With beautiful scenery and rich history, France is ready to welcome you on its soil. Whether you come seeking a luxurious holiday or an educational one, there is one thing in France that you simply cannot overlook. Spread along multiple beautiful villages and provinces there are the most amazing wineries that offer guided visits and most importantly - wine tasting events. However if you are not sure where to start, here are the top tips for wine … [Read more...]
A Visit to a Special Part of the World, The Tuomotos
We arrived at the tiny aerodrome on the island of Rangiroa in the Tuamotu archipelago of French Polynesia - marveling at the narrow air strip surrounded on both sides by aquamarine waters. Unlike all passengers we did not have any hotel reservations and we lingered around until all the passengers left and the steel gates began to close - completely locking down the small airport building. One guy walked up to us and asked us if we needed … [Read more...]
10 Every Traveler Must do in Paris
Wow Traveling to Paris is a dream come true for people who yearn for beautiful sightseeing. From towering architectural marvels to sipping French wine and from unique paintings to mesmerizing beauty of nature, there are so many things to see and do in Paris. We’ve tried to whittle the list down to 10 essential things to do while visiting Paris so that you can set your itinerary accordingly. Go indulge in the following activities to experience … [Read more...]
Escape to Bodega Bay
Moving from Los Angeles to the tiny town of Mendocino (population 855) turned out to be one of the most unusual decisions I have ever made. The natural beauty and tranquility act like a balm to the world’s troubles (politics! fires!), but, it should come as little surprise, meeting people while masked up and social distancing has proven difficult. On the other hand, as the world opens up a bit, traveling in both Mendocino and Sonoma Counties, … [Read more...]
San Miguel de Allende’s Burgeoning Wine Country
San Miguel de Allende's Burgeoning Wine Country Takes Visitors Across the Dramatic Terrain and Architecture of the Heart of Mexico SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, Mexico — This Mexican colonial jewel of a city is probably best known for its architecture, traditions and art scene, but some may find it surprising that its natural light and beauty is also favored by winemakers. The region around San Miguel de Allende is one of the world's newest places … [Read more...]
The Spirit of Columbia
COLUMBIA, MO - Columbia has a reputation for world-class festivals, big-time collegiate sporting events and outstanding outdoor recreation. There's always a palpable feeling of excitement as the city does everything in style. And, that's no different for Columbia's burgeoning hand-crafted beverage industry, which includes acclaimed microbreweries, distilleries, a cidery and an award-winning large-scale winery. "Like many destinations, … [Read more...]
The Most Unique Vineyard & Winery in the World
In 2002, Oenologue, Sébastien Thépénie responded to an ad to work at a winery in French Polynesia. Wait a minute. There is vineyard and a winery in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean? The answer is yes - on the remote Rangiroa atoll, one of the world's largest coral atolls. And certainly one of the most isolated vineyards on the planet. Today Sébastien oversees the viticulture and winemaking for Domaine Vin de Tahiti. This extremely unique … [Read more...]
Viking to Launch New Ship for the Mekong River
Set to Debut in 2021, Viking Saigon Will Set a New Standard for Modern River Cruising in Southeast Asia Los Angeles (August, 2020) – Viking® (www.viking.com) announced it will launch a new ship next summer for its popular Magnificent Mekong cruisetour. Currently under construction, the 80-guest Viking Saigon℠ is scheduled to debut for the August 30, 2021, cruisetour departure; the river cruise portion of the itinerary sails between Kampong … [Read more...]
A Different Burgundy
After months of working remotely, tending the garden and repairing fences, early May allowed us to travel further than the restricted one kilometre from our house in Burgundy, France. Although the authorities still imposed restrictions to travel, we took an old fashioned map and drew a circle of 100 kilometres, the distance allowed, to find out where we could go exploring. Burgundy is famous for its wine, rolling fields and beautiful villages … [Read more...]
Santa Ynez Valley’s Open Spaces and Natural Beauty offer a Welcome Escape
(SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, Calif.) — The Santa Ynez Valley has never been an ordinary wine country destination, and its abundance of outdoor recreation and amenities is a key reason why. Set along California's Central Coast, with the San Rafael Mountains to the north and the Santa Ynez Mountains to the south, rests a natural playground for hikers, bikers, horseback riders, outdoor adventurists, and more. Entering the valley and catching the first … [Read more...]
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