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The croissant descends from the kipferl — a cresce The croissant descends from the kipferl — a crescent-shaped pastry that had been baked in Vienna since at least the 13th century.

The story goes that the shape commemorated the 1683 Ottoman siege of Vienna, when city bakers working through the night detected the Turks tunneling under the walls and raised the alarm. To celebrate the victory, they baked pastries in the shape of the crescent on the Ottoman flag. Historians dispute the details, but the pastry itself is definitively Austrian and older than the siege.

The croissant arrived in France in 1838, when an Austrian entrepreneur named August Zang opened the Boulangerie Viennoise on Rue de Richelieu in Paris. The French adapted the recipe with laminated butter dough — and made it famous worldwide.

The category of French bakery pastries is still called viennoiserie. "Things from Vienna." Even the French acknowledge it.
Cuba is one of the few places on Earth where you c Cuba is one of the few places on Earth where you can walk down a street that hasn't been designed for you. No chains. No global luxury brands. No shopping mall next to the cathedral. What most travelers describe as "stuck in time" is actually just what happens when a place has been economically isolated for 60+ years.

That's changing. Slowly, unevenly, and not in a straight line — but changing. American visitor rules keep shifting, the tourism infrastructure is being built out, and the parts of Havana that feel most cinematic today will be the first to be renovated when investment returns at scale.

If Cuba has been on your list — the real Cuba, not the resort strips — the window is now. Getting there as an American traveler is more complicated than most destinations, which is exactly the kind of thing an advisor makes possible.
✈️ What if the best thing you packed was... less? ✈️ What if the best thing you packed was... less?

Traveling light isn't just about fitting everything into one suitcase—it's about creating more freedom to explore, wander, and enjoy every moment of your journey.

Travel Expert Diana Miller shares three simple tips to help you pack smarter and experience more.

Read the full article through the link in our bio.

#CIAzumanoTravel #TravelTips #PackLight #TravelSmarter #TravelExpert
Two versions of the same trip, honestly costed: 5 Two versions of the same trip, honestly costed:

5 nights in Lisbon, comfortable version — ~$2,400/person. Boutique hotel in Chiado, economy flights, one food walk, a day trip to Sintra.

Same trip, splurge version — ~$5,800/person. Palácio Belmonte suite, premium economy, Belcanto tasting menu, private Sintra guide.

Both are great trips. One isn't better.
Peru has a way of staying with you long after you Peru has a way of staying with you long after you return home.

One of our travelers recently shared this beautiful video from their Uniworld journey—a glimpse of the unforgettable moments they experienced along the way.

Thank you, Maureen Woodward, for helping make it all possible. @uniworld @maureenwoodward_travelexpert @uniworldcruises

Thinking about your own Uniworld adventure? For more information or to book your Uniworld Boutique River Cruise, contact us: info@ciazumano.com

#CIAzumanoTravel #Uniworld #UniworldBoutiqueRiverCruises #Peru
Skipping the airline meal is one of the most commo Skipping the airline meal is one of the most common mistakes travelers make on long-haul flights. It feels virtuous — the food isn't great, you're not that hungry, you'll just eat when you land.

Don't.

Airline meals are timed to match your destination's clock, not your body's. Eating on the plane's schedule is the single most effective way to reset your circadian rhythm before you land. Skipping meals is what makes jet lag brutal. Eating them is what makes it manageable.

Bonus rule: skip the alcohol. It dehydrates you at altitude in ways it doesn't at sea level, and it disrupts the sleep you're trying to bank for the time change. Drink water on the plane. Drink wine when you land.

Small things. Big difference. This is the kind of stuff we think about so you don't have to.
Fifth in the series: cities whose names aren't wha Fifth in the series: cities whose names aren't what you think.

Chicago is named after wild leeks. Specifically, the pungent onion-like plant that grew in thick clumps along the Chicago River when French explorers arrived — the Miami-Illinois word for it was shikaakwa, meaning "stinky onion." The French wrote it down as Chicagou. Americans made it Chicago.

The third-largest city in the United States is named "stinky onion place." Save this one for your next trivia night.
"Thank you so much for a wonderful trip! The hotel "Thank you so much for a wonderful trip! The hotel was so beautiful!" – Annette & Lance

Nothing makes us happier than hearing our travelers return with unforgettable memories. Annette & Lance enjoyed an incredible stay at Santo Pure Oia Suites in beautiful Santorini, Greece.

A special thank you to @maureenwoodward_travelexpert for helping make this dream vacation a reality. 

@santopureofficial
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When travel is done right, you don’t notice the pl When travel is done right, you don’t notice the planning.
You just feel how easy it is.

Want to learn what makes a journey feel truly effortless? Read our latest article through the link in our bio.

@angelaprager_travelexpert
The Dom Pérignon legend — the blind monk tasting h The Dom Pérignon legend — the blind monk tasting his first bubbly wine and shouting "Come quickly, I am tasting the stars!" — is one of the most successful marketing campaigns in history.
None of it is true.

The real Dom Pérignon (1638-1715) was a Benedictine monk and cellar master in Champagne. His job was to stop the bubbles, which were considered a defect. Bottles were exploding in cellars, killing workers. The wine was seen as flawed.

