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 […]
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 […]
Mongol Rally: A 10,000 Mile Adventure from Europe to Mongolia
Called the greatest motoring adventure on the planet, the Mongol Rally is an annual car rally that begins in Europe and ends in Ulan Ude, Russia. Originally it ended in Mongolia, hence the name this rally earned when the inaugural one took place back in 2004. There’s basically three rules for the Mongol Rally: Mongol […]
5 Iceland Tours Worth Splurging On
Iceland is home to one of the world’s most epic road trips, dramatic landscapes, a plethora of adventure activities and the land of the Northern Lights. With a list of attributes like that, it’s no wonder Iceland is one of the world’s most desirable countries to travel to. We were even lucky enough to live […]
12 Hot Air Balloon Adventures for Your Bucket List
I might be a little bit biased, but I think hot air ballooning over the world’s must stunning landscapes is one of the most romantic experiences you can have. After all, Tim and I were married in a hot air balloon…sort of. A hot air balloon wedding wasn’t always the plan. Actually, it was a […]
Chateau de Reignac: The Scent Garden Tour
The year is 2009. It’s a story worthy of a becoming a movie, just as Bottle Shock recounted the tale of a Napa Valley winemaker who beats every French vintner in the Paris Wine Tasting of 1976. Only this time, world-famous wine critics rank an AOC Bordeaux Supérieur above some of Bordeaux’s most renowned 1er […]
Drinking in London’s History on a Historic London Pub Tour
One of the best ways to learn about London’s history is by literally drinking your way through some of London’s oldest pubs. No, seriously! We learned more about the Great Fire, wars and London’s literary links on a historic London pub tour than on all of our previous dozen or so jaunts in to London […]
Vivanco: The Ultimate Wine Experience in Spain
Bordeaux’s La Cité du Vin may have been all the rage since it opened in 2016, but wine lover’s take note. There’s an even larger museum of wine and wine culture, and it’s located in Spain’s most famous wine region: La Rioja. While Spain sometimes flies under the radar compared to neighboring France, the Vivanco […]
The Perfect 3-Days in Saint-Emilion
Founded by a modest hermit, Saint-Emilion’s history stretches back for 13 centuries. Famous and most known for the Saint-Emilion wines that comes from this appellation in the Bordeaux wine region, a day trip to Saint-Emilion from Bordeaux is on nearly every visitor to the region’s must-do list. But practically an outdoor museum itself, this village […]
The Best Places to Stay in Iceland
Iceland has a ton of accommodation options from sweet suites in the capital to guest houses with either private or shared accommodations to even Icelandic farm stays. You might even opt for a camper van for the freedom to explore Iceland without needing to find accommodation for each day of your trip. Accommodation options outside […]
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