Travel
Have a solo trip planned? Wanderer-in-Residence Jodi Ettenberg dispels some common fears and shares some tips for those determined to set out alone
Visual Adventure: Instagramming Costa Rica
A few months ago, I had the pleasure of spending a full week with my friend and her family when I was given the honour of officiating her wedding in Montezuma, Costa Rica. Coming off of several weeks in Northern India with G Adventures, the difference in body language, mannerisms and dress in a Latin [&hellip
Visual Adventure: Laos
Travellers often come back from Laos a little wistful. "It's like Thailand 15 years ago," they say. "I wish it could stay the same."