Everyone who loves Greek cuisine, from its more than 30 Michelin starred restaurants to farm-to-table cooking, is aware of how delicious it is. Did you know, though, that it’s one of the most healthy cuisines in the world?

As you cruise along Greece’s islands and mainland, the common touch in its culinary offerings is how local and fresh ingredients are. Core to dishes are herbs like thyme, rosemary, oregano and lavender and vegetables such as olives, tomatoes, and aubergine. And Greece’s wine industry, which these days goes way beyond the retsina it’s long been known for, produces wonderful varietals like Agiorgitiko, a lush red and Assyrtiko, a bone-dry white with a touch of citrus. Its regionally produced roses are crisp and delicious.

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Antarctica, the remote and icy continent, is a land of extraordinary wildlife and stunning landscapes. It’s the coldest, driest, and windiest place on the planet, yet it’s also the stage for one of nature’s most charming spectacles – the penguin highway.

These are not man-made roads but rather trails carved by the persistent march of penguins between their nesting grounds and the ocean. Learn more about penguin highways from our preferred partners at Aurora Expeditions.

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The region’s best gardens showcase the incredible beauty of nature and reflect the rich cultural and historical tapestries of their respective countries. Here are five of the most serene sanctuaries around Asia to plan your journey around from our preferred partners at Remote Lands.

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Castles are always in style – but in 1870s Germany, they were positively en vogue.

Like King Ludwig II’s famed Neuchwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Reichsburg Castle (aka Cochem Castle or Schloss Reichsburg) was purchased by a visionary dreamer who wished to recreate the area’s previous grandeur, build upon ancient ruins and create a stunning new retreat for himself and his family.

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This is the place to be...and eat. 

With more than three decades of experience in the culinary industry, Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Executive Director of Culinary Enrichment Chef Kathryn Kelly has spent plenty of time at sea and traveling around the world. Yet, one region keeps calling her back for seconds. Learn more with the beloved Chef about the culinary heritage of Côte d’Azur and her personal favorite foodie experiences when she’s in the French Riviera.

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