From the sun-kissed vineyards of Tuscany to the rolling hills of Piedmont, Italy boasts literal thousands of wine varietals, each with its own unique character and charm. Whether you’re sipping a crisp and refreshing Prosecco from the Veneto region or savoring the bold intensity of a Barolo from Piedmont, Italy’s wines are as diverse as…
Vietnam can be a bit tricky to pack for. As a long, thin country with both mountains and beaches, the weather is quite different in the North and South, and on the beach versus in the highlands. It’s worth remembering that the North of Vietnam borders China, which has downright frigid winters. Add altitude to…
Winter can be a tough time of year, especially if you’re just stuck at home in the same old routines, but there’s one surefire cure – a winter escape! And, when you’re looking for a perfect destination to escape life as usual, it’s impossible to find somewhere better than France. No matter if you’re looking…
Wyoming is a state known for its intense natural beauty, home to two of the most renowned national parks in the United States: Yellowstone and Grand Teton. The entire Wyoming area is rich is beauty, though, beyond the area around Jackson Hole which is the center of much of the tourism in the state. This…
If you’re planning a trip to the Azores, a big question you likely have is where to stay in the Azores. After all, this beautiful archipelago of islands belonging to Portugal but adrift in the Atlantic offers a distinct variety of experiences, from whale watching to hot spring hopping to waterfall chasing. There truly is…
Packing for a trip to Cuba can be a bit of a challenge. For one, you have to be more thorough in deciding what to bring to Cuba than in other countries. Unlike other countries where you can simply pop into a CVS/Target/DM and grab what you need, it is a bit more difficult to…
I will die on this hill: Greek food is one of the world’s greatest cuisines, and I say that as someone who has traveled to more than 60 countries! As popular as it is amongst tourists, Santorini is one of my favorite Greek islands… and I’ve visited nearly a dozen Greek islands, since it was…
Born a California girl, I was spoiled with the beautiful, mild Bay Area winters growing up… … and then when I was 17, I moved to New York City to attend college and I was promptly educated in the fact that California’s climate was an extraordinary exception. Let’s face it — in many parts of…
From the stunning vineyards of Bordeaux to the sun-drenched hills of Provence, French wine is are varied and complex as its landscape. Each region, with its unique terroir and traditions, adds something unique to the complex blend of flavors and aromas we associate with French wine. But why French wine? What’s so special about that? …
