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36 Hours in Paris: 9 Foodie Stops, 2 Classes, & 4 Iconic Sights!
My husband and I had 36 hours in Paris before heading over to the Champagne region to enjoy multiple days of wine tasting. Our goal was to see a few top sights, eat all the cheese we could find, learn how to make croissants, hit all...
Virginia Wine Country Getaways: 3 Incredible Itineraries From a Local
I was born and raised in beautiful Virginia and have been all over the state. My husband and I live in the city and love doing weekend Virginia wine country getaways. We have done quite a few wine vacays not only in Virginia but...
Three Blacksmiths in Sperryville: 7 Things to Know Before You Go
The secret is out! Especially after the recent writeup in the Washingtonian on Where to Eat, Drink, and Stay in Sperryville. Ahh, oh well. I guess have to share now. My husband and I have dined at almost every incredible restaurant...
Best Cheese Tasting in Paris: Who to Book & What Cheeses You May Try
You simply cannot come to Paris without trying the mouthwatering French cheeses! When you walk into a local fromagerie, the variety of cheese options is overwhelming. How do you pick among the 500+ varieties? What are you going to...
Best South African Wine Regions & Wineries to Visit
South African wine is really starting to make a name for itself. You can find some beautifully crafted high-quality wines at an affordable price. Most of these award-winning wineries are less than an hour from Cape Town. We spent...
Best South Africa Wine Tour: My Day with La Rochelle Tours
If you landed on this page, you obviously love wine and want to experience some of South Africa’s best! South Africa has several incredible wine regions to explore. One of the best ways to discover some of these world-class wineries...
Best Slovenia Wine Tour: My Day with Winestronaut
My husband and I love discovering the wine regions of the countries we visit. We have visited quite a few including Napa Valley, Oregon, New Zealand, Australia, France, Greece, South Africa, Italy, and Portugal. When we heard about...
Best Douro Valley Wine Tour: My Day with Douro Exclusive
We love wine. We love to travel. Our trips now seem to gravitate toward incredible wine destinations. Douro Valley in Portugal was one of them. With its mesmerizing steeply terraced vineyards, scenic windy roads, and a meandering...
La Villa Hibiscus in St Martin: Review of the Caribbean’s Ultimate Gourmet Experience
You go to the Caribbean for the gorgeous beach and warmer weather but not really for the food. Or so I thought. That was until I discovered the French side of St. Martin. Exotic cheeses, charcuterie, incredible high-quality wines at...
Aruba Ariba: A Taste of Vacation in a Glass
Nothing says vacation like a cocktail in hand. My husband and I have traveled all around the Caribbean and have found each island is known for its own boozy concoction. We downed the Painkiller in the U.S. Virgin Islands, sipped on...
5 Best Palm Beach Aruba Restaurants: From Beach Shacks to Upscale Dining
Most can agree that Aruba lives up to its motto as “One Happy Island.” You can easily see why. Plenty of sunshine, cooling breezes, world-class beaches, truly friendly locals … and surprisingly good food if you know where to look....
Saba Spice: The Incredibly Addictive Drink I Continue to Crave
If you have been to the tiny little Caribbean Island called Saba, you may have heard of the mysterious rum Saba Spice. What is it? How do you drink it? Where can you sample it? I had so many questions. I love trying out the food and...
The Inn at Little Washington Restaurant: 14 Things to Know Before You Go
There are only thirteen 3-star Michelin restaurants in the United States, and one of them is located in a rural town in Virginia. After watching The Inn at Little Washington: A Delicious Documentary, we were excited and started...
Apotek Bar Iceland: Its Award-winning Cocktail May Surprise You
My husband and I love a good cocktail bar. We have sipped our way through several world-class bars including Mori Bar in Tokyo and Old Man Bar in Hong Kong. I will be honest. I was not expecting Iceland to have amazing cocktail...
What to Eat in Iceland: Here’s What’s Delicious
Fermented shark, whale .... these are the food items that come to mind when I think of Icelandic cuisine. I was glad when I found out this is NOT what most Icelanders eat daily. Instead, I discovered most of their cuisine revolves...
Slovenia Wine Country Getaway: Our Favorite Wine Regions & Wineries to Visit
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, and Douro Valley in Portugal to name a...
Best Slovenian Food: 12 Delicious Dishes You Have to Try
I am blown away that Slovenia is not more well known for its amazing cuisine, but I believe that is going to quickly change. Why is that? The Michelin guide has at last launched in Slovenia! It awarded one restaurant with 2 Michelin...
Hisa Franko: Full Review of a Restaurant Worth Planning a Vacation Around
After watching the Netflix series Chef’s Table Season 2 on Hisa Franko, Slovenia suddenly rose to the top of our list as our next foodie vacation. If you have not watched this episode, do yourself a favor and put it in your queue....
10 Delicious South African Foods & Drink You Need to Try
You can learn so much about a country’s culture and history through its cuisine. South Africa is no exception. The Dutch brought their garden produce (like potatoes, pumpkins, and watermelons). Slaves from Malaysia, Indonesia, and...
Best Cape Town Wine Tour: How We Used Uber for Our Tour
Love wine and want to experience some of South Africa’s best? Visiting these world-class wineries is incredibly accessible. Some of the most famous wine regions are just outside of Cape Town, ranging from 20 to 90 minutes depending...
Your South Africa Wine Country Getaway: Where to Stay, Sip Wine, and Dine
The more we travel, the more we realize that some of our favorite trips are our “wine vacations.” Some of our favorites have been the Burgundy and Champagne regions in France, Douro Valley in Portugal, and Goriska Brda in Slovenia....
5 Best Franschhoek Restaurants and Beyond in Cape Winelands
My husband and I discovered some of the best Franschhoek restaurants in South Africa Wine Country and also a few foodie gems in Stellenbosch and Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Our itinerary for the Cape Winelands involved eating and drinking...
Best Restaurants in Cape Town: Top 3 Picks from a Foodie