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Austin-Lehman Adventures Travelogue
Discover Europe with Austin-Lehman Adventures
New Vacations: Italy, France, Austria, Holland and Much More!
October 27, 2008
Austin-Lehman Adventures is Growing! Welcome Euro-Bike & Walking Tours
We’ve got BIG news! Euro-Bike & Walking Tours (EBT), an active vacation company specializing in Europe, has joined the Austin-Lehman Adventures (ALA) family! As a result, we've welcomed some amazing talent into our folds, including Director of European Operations, Ron van Dijk, European Adventure Specialist, Kathy Guyer, and EBT's outstanding guides. EBT and ALA are kindred spirits that recognize the importance of customer service, special touches, knowledgeable local guides, and the ability to see a new place from an insider's point of view. As one unified organization, we now offer the great vacations in North, South and Central America, Southern Africa, and Europe. Read all about EBT joining ALA here >>
New Continent, New Trips, Same Great Experience – Hike & Bike Europe with ALA
We’ve added a whole new continent for 2009! Perhaps you’ve been pining to peddle in Provence or tempted to try the tastes of Tuscany. Now you can savor these amazing European moments with Austin-Lehman Adventures. We’ve recently gained over 34 years of European experience when Euro-Bike & Walking Tours joined our family. With EBT come knowledgeable local guides - the most tenured in the industry! View a comprehensive list of our European offerings here >>
Ron really knows Europe! He was born and raised in Holland, having spent most of his life in the Netherlands, Germany and France. By the time he was 21 he'd explored a good portion of Europe and was fluent in Dutch, German, French and English. Since then he's learned Spanish and Italian. Without a language barrier, Ron has access to people, places and a true insider's perspective which he shares with every guest. He's always been fascinated with European history and her various cultures - each intertwined and yet different in so many ways. After graduating from college in the States, he spent 7 months biking through Southern and Eastern Europe. It was then that he realized there's no better way to explore Europe than along her back roads on the seat of a bike. Ron got into the biking/travel business in 1983, and is proud to say he hasn't stopped pedaling since! View Ron’s guide profile here >>
Brand New Adventures in Europe!
Highlights of Holland Biking Adventure
The best of the Netherlands in four days! With its flat terrain, stunning springtime flowers, sandy beach coasts and countless fietspad (bike paths), there’s no better way to explore Holland than by bicycle.
Learn more here »
Vienna to Prague Biking Adventure
Baroque architecture, Budvar beer and Bohemian Forest! From Austria’s fabled Danube River to the lush Lake District and Bohemian Forest of the Czech Republic, this 9-day biking adventure offers an ideal recipe of scenery, history and culture.
Learn more here »
France - La Provence Complète Adventure
Rambling vineyards, river towns and Roman ruins! Welcome to Provence: fertile vineyards, colorful markets, friendly locals and lavender. Indulge in spectacular scenery, rich history and world-renowned cuisine on this 11-day biking adventure.
Learn more here »
AUSTIN-LEHMAN ADVENTURES FEATURED RECIPE
There's a reason why our guests rave about our food. Whether served campfire-side or at a 5-star restaurant, our artfully prepared local eats are sinfully delicious!
Local Bites: Local Bites: Bouillabaisse
Trip: France - Taste of Provence Biking Adventure
Method:
The food of Provence, France, once considered the working man's cuisine, has become known and admired world-wide for its heartiness and use of fresh, local ingredients. Bouillabaisse, which originated in Marseille, has withstood the test of time: some believe the recipe's origins can be traced back to 600 BC! Always a seafood recipe, traditional Bouillabaisse was refined as recently as the 19th century to contain the ingredients we are familiar with today like tomatoes and saffron.
Click here for the whole Bouillabaisse recipe.

Recipe compliments of AllRecipes.com.

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