If you’re looking for a vacation destination that has it all, and I don’t say that lightly, consider Provence. 300 days per year of sunshine, coastal cities, and  hilltop villages…

  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…

British candy is popular both at home and abroad. Read this article to find out which brands are the most popular.   Hershey’s vs. Nestle’s. Godiva vs. Cadbury. Which is…

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…