In one of my favorite movies, Out of Africa, Karen von Blixen entertains Barkley and Denys with dinner on her beautiful Limoges (woman after my own heart), wine, and stories of faraway places. After her beautiful, moving story is done, Denys asks her if she...
Way way back in they day--like waaay back in the day, Athens needed a patron God or Goddess. Poseidon and Athena both thought they were up to the task. They played a match of skill and wisdom atop the Acropolis in front of the first king of Athens, Cecrops (half...
South Africa has been hot hot hot this year! I've been planning South African itineraries for honeymooners, families, and wine lovers. It's such a diverse destination offering winelands, dramatic scenery, shark diving, and Safari...and it's easily combinable...
Disclaimer: I am not a Mouseketeer Poohbah Status Disney Fan. I like The Mouse. I love Pluto. I've even buried the memories of riding It's a Small World as a teen....somewhat. But when the Chickadee and her little Minis request the presence of MiMi and Poppie at...
When traveling to Europe, one must return home with liquid souvenirs...it's a rule! Wine, grappa, limoncello, olive oil, port, rum... I have become an expert at traveling with wine. I've used boxes, suitcases, ziploc bags, bubble wrap, towels, and wine sleeves to...
My Fiat Cinquecento buzzes down the hills of Barolo to my first appointment and I try not to stall the engine…again. We dubbed the Fiat St. Benito, patron saint of lost tourists and tight roundabouts. St. Benito speeds through a maze of dirt roads past...
San Sebastian, Spain has more Michelin Stars per square meter than any place on the planet. The Parte Vieja (Old Town) also has more bars per square meter than any place on Earth--add surfers, a carousel, an urban beach and you have perhaps the perfect place to...
A few weeks back, we experienced a foodie extravaganza weekend in Cincinnati with a few of our Indy Chaine des Rotisseurs friends. I just love foodie experiences—especially those with multiple dining and wining opportunities. On Saturday morning, The Man and I...
Tuscany has been on my mind all week long!! On this Photo Friday, I wanted to revisit a few of my favorite shots from our last Tuscan Adventure--wine tasting, sampling local fare, my discovery of burrata, and of course, the Tuscan sunshine. Our Fiat Cinquecento was...
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