WELLNESS ON THE ROAD What is the Slow Food Movement? And Why You Should Want it! Posted on November 1, 2019November 16, 2025 By Stacey A. Peters My grandma Mabel baked bread from scratch every Sunday morning. I can still smell the warm, doughy goodness decades later. I was just a kid, but I knew I was witnessing something special. And now that amazing recipe is lost to us forever, because no one wrote it down. Slow food came out of this desire to embrace the local food traditions of grandmas all around the world. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES How to Enjoy Wine Walks and the German Weinstrasse Posted on November 27, 2018September 9, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters Germans love wine and walking. The German Weinstrasse is redefining both– open vineyards, generous pours, wine walk with friends, & tons of delicious food at the festivals and fairs. The German Wine Road is for anyone who enjoys a good time. Read more
CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES Solo Dining Made Simple: A Step-by-Step Guide Posted on November 13, 2018November 16, 2025 By Stacey A. Peters What is it about dining alone that makes us scared? Some people won’t travel solo out of fear alone. Well, not me. I actually like eating alone. But I know a lot of people who can’t do it. Is it the memories it conjures up of not being one of… Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES The Ultimate Guide to Wine Tasting on the Prosecco Road Posted on October 19, 2018September 11, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters Sparkling wines are delicious. And I’ve tasted them in wine regions all around the world. I’ve had them in beautiful places like Napa, New York, France, Italy and Germany. But few offer the stunning natural landscapes and level of hospitality like the Prosecco Wine Road Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Wine Tasting in Sicily and Why Etna Wine is not Italian Wine Posted on October 3, 2018September 7, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters Mount Etna changed everything I thought I knew about Sicilian wine. I wandered volcanic vineyards, shared wine with passionate winemakers, and tasted bottles shaped by lava, elevation, and tradition. From unexpected private tastings to pasta eaten roadside, these Etna wine adventures became some of my favorite memories in Sicily. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Best Things to Do on the European Side of Istanbul Posted on September 29, 2018September 7, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters Skip the long lines and famous landmarks for a few hours. These four unforgettable stops on Istanbuls European side blend incredible food, waterfront views, colorful markets, and a historic Turkish hammam into one perfect day. From Turkish pizza and Bosphorus sunsets to fragrant spices and centuries-old traditions, this itinerary captures the city at its best. Read more
CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES How to Stay Safe While Flying Posted on September 9, 2018November 16, 2025 By Stacey A. Peters One of the fastest ways of spreading disease is to buy an airplane ticket. I read a recent study that says you have a 20% chance to avoid getting sick every time you fly. That means 1 in 5 people are starting their trip under the weather. Apparently, the skies aren’t as friendly as we thought. And airport safety includes protecting yourself from an invisible enemy– the common cold? Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES History Lovers Love Wine and Bad Durkheim Posted on September 1, 2018September 7, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters It’s almost time for one of my favorite festivals in Germany. The Durkheimer Wurstmarkt wine festival in Bad Durkheim is the largest wine festival in the world. Yup– big reason to go, right? But you don’t have to wait for the festival to enjoy Bad Durkheim. Located on the German… Read more