I was prepared to love the wines of Alto Adige. The varieties produced in the region are some of my favorites: Gewürztraminer, Pinot Grigio, and Pinot Bianco. Since Alto Adige…

North Devon is the hidden gem of the West Country. Postcard perfect fishing villages, wide sandy beaches, and dramatic coastal views with fewer crowds await. I think it’s safe to…

 Anne Frank, Rembrandt, and Van Gogh lived here.  Bicycles are the primary mode of transportation, though the city is very walkable. Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, is a modern…

Turin is Italy’s undisputed chocolate capital. It inspired Nutella and made chocolate bars possible. If you love chocolate, imagine a city where you can sit in an elegant art nouveau…

  Before I had even opened the door the space welcomed me with colorful paper lanterns outside. Low sofas and tables, shoji screens dividing the room with shelves of cups…

I love LA, but I didn’t always. It just didn’t feel like a city that was easy to know, the traffic alone can be daunting. I like walkable cities, cities…

  updated: March 2026 I love to show people what makes my city unique. Dallas is rich with interesting things to do: restaurants, clubs, historic sites, and neighborhoods to explore…if…

A Rhine River cruise covers four countries, UNESCO World Heritage landscapes, over 28 medieval castles, world-class wine regions, and centuries of architecture, all from one unpacking. It’s one of the…