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Vino Voyage: A European Adventure

June 1, 2025 by DaveLeave a Comment

Before I left on my latest trip to Europe, I randomly sent a WhatsApp message to one of my travel blogger friends, Isabel from Bel Around the World. It turns out she was in London finishing up her travels in Europe before heading down to Thailand to speak at TBEX. She met my friend and I at LHR as soon as we landed - and then we were off on a whirlwind nearly 3-day road trip of the countryside outside of London. Our first stop was Wrotham, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Britain, California, Castle, England, Europe, France, Greece, Hot springs, London, Luxembourg, Museum, Napa Valley, Paris, Road Trip, Thailand, Village, Vineyards, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

Day Trip to Eneko Island, Majuro Atoll

May 1, 2025 by Dave3 Comments

The Marshall Islands are one of the planet's most remote island countries, but even within 'remote' one can find places even further removed from people. And Eneko Island is the perfect example. For reference the Marshall Islands are closer to Papua New Guinea than Hawaii, are slightly north of the equator and are located west of the international date line. Nonstop flights are available from Honolulu, Guam and Kiribati. Unless you live in these … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: Airport, Art, Beach, Food and Wine, Guam, Hawaii, Helicopter, Papua New Guinea, Resort, Sand, Seafood, Snorkel

A Long Weekend in New Mexico and West Texas

April 1, 2025 by Dave2 Comments

We landed in Albuquerque (one of the more difficult to spell U.S. cities), New Mexico. The last time I was here was by car and the entire city was a ghost town; I recall it was difficult to find any open restaurants and we ended up eating from a fast-food cart parked across from the downtown Rail Runner Train Station. This time we rented a car and immediately headed up to Santa Fe. We stopped at St. John's College, loaded up on fresh ripe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Art, Desert, Food and Wine, Freeways, Hot springs, Mexico, New Mexico, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Texas, Traffic, Wine Tasting

Wine Tasting in India?

March 1, 2025 by Dave1 Comment

When I told my brother in law that we were visiting Nashik in India to try their wines, his response was something like, "when I was growing up in Chennai, Indian wines were not considered very good". That was in the 1970s and 1980s. Things have changed in this regard with a select number of Indian wineries having elevated viticulture practices and winemaking, Chandon India being on the forefront of doing so. I arrived in Mumbai from Bangkok; … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, Art, Bangkok Thailand, Brazil, Chennai, China, Festival, Food and Wine, France, Harvest, History, India, Music, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Spa, Traffic, Village, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

Ko Lan Getaway: A Weekend of Sun, Sand, and Crowds

February 1, 2025 by Dave3 Comments

Waiting until the last minute and short on some upcoming vacation time, I scored what I thought was a bargain, at a room located next to the beach on Ko Lan. This was the last budget option I saw listed through various booking sites. And only a few other resorts had rooms, all of which were extremely expensive. Satisfied, I pulled a Spy wine cooler out of the fridge, grabbed a book and hit the hammock for the next few hours. The next morning I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Art, Bangkok Thailand, Beach, Bus Travel, Colombia, Motorbike, Restaurants, Sand, Traffic, Wine Tasting

Unveiling LA: Adventures in the City of Angels

January 1, 2025 by Dave2 Comments

The city was eerily ghost-town like, or at least as close as a major city like Los Angeles can be. Although it wasn't nearly as empty as when we had LA and other freeways to ourselves during March through June of 2020, when we took full advantage of shelter in place policies, no traffic and cheap gas to explore this great country. The second to last week of the year is always one of our favorite times to explore Los Angeles because there’s very … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Los Angeles · Tagged: Airport, Baseball, Drinking, Freeways, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Traffic, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

One of the Planet’s Last Undiscovered Wine Regions, Serra Gaúcha Brazil

December 1, 2024 by Dave2 Comments

Contrary to what the title of this article suggests, Serra Gaúcha is the most well-known wine region within Brazil and produces approximately 80% of the country's wine. However, it not very well known by international wine enthusiasts; that needs to change - Garibaldi definitely deserves to be on your radar. Travelers can reach this part of Brazil using several in-country connecting flights to either Caxios do Sol (about a 45 minute drive) and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Art, Brazil, Canada, Chocolate, Drinking, Europe, Farming, Food and Wine, Garden, Harvest, Italy, Napa Valley, Peru, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Tropical Fruit, Vineyards, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

Uncovering the Best Reasons to Visit Greece Soon!

November 20, 2024 by Ioanna Ioannou5 Comments

Introduction Greece, a captivating European country steeped in ancient history and myth, consistently ranks as a great destination for discerning travelers. From the iconic ruins left behind by the ancient Greeks to the idyllic islands scattered across the Aegean and Ionian Seas, a journey to Greece offers a remarkable tapestry of experiences. Top Reasons to Visit Greece Soon! Greece stands as a timeless destination, beckoning travelers with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Art, Beach, Biosphere, Canyon, Coffee, Culinary travel, Culture, Food and Wine, Greece, Harvest, Hiking, History, Journey, Mediterranean, Music, Nightlife, Paradise, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Wildlife

Why you should hire a tour guide when visiting Athens

November 20, 2024 by Ioanna Ioannou2 Comments

Traveling is a deeply personal experience, and no two journeys are exactly the same. Some travelers prefer to go it alone, relying on guidebooks or self-guided tours, while others may choose the efficiency of a bus tour. However, more and more visitors to Athens are discovering that hiring a private guide can transform their trip from ordinary to extraordinary. With their extensive local knowledge and personalized service, private guides offer a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Bus Travel, Culture, Europe, Greece, History, Lifestyle, Public Transportation, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Walking tour

Where in the World Am I Now?

November 1, 2024 by Dave2 Comments

Driving from Mumbai to Nashik we passed road construction chaos. If I had to guess I would say completion on this project will be sometime between 550 and 750 years from now. It had the appearance of having been worked on for decades with little progress to show for the effort. What appeared to be total chaos for kilometers included piles of rotting garbage, lengthy sections of broken pavement, stones everywhere, partially paved sections covered … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Art, Chennai, India, Los Angeles, Music, Restaurants, Traffic, Universal Studios, Walking tour

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