Dave Specter, owner and winemaker at Bells Up Winery in Willamette Valley, Oregon, loves a challenge. A French horn player throughout middle school and high school, little did he…

Italy Is fabulous and beautiful, and we all want to go there—except for one thing: It is very, very crowded…especially now, with all the revenge travelers. If you’ve dreamed of…

Have you ever considered traveling with the sole purpose of visiting places with dark and chilling histories? Dark tourism is nothing new but has recently seen a resurgence. In this…

Americans love all things Italian, especially Italian food.  Living in an urban area like Dallas ensures there any many options for Italian cuisine including gelato, but how do you know…

Sonoma is one of Northern California’s prettiest wine country destinations. With ancient redwood forests, miles of coastline, mountain trails, and quaint towns surrounded by vineyards, it’s no wonder Sonoma was…

Ciao! Join me tomorrow for an informative chat with  Franciacorta Italian sparkling wine producer Stefano Rangoni of Ca’ d’ Or.  Franciacorta is an Italian sparkling wine produced in the classic…

Malibu is a beautiful stretch of coastline with accessible beaches and miles of hiking in the canyons of the Santa Monica Mountains. You can also enjoy a nice glass of…

Located in the heart of the Sierra Foothills appellation ( an hour from bustling Lake Tahoe), El Dorado wine country represents a beautiful and untouched part of Northern California.  Here, large…