PLACES Road Trip: Weekend on the Hermann Wine Trail Posted on January 10, 2020August 16, 2024 The Hermann Wine Trail is one of the largest and oldest German-settled communities in the United States. It’s roughly a 6-hour drive from Manhattan to Hermann, Mo. Stop by the visitors center to get a map and learn about the trolley/ public transportation and special events.  And thank goodness, they brought their wine over, too.
PLACES Exploring the Natural Landscapes and Man-made Wonders of Sicily Posted on January 5, 2019June 9, 2024 Beaches, Mountains, and Historical Beauty Weather, wind, and water have shaped the island of Sicily into one of the most varied landscapes on the planet. As a result, the island is home to many beautiful beaches, national reserves, and mountains. Furthermore, Sicily’s terrain has been transformed by earthquakes and eruptions…
CULINARY TRAVEL How to Enjoy Wine Walks and the German Weinstrasse Posted on November 27, 2018June 28, 2024 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.
PLACES Beyond Napa– 5 Other Wine Regions to Visit Posted on October 23, 2018June 27, 2024 The United States boast a remarkably robust network of wineries, wine trails and wine-related activities. Wine tourism is alive & well in places like Sonoma and Napa. But also in new emerging wine regions around the US that are less well-known, but just as good– or better.Â
PLACES Cruising Italy’s Prosecco Wine Road Posted on October 19, 2018July 13, 2024 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
CULINARY TRAVEL Etna Wine is not Italian Wine Posted on October 3, 2018June 9, 2024 Unveiling Etna: A Unique Wine Legacy Beyond Italian Borders Italy’s Mount Etna is young by modern standards for such an old wine region. Bottled wines have only been produced here for a few short decades, yet the rapidly growing interest in the native varieties grown on the slopes of Europe’s…
LIFESTYLE Vinyasa at the Bluejacket Crossing Vineyard & Winery Posted on September 21, 2018June 9, 2024 Looking for a new way to enjoy a glass of wine. As if you needed one, right? However, Bluejacket Crossing Vineyard & Winery has come up with the solution to a problem I don’t think exists. But it’s still awesome. Nurture mind, body, and soul in the vineyard with a…
PLACES History Lovers Love Wine and Bad Durkheim Posted on September 1, 2018May 21, 2024 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…