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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
How I’m Learning French: 10 Tips for Language Learning
When I moved to Bordeaux, France in 2016, I barley knew a dozen words. I could say the basics almost any tourist could say like bonjour and merci. It definitely wasn’t ideal for living in France. Most people and businesses that you interact with to do all the things you need to do in order […]
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 […]
5 Best Sauternes Châteaux to Visit
Bordeaux is famous for its red wine blends known round the world. But did you know that some of the most expensive wines in Bordeaux actually aren’t red at all? In fact, it’s a bottle from Bordeaux’s Sauternes appellation that holds the Guinness World Record for the most expensive bottle of white wine ever sold: […]
Canoeing the Dordogne
The Dordogne River flows west through the South West of France, snaking through the soaring cliffs dotted by ancient châteaux and some of the most beautiful villages in France in the Périgord Noir. One of the best ways to experience this stunning part of France is by grabbing some paddles and canoeing the Dordogne. A […]
Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion
It’s practically a sin to come to Bordeaux and not visit a château. But sometimes time is of the essence, and a visit to most of Bordeaux’s châteaux requires at least half a day. Aside from a thoroughly modern winery that makes you feel a bit like James Bond, Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion is the […]
Hot Air Ballooning in Saint-Emilion
There are few things that actually worth waking up before the sunrise for – at least for this night owl. One of those things I’ll never hesitate setting a 4:30am alarm for is a sunrise hot air balloon flight, especially when gently gliding over the châteaux-dotted vineyards of the Bordeaux wine region. There’s nothing like […]
London Perfect: A Holiday Apartment Alternative
It’s no secret that we’re not fans of a certain holiday apartment conglomerate. But London Perfect, a boutique London holiday apartment management company, is something entirely different and an excellent Airbnb alternative. Managed and operated more like a hotel where the “rooms” just happen to be lovely apartments located throughout London, we decided to give […]
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