There’s a saying, ignorance is bliss. I’ve found that to be true more often than not. For example, before studying for my WSET (wine and spirits education trust), I didn’t know a thing about Alsace or its wines. Once my eyes were opened, visiting this region in northeastern France, famous…
Dry or sweet, sparkling or still, wine from Alsace has my heart. Not surprisingly, I recently traveled to Alsace, lured by the aromas and flavors of Riesling, Gewurztraminer, and Pinot Gris. There are many other varietals grown in Alsace. However, you simply cannot speak of Alsace without mentioning Riesling, as…
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One of Texas’ oldest and most culturally rich cities (and I think the prettiest), San Antonio is often pigeon-holed as Alamo City. While it’s true that the Alamo is one of the world’s most famous monuments, there’s plenty to see when you explore San Antonio, aside from the Alamo. San…
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Looking for Hitchcock I found Ansel Adams. Alfred Hitchcock immortalized the town of Bodega and nearby Bodega Bay, in Northern California, in his 1963 thriller, The Birds. There are multiple locations that film buffs can easily recognize, especially the Potter Schoolhouse, the location for an especially terrifying scene in…
What you need to know to visit Petrified Forest/Painted Desert National Park, a badlands and section of the Grand Canyon in southeastern Arizona.
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