INCLINE VILLAGE, NV (January 2007)—Culinary adventures from Myth and Mountains, the Lake Tahoe-based cultural travel company, dish up tasty travel in China, Bhutan and Argentina.

“There’s nothing quite like tasting a dish prepared where the recipe was born,” said Dr. Antonia Neubauer, Myths and Mountains founder and president. “On our culinary adventures, travelers gain a better understanding of their global neighbors by experiencing the foods and dining traditions of other cultures.”

A Travel Menu
Travelers can blend cooking and culture on these Myths and Mountains journeys in Asia and South America:

The Epicurean’s China
Highlights: Sampling diverse Chinese cuisines in traditional setting from Beijing to Shanghai; cooking instruction from master chefs; superb sights including the Great Wall and terra cotta warriors of Xian; taking in a performance of the Peking Opera. 16 days, 15 nights ▪ 2007: April 14-29, November 3-18 ▪ Land cost per person: From $5,295 ▪ Custom dates and prices available.

Classic Vietnam: Spices, Serenades and Silks
Highlights: Learning to cook delicious specialties with Vietnamese chefs; dining in some of Vietnam’s finest restaurants; taking in traditional music; enjoying local arts and artisans; traveling from Saigon to Dalat to Hanoi. 15 days, 14 nights ▪ 2007: January 14-28, March 11-26, October 7-21 ▪ Land cost per person: From $4,395 ▪ Custom dates and prices available.

Cooking, Culture and Festivals in Bhutan
Highlights: Wandering in craft and food markets; learning to cook butter tea, vegetable dumplings, sweetened rice, Bhutanese pizza and other delicacies with families in various parts of Bhutan; meeting weavers and artists; visiting timeless temples; horseback riding to Taktsang Monastery; enjoying the Ura Yakchoe or Wangdi Tsechu festivals. 10 days, 9 nights ▪ 2007: April 25-May 4 (Ura Yakchoe in Bumthang), September 4-23 ▪ Land cost per person: From $2,895 ▪ Custom dates and prices available.

The Essence of Chile’s Wines
Highlights: Savoring the finest wines in South America on a journey featured in the best-seller 1,000 Places to See Before You Die; exploring Chile’s rich wine-producing region—cultivated since the 19th century with French vine cuttings—with a private guide; savoring superb cuisine. 10 days, 9 nights ▪ 2007: March 1-10 ▪ Land cost per person: From $3,395 ▪ Custom dates and prices available.

A Taste of Argentina: The Adventurous Cook’s Tour
Highlights: Tasting the best Argentinean cuisine and wines with renowned gastronomist Alejandro Frango; cooking classes with local chefs; wine-tasting in Mendoza; learning the art of Argentinean grill at a working estancia. 10 days, 9 nights ▪ 2007: April 20-29 ▪ Land cost per person: From $2,850 ▪ Custom dates and prices available.

Included in the Trip Price
The price for every Myths and Mountains journey includes a comprehensive travel insurance policy and a $50 donation to READ, the company’s non-profit program, to help support educational, economic and social development in rural communities around the world.

For More Information
For detailed information on all Myths and Mountains journeys or to request free copies of the 2007 Journeys of a Lifetime catalog, contact Myths and Mountains at 800-670-MYTHS (6984) or www.MythsAndMountains.com.

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Media Contact: Allie Almario, 800-670-6984; allie@mythsandmountains.com