The Roman Empire lasted for 1000 years and in its heyday stretched from the British Isles to present-day Iran. Luckily the Romans were remarkable engineers and left us plenty of…

What do you do in Lisbon after you’ve taken a selfie with Tram 28 in the background, made yourself sick eating custard tarts, and your legs start to shake just…

updated: 2026   I’ve been visiting Santa Barbara, California  every year for over twenty years now. I joke with friends that I’m almost a local.  For scenery, outdoor activities, wine…

Why would an established and successful winemaker in France sell everything to move to an arid, remote, and undeveloped region in the foothills of the Andes Mountains in South America?…

Fascinated by the history and the Roman baths for which the city is named, Bath had been on my list of places to visit for years.  A UNESCO World Heritage…

I arrived at London Heathrow Airport at 7:45 GMT a little worse for the wear after a nine-hour flight in basic economy. Nevertheless, I was excited for the day ahead…

  From its early beginnings in the vineyards of Los Angeles to recognition as American Winery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast Magazine, San Antonio Winery has always been committed…

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