Written by James O. Gump, professor emeritus of history at the University of San Diego, this book explores Andre's early life, growing up in Russia including personal experiences, hardships and his viticulture and enology training, all of which built character traits that would ultimately lead to a distinguished and influential career as a winemaker. Written from a rich historical perspective, this account of Andre's life highlights the … [Read more...]
A Night in Florida to Remember, But for All the Wrong Reasons
I was super excited; I was flying back to Florida from Medellin, my first time in the U.S. in nearly 3 months. I had booked my hotel several weeks before, remembering the sticker shock of the price for one night, as compared to the cheap living I had experienced in Colombia. I arrived at the Fort Lauderdale airport, one of my favorite smaller airports to arrive into after an international flight. No one was at customs, the agent asked me what my … [Read more...]
Club dVIN Announces Historic Opportunity to Participate in Bhutan’s First Wine Harvest
Select Club dVIN members will set out on a fantastical journey that will span snipping grapes, extraordinary adventures, and breaking ground on the new Ser Kem Winery Thimphu, BHUTAN – November, 2022 – Club dVIN, the world's premier global non-fungible token (NFT) wine club, has announced an unprecedented opportunity for oenophiles to participate in one of a series of weeklong excursions during Bhutan’s first wine grape harvest. Spanning 10 … [Read more...]
Great American Cities for Visiting – and Living
The United States of America is a massive country with dozens of major cities dotting the landscape from coast to coast. Those with dreams of one day visiting the U.S. - or living there - have their work cut out for them in terms of where to travel or settle down. The truth is you could spend a lifetime exploring the United States and still have plenty left to see and do. With this in mind, the best approach is to focus on the handful of … [Read more...]
Naked Shake + Naked Cookie
Recently Naked Nutrition reached out to me to try several of their products including Naked Cookie and Naked Shake. One's eyes and ears quickly perk up when hearing about a business who is so bold as to choose the word 'naked' for part of their company name. Catchy names aside, this name is true to their philosophy focusing on essential ingredients, avoiding unhealthy additives such as artificial sweeteners, flavors or coloring - in essence, … [Read more...]
Big Bear Oktoberfest 2022 Season is Set for a Nine-Weekend Celebration
BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif./ August, 2022 – Today, Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest announced its 2022 season for a nine-weekend stretch that starts September 10 and ends November 5, 2022. It's nine weekends of unequivocal good times! If there's one annual event in Big Bear that people look forward to attending, it's without a doubt Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest. The scenery that surrounds Big Bear is in itself a relief from reality, but when live Bavarian … [Read more...]
Irish and New in Vancouver
What it’s really like to live in Beautiful British Columbia’s biggest city. Anyone who knows me will know that I spent over two years in Canada on an IEC Working Holiday visa – mainly because I don’t shut up about my time here. And although I moved around, overall, I spent just under a year in Vancouver so I feel qualified to write about it. Here’s a summary of my experience: Getting There Okay, so let’s take it back to 2019: Pre pandemic. … [Read more...]
Genesee Store, Plumas County California – August 2022
Genesee Store dates from 1880; it is located in a rather remote part of Plumas County in northern California. The store sits on the approximately 1,600 acre privately owned Genesee Ranch surrounded by grazing land for wagyu beef cattle. This is a gorgeous part of the state with empty roads, beautiful natural vistas and clean mountain air. The 'store' is actually a restaurant - and not just any restaurant. This is very fine cuisine enjoyed in … [Read more...]
Best Dreamy Places to Discover With Your Spouse
Relationships are beautiful once you find the right person. And once you're in a relationship or married, there are plenty of amazing places to travel with your spouse and experience life together. Seeing new places and things is a great way to bond with your loved ones, create memories, and learn more about each other. Traveling teaches much about someone, especially when you're spending 24/7 together. It can be a great way to test your … [Read more...]
Discovering a new way to cruise with UnCruise Adventures
Tired of the massive cruise ships packed to the brim with thousands of tourists? Not interested in that kind of generic, high-density vacation but still want the unparalleled sightseeing and relaxation of a scenic cruise? Then maybe an Uncruise is the right cruise for you. UnCruise Adventures is unlike any cruise I’ve done in the past. And I quickly found myself warming up to the concept. After spending a day on a special “behind the scenes” … [Read more...]
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