Alsace, France is a region known for gastronomy (Alsace has more Michelin-star restaurants than any other region in France), and the excellent food-friendly wines produced there. Though the focus is…

Was sparkling wine first produced in Limoux or Champagne? Written evidence that dates back to the 1500s provides evidence that the monks of Saint-Hilaire Abbey near Limoux first discovered how…

We may not be able to travel abroad this spring but we can travel virtually via our kitchens—by preparing delicious recipes shared by our friends from afar. Many of us…

One of the best ways to learn about a new culture is to taste the food and wine. If it is my first time to visit a wine region I…

Paris may be the most romantic city in the world but I assure you, the French capital is not the only romantic place in France!  If you’re looking for the…

 Because I’m a curious person, I want to know everything about a destination and I will keep going back until I’m satisfied that I have a deep understanding of the…

Bonjour! Hi! Welcome to Montreal, widely touted as one of the top ten most culturally diverse and vibrant cities in Canada. Designated a UNESCO City of Design, Montreal is a…

Greece is often overlooked as a wine travel destination. While the mainland is known for ancient Greek monuments like the Temple of Athena Nike at the Acropolis in Athens, there…