A narrow winding road leads to villages precariously perched along cliffs. The blue Mediterranean dazzles below. Colorful striped parasols dot the tiny inlets that make up the beaches. Easily Italy’s most famous and chicest stretch of coastline, soaking up la dolce vita on the Amalfi Coast is on many a traveler’s bucket list. Stretching for […]
Discovering Sauternes’ Varietals at Château Coutet Barsac
Bordeaux isn’t just about full-bodied red blends of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. While 90% of the wine produced in Bordeaux is red, we’re also home to one of the world’s most famous and best sweet wine producing appellations: Sauternes. Château Coutet Barsac, one of the oldest Sauternes producing vineyards and a Premier Cru Classé from […]
The Perfect 3-Day Weekend in Biarritz
The French Riviera meets Surf City USA, Biarritz is the jewel of France’s Atlantic coast. Once a playground of the royals of the 19th century who partied their summers away in the swanky villas and palaces, the glitzy stars of old Hollywood like Frank Sinatra and Rita Hayworth followed suit at high society parties. But […]
Wild Oman: Wadi Shab and Bimmah Sinkhole Day Tour
Oh man, is Oman ever beautiful! This tiny country on the Arabian peninsula is often overlooked by travelers, which is a shame. Oman has so much to offer and we found it to be the perfect mix of outdoor adventure and luxurious hotels in spectacular locations fit for a sultan. Most travelers arrive in Muscat, […]
Bordeaux in 365 Bottles: April 2018
“Time goes by so slowly when you’re a child, and then, as an adult, it goes by in the blink of an eye.” – David Lowery As adults, we’re always going, going, going. There’s a million and one things to do, and never enough hours in the day to do them all. I’ve never been […]
The DIY Food Tour of Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Basque Country: typically thought of as the northern sliver of Spain, most people think of San Sebastián. But there’s the French Basque Country (Pays Basque, as it’s known in French) too, with three departments marrying some of the best of France and Spain together in a tiny area occupying the southwest corner of the Nouvelle […]
Moon Harbour: Bordeaux’s Whisky Distillery
Think Bordeaux is just all about wine? Guess again. While wine reigns king in the World Capital of Wine, Bordeaux has always been a city also about its spirits. The city does sit between Cognac and Armagnac, after all. But these days you don’t even need to leave the city to sample spirits. Bordeaux is […]
Bordeaux in 365 Bottles: March 2018
I turned 38 in March, and as my mom kindly reminded me, I’m now less than two years away from the big 4-0. Most days it’s unbelievable that I’m pushing forty; others, I feel like I’ve lived at least two lifetimes in my 38 years. While I have a lot of things to be thankful […]
36 Hours in Cambridge, England
Cambridge is world famous for its top five university. One of the oldest in the world, the University of Cambridge exudes history and tradition and dominates the town with its 31 colleges. But you don’t have to be contemplating a return to academia to enjoy this charming British town. From the international foodie scene to […]
5 Reasons to Book a Serviced Apartment on Your Next Vacation
High hotel prices got you down? Maybe you just boycott having to book multiple hotel rooms for your family vacation. Or you just might not be able to find a centrally located hotel that fits you. Your first thought might be to check out Airbnb for locals renting out their apartment or home, but with […]
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