Becker Vineyards It all began when the Becker family began searching for a log cabin to renovate for their Texas Hill Country get away from their main residence in San Antonio. Inspired by travels abroad where they developed a passion for wines, the Beckers felt that central Texas was ripe for supporting more top quality vineyards. They purchased a cabin in 1990 on 46 acres of raw land and quickly discovered that native mustang grapes left over … [Read more...]
Brazilian Cachaça trip Day Two-Rio Grande do Sul: Casa Bucco and beyond
I bounded out of bed on that second day. It was after 7, later than I’d expected to sleep. I opened the curtains in my room to let in the bright sun. A bright blue, cloudless sky greeted me. Breakfast at the pousada was traditional: a range of cakes, breads, and sandwich makings, as well as fresh fruit, juice, and coffee. With an urge to get on the road, knowing that it would take me almost two hours to reach Casa Bucco, I ate with … [Read more...]
Portugal launches New Campaign to Promote Wine Tourism
Lisbon, Portugal (March, 2020)—"Wine Pairs with Portugal" is the title of a new wine tourism campaign that Turismo de Portugal is launching in seven markets, including the US. With an investment of 500,000 euros, the digital campaign will run throughout 2020. The new campaign is an initiative under Portugal's Wine Tourism Action Plan designed to boost awareness of Portugal's significant wine sector. As part of the campaign, six films were … [Read more...]
Things to Do and See in Little Rann of Kutch in India
Imagine a landscape that dramatically changes with the season. In dry months, it is a vast expanse of saline desert. Come monsoon, it transforms into a shallow wetland. The Little Rann of Kutch boasts one of the most fascinating and unusual terrains on earth. Generally speaking, Rann of Kutch is associated with the Greater Rann of Kutch and its neighboring desert the Little Rann of Kutch remains largely hidden. Located roughly 170 km from … [Read more...]
Wineries in Thailand? Yes! A Visit to Thailand’s Smallest Winery, Alcidini Winery
Compared to our time intensive work of visiting hundreds of wineries in the world famous Napa Valley, visiting wineries in Thailand is a fairly straight forward endeavor. We were told there are only 6 wineries in the entire country, 4 of which are in the vicinity of Khao Yai; without spending much time at all, we have already visited 50% of the countries wineries. Our latest winery visit was to Alcidini (the latin name for a local Kingfisher … [Read more...]
Feast or Forage: New Brunswick, Canada Serves Up Hands-On Food Excursions
Travelers can harvest sturgeon and caviar, forage for fiddleheads, meet the farmers and fishermen at local night markets, and more. NEW BRUNSWICK (July 15, 2019) – Immersive culinary excursions in New Brunswick, Canada offer travelers a new way to taste and experience the local cuisine. The Atlantic Canada province, located just north of the U.S. border of Maine, is surrounded by water, and rich in wildlife and vibrant cities. Seafood is only … [Read more...]
The Beach Plum Farm Cottage Experience in Cape May New Jersey
It all started in Cape May New Jersey when Curtis Bashaw, Founder and Managing Partner of Cape Resorts, had his eye on a plot of land adjacent to Beach Plum Farm for building his dream home. Just 2 miles outside the town's well preserved Victorian-era historic district, this 62 acre farm along with 3 additional farms in South Jersey supply Beach Blum Farm's kitchen as well as other in town Cape Resorts dining venues like The Ebbitt Room, Blue Pig … [Read more...]
A Remarkable Stay at Brewery Gulch Inn
Nestled among groves of pines and redwoods along the rugged northern California coast, one finds the Brewery Gulch Inn, a remarkable hotel with an equally remarkable story. On multiple occasions, it has been voted one of the top hotels in both the US and in the world by Travel & Leisure Magazine as well as by Conde Naste. It is situated off California’s Highway 1, just south of the town of Mendocino, where the clear waters of the Pacific … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises: New and Noteworthy Food and Wine Options
In the debate of nature versus nurture, I’m pretty certain I was a food lover from the get-go. Born into a family of serious eaters, my food-obsessed parents honed my innate proclivities from a very young age. My New York City childhood was a culinary horn of plenty. While other babies were slurping rice cereal and applesauce, I nibbled spicy Indian samosas and Jamaican beef patties. I was blessed with restaurant-loving parents who exposed me … [Read more...]
Staying at Eugene Oregon’s Inn at the 5th Perfect for Exploring Southern Willamette Valley Wineries
Downtown Eugene Oregon is decidedly more laid back and outdoorsy than much larger and more renowned Portland to the north. The University of Oregon's extensive in-town footprint and streets packed with local non-chain shopping make it a pedestrian haven. Strolling here especially on weekends during the warmer months envelops you in the city's music scene like a sax player belting out tunes under a cavernous overpass enhancing the acoustics and … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- …
- 11
- Next Page »