The English were actually the first to celebrate sparkling wine — they'd been importing still Champagne, adding sugar in the bottle, and enjoying the resulting fizz for decades before French monks made peace with it.

The "tasting the stars" quote? First recorded in a 1889 advertisement. Nearly 200 years after Dom Pérignon died. Written by an advertising copywriter.

Travel myths die hard. Working with someone who knows the real stories makes every trip more interesting.
This family experienced the best of Europe togethe This family experienced the best of Europe together.

A special thank you to @jasonhedrick_travelexpert for helping make this unforgettable family adventure a reality. 

Ready to start planning your next journey? Our travel experts are here to help you create memories that last a lifetime.

#CIAzumanoTravel  #ItalyVacation #LuxuryTravel #TravelPlanning
Fourth in the series: cities whose names aren't wh Fourth in the series: cities whose names aren't what you think.

Reykjavík — "smoky bay" — was named by the first Norse settler in Iceland around 874 AD. What he saw wasn't smoke. It was steam from the geothermal vents that still heat almost every home in the city today.

The name was a mistake. The energy source was a gift. Iceland is now one of the only countries on Earth that runs on nearly 100% renewable energy — and most of it comes from the same underground heat the Vikings mistook for fire.
No tips today. Just Lisbon. When you're ready, we No tips today. Just Lisbon.

When you're ready, we'll help you go.
The best travel experiences aren't always found on The best travel experiences aren't always found on an itinerary—they're often waiting after sunset. 🌃

@angelaprager_travelexpert shares why slowing down, embracing the local rhythm, and exploring after dark can completely change the way you experience a city. Read the full article on our website.

Where's the most unforgettable place you've explored at night? We'd love to hear. 🌙

#TravelExpert #TravelTips #NightTravel #CityEscape #TravelMore
Along the Selangor River, north of Kuala Lumpur, t Along the Selangor River, north of Kuala Lumpur, thousands of fireflies gather in mangrove trees each night and flash in unison — like natural Christmas lights, synchronized down to the millisecond. It's one of only a few places in the world where this happens.

You have to time it right. The fireflies are active year-round, but the display is at its most dramatic in the dark half of the lunar cycle (just before the new moon), during Malaysia's dry season — roughly April to July.

You go by small wooden boat, quietly, no lights allowed. It takes about 20 minutes. It's one of those experiences that doesn't photograph well but stays with you for years.
Getting the timing right on a trip like this is the whole game. That's what we do.
Tokyo has more Michelin stars than Paris and New Y Tokyo has more Michelin stars than Paris and New York combined. It also has 6,700 train stations, 13 million people, and a food scene that operates in shifts. Trying to see it in one day is how you end up spending an afternoon lost in Shinjuku Station.

A better Tokyo day looks like this: one early market, one quiet neighborhood, one big experience, and one long dinner into the night. Split the day into two shifts — the way the city actually operates.

This is how we build Japan trips. DM us when you're ready.
One of the best-kept secrets in transatlantic trav One of the best-kept secrets in transatlantic travel: Icelandair's stopover program lets you break your flight in Reykjavík for anywhere from 1 to 7 days with no additional airfare. You're just paying for the hotel and rental car for the time you're there.

Flying New York to Paris? Do 3 nights in Iceland on the way. See the geysers, the black sand beaches, the Blue Lagoon (a 20-minute drive from the airport). Then continue to Paris on the same ticket.

The catch: it has to be booked as one itinerary from the start. You can't add it after the fact. Which is exactly the kind of thing an advisor sets up for you without you having to ask.
🌍 If you could wake up anywhere tomorrow morning, 🌍 If you could wake up anywhere tomorrow morning, where would it be?

Tell us your dream destination in the comments—whether it's a tropical beach, a charming European village, or somewhere completely off the beaten path. ✈️💙

Who knows? You might inspire someone else's next adventure!
Sometimes the best part of a vacation isn't the de Sometimes the best part of a vacation isn't the destination—it's everything that happens along the way. 🚗🌍

In our latest article, @jasonhedrick_travelexpert shares why choosing the scenic route can create the most unforgettable travel experiences.

What's one journey you'll never forget? Tell us in the comments! 👇

#CIAzumanoTravel #TravelInspiration #SlowTravel #RoadTrip
$100 in Porto gets you a full night at a hand-tile $100 in Porto gets you a full night at a hand-tiled boutique hotel in the Ribeira, a bottle of port on the dresser, and a balcony overlooking the river. $100 in London gets you about half a night at a Travelodge.

Travel value is geography. Some of Europe's most beautiful cities are also some of the most affordable, and Portugal is at the top of the list right now — though that window is closing fast as more travelers figure it out.

🇵🇹 $100 in Porto = a boutique hotel night
🇮🇹 $100 in Bologna = a 4-course dinner for two with wine
🇬🇷 $100 in Athens = a private 3-hour tour of the Acropolis with a licensed archaeologist
🇲🇽 $100 in Mexico City = round-trip taxi anywhere all weekend, plus all the tacos

Want to plan a trip where your money goes somewhere? That's us.
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