by Nichole | Last updated Jun 27, 2026 | France, Best Wine Europe
Paris to Reims Day Trip: 7 Juicy Tips for the Ideal Day My husband and I recently spent an amazing day sipping our way through France’s Champagne region. When we travel, we’re always seeking exceptional food, wine, and outdoor adventures without...
by Nichole | Last updated Aug 2, 2026 | Best Wine Europe, France
Private Family Producer Champagne Tour: Firsthand Review of Aÿ Champagne Experience We did the big group wine tour thing in Napa Valley once. Been there, done that. Never again. That is most of the reason we ended up in a small red electric buggy on a Monday afternoon...
by Nichole | Last updated Aug 2, 2026 | Best Wine Europe, France
Reims Champagne Tours: Big House or Small Grower? How to Choose Hubby and I spent an embarrassing number of hours researching Champagne tours before our trip, and I still framed the question wrong. I assumed the choice was about which famous name to visit. Ruinart or...
by Nichole | Last updated Aug 24, 2025 | Slovenia, Best Wine Europe
Best Slovenia Wine Tour: A Wine Traveler’s Review My husband and I love exploring new wine regions wherever we travel. We’ve tasted our way through some incredible areas, including Napa Valley, Oregon, New Zealand, Australia, Burgundy and Champagne in...
by Nichole | Last updated Nov 9, 2025 | Portugal, Best Wine Europe
Best Douro Valley Wine Tour: A Wine Traveler’s Review My husband and I love wine. We love to travel. So naturally, our trips have started gravitating toward incredible wine destinations: Burgundy, Champagne, Slovenia, New Zealand, Oregon (Willamette Valley),...
by Nichole | Last updated Aug 21, 2025 | Slovenia, Best Wine Europe
Slovenia Wine Country Getaway: Where to Sip, Sleep, and Eat My husband and I love to plan getaways to wine destinations around the world. We have been to Willamette Valley in Oregon, Central Otago in New Zealand, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley in South Africa, Champagne region...
