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As a beer drinker – and specifically a microbrew drinker – words cannot describe how excited I was to make it to Bend, Oregon, which I now affectionately call Beer Bohemia. That’s because this tiny town has 9 (and counting!) fantastic breweries that call Bend their home. In addition, there are artisan coffee shops and [...]
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Pardon the terrible pun (as you’ll soon see), but I’m delighted to introduce today’s guests, who offer up their view of world travel with a different ‘approach.’ It’s Jennifer & David Raezer, who are very active in the Sharing Travel Experiences community and I’ve known them virtually for some time. I look forward to seeing [...]
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There are few things that bridge gaps between cultures more than a good glass of wine. And vineyards are a featured highlight in many countries – they’re always on my travel itineraries. Here are a few of the best choices for some of the world’s most beautiful vineyards. Chateau Potelle, Napa Valley, California Napa Valley [...]
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Do you think you’re too old to travel? Worried your travel lifestyle will have to end in your golden years? Well, drop those misconceptions right now. Today’s guests are straight-talking about what it means to travel and live life after 40.
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Today’s interview is chock full of interesting tidbits, anecdotes, and other crazy wonderful thoughts. I’d like to welcome Jennifer Gaines from The Window Seat, Travelocity’s blog and one of the better ones out there on the ‘net. They have some fantastic travel guides and insightful content. Anyway, I’m sure you’re itching to hear what we [...]
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It is no surprise that I love a good glass of vino. And combined with a passion for travel, for me nothing beats a day spent scouting out new territory for good wine. While I love the casual and relaxed atmosphere of Hunter Valley, or even the cosmopolitan chic of Napa, there is one place [...]
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Anyone who knows me will know that I am a HUGE foodie. I’ll travel weird and wonderful places just to have the food – and believe me, I’ll try anything. Spaghetti Ice Cream in Germany? Done. Churros fried in a unsanitary barrel in an alley in Tijuana? That too. So I was having a coffee [...]
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When friends and I won 200 euros in Spain’s Christmas lottery we decided to do something special with it, so we booked a Rioja travel tour and a lunch at one of La Rioja’s wineries (viñedos). And what a treat it was! Granja de Nuestra Señora de Remelluri is located in the Basque region of [...]
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One of my favourite books from last year was a little number by Alex Prud’homme about the trials and tribulations of his mother. Titled My Life in France by Julia Child, Alex’s poignant memoir is a wonderful trip down memory lane and would inspire even the worst cooks to pack their backs and head to [...]
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For some time now I’ve been friends with Natalie Maclean, whom I dare say is the world’s most fantastic and down to earth wine drinker and writer. Her website, Nat Decants is a fabulous array of resources for both the serious wine professional as well as those just looking to get their feet wet (although [...]
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