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it was always an ethnically diverse place. Any [Colombia Tour](https://www.globalbasecamps.com/tours/colombia)would be remiss without some exposure to the incredible history, culture and traditions of this country. [Read More](https://blog.globalbasecamps.com/colombia-culture-and-traditions) ![](https://blog.globalbasecamps.com/hubfs/food-15944.jpg) ## [India's Delicious Cuisine by Region](https://blog.globalbasecamps.com/indias-delicious-cuisine-by-region) May 18,2020 India is an expansive and brightly colorful country, encompassing so many different natural environments, cultures, traditions, and amazing wildlife opportunities.  If you were to truly see it all, you would need a year!  From the deserts and temples of the North, the laid back, gorgeous beaches of the West, the tiger reserves and colonial style of the South, the tea estates and iconic green hills of the Northeast, to the Bodhi trees and cultural melange of the Central states, India is truly a life changing, eye opening experience you will never forget.  One crucial component to any [India tour](https://www.globalbasecamps.com/tours/india) is a culinary exploration of the incredible diversity of food.  Each region has its own unique style of cooking, and food is a deeply embedded, important, and delicious cultural ritual! [Read More](https://blog.globalbasecamps.com/indias-delicious-cuisine-by-region) ![](https://blog.globalbasecamps.com/hubfs/thailand%20food.jpg) ## [Thailand's Delicious Cuisine by Region](https://blog.globalbasecamps.com/thailands-delicious-cuisine-by-region) May 07,2020 Thailand is one of the most popular tourism destinations in the world for so many reasons - stunning natural scenery, from jungly beaches to mystical mountains, rich cultural heritage and traditions spanning centuries, a warm and inviting attitude towards foreigners, and a philosophy of life geared towards fun and happiness, otherwise known as “Sanuk”.  But no [Thailand tour](https://www.globalbasecamps.com/tours/thailand)would be complete without at least a quick foray into the diverse and delicious culinary scenes throughout the country.  Each region prides itself on its own distinctive style of cooking - influenced over centuries by the respective weather, culture, and abundant food sources in each area. Below we’ll be delving into some of the cuisines each of Thailand’s regions is known for. We’re also giving you a delicious recipe for you to try out for yourself at home because we know your mouth is already watering!  [Read More](https://blog.globalbasecamps.com/thailands-delicious-cuisine-by-region) ## [Traveling North to South in Vietnam](https://blog.globalbasecamps.com/how-we-travel-north-south-vietnam) May 17,2012 *One of our own recently returned from a relaxing vacation in Vietnam. She was kind enough to share some of her pictures and experiences with us! This is How We Travel.* [Read More](https://blog.globalbasecamps.com/how-we-travel-north-south-vietnam) ## [4 Helpful Trip Planning Tools](https://blog.globalbasecamps.com/4-helpful-trip-planning-tools) March 08,2012 Below are four great trip planning tools that can help you budget, plan overland travel, search for the best events worldwide, and provide helpful packing tips. **[Eardex](https://twitter.com/eardex/status/999743294740598784)** -[AirTreks recent blog post](https://news.airtreks.com/2012/02/best-new-travel-budget-planning-tool-eardex/) introduced us to this great travel budget tool. Eardex, or the Earth Index, provides information on the cost of living around the world. Eardex shows the cost of living in different towns, cities, regions, and countries by listing local prices of popular products and services, such as the price of hotels, eating out, and public transportation. Eardex users provide the data used to find these local prices and the service is free. 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