Winston Churchill called Uganda the “Pearl of Africa” after his visit in 1907, writing about it in the book My African Journey. During his time serving as Undersecretary of State for the Colonies, he toured Britain’s East African colonies. Churchill was so enamored with Uganda that he essentially put the African country on the map […]
A Luxury All-Inclusive Getaway at Finest Playa Mujeres
Located just 20 minutes north of Cancun, Finest Playa Mujeres has its own stretch of white sand beach along calm, clear blue water. The 4-star all-inclusive resort is one both families and adults alike can enjoy boasting 12 pools and non-stop activities. Finest Playa Mujeres is truly a slice of Mexican heaven. Activities at Finest […]
The Luxe Adventure Traveler Guide to Christmas in NYC
Ever since my first visit during the holidays, I haven’t been able to resist a Christmas in New York. To me, visiting New York in December is when the city is at its best. It’s when everything is the most shimmering and magical. New York City comes alive with holiday spirit and is home to […]
2023 Digital Camera Gift Guide
What is the best digital camera for travel? Just like finding the best of anything, it really depends on style, need and budget. If you’re looking for a camera to gift the photography lover in your life, we’ve rounded up a guide to the best digital cameras you can buy in 2023 for various uses […]
Bordeaux in 365 Bottles: October 2019
After a really long hiatus, we resurrected Bordeaux in 365 Bottles last month. Our life has gotten a major shake-up recently with Tim retiring from the Air Force, us buying an apartment in France and actually merging our households back in to one again. Tim arrived from his Mongol Rally retirement trip basically at the […]
10 Classified Bordeaux Wines for your Wine Collection
When it comes to Bordeaux wines, world-renowned names like Château Margaux and Château Pétrus typically come to mind. As do some stop-your-heart price tags that can make Bordeaux wines seem out of reach. But Bordeaux wines come in all price ranges, including a number of classified Bordeaux wines that are affordable for just about any […]
Kenya Wildlife: The Northern Five
You’ve surely heard of Africa’s Big Five. The lion, leopard, Cape buffalo, elephant and rhino are typically the African wildlife tourists would most like to see on safari. The Big Five are like the ultimate safari checklist to tick off on game drives. With some 25,000 animal species, no other African country boasts quite the […]
Bordeaux in 365 Bottles: September 2019
Bordeaux in 365 Bottles, my monthly recap of being an American expat in France and running a travel blog as a career, went on quite the hiatus. The last one I published was in June 2018. I meant to resurrect Bordeaux in 365 Bottles with a June 2019 edition. It would have been excellent timing […]
A Short Guide to Langtang Valley Trek
The Langtang Valley Trek is one of the best trekking destinations among many others in Nepal. The Langtang region lies in the central-northern part of Nepal. An easy drive of 6 – 7 hours from Kathmandu takes you to the Langtang region. The Langtang-Lirung peak with the spectacular Tibetan Range and Ganesh Himal in the […]
What to Expect During the Grape Harvest in Bordeaux
As September rolls around, Bordeaux is always a flurry of activity. The harvest in Bordeaux, or le vendage, is one of the most critical parts of the entire wine making process. It’s the time when the winemaker feels they’ve achieved the perfect balance in the vineyard. The vineyards are suddenly full of vendanguers (literally grape […]
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