Afternoon tea is one of my favorite aspects of British culture. And let’s be honest, afternoon tea is a way of life—full stop. Just as I  can’t imagine life without…

Sonoma Valley is one of the prettiest and most diverse wine country regions in the United States. From rolling hills to the scenic Pacific Coast to redwood forests, and quaint…

Hershey’s vs. Nestle’s. Godiva vs. Cadbury. Which is better? These famous candy makers are popular around the world along with many others, but the various chocolate bars and sweet treats…

Who doesn’t love the UK and its capital city, London?   The country that gave us the Beatles; perhaps the greatest band of the 20th century, the Royals, Shakespeare, afternoon tea,…

From the Santa Monica Pier to Pasadena, here are the things to do and unforgettable day trips around Los Angeles.   I love LA, but I didn’t always…it just didn’t…

In the verdant hills of Lombardy just an hour east of Milan in Northern Italy, lies a premier sparkling wine region,  Franciacorta. It was the first traditional method Italian Sparkling…

When I look back on some of my more memorable experiences in Rome, the backdrop is always a piazza. Piazzas are the hubs of social life in Italy. Invitations don’t…

   Would I be in an alehouse in London! I would give all my fame for a pot of ale, and safety.  From Henry V. by Shakespeare  I did not book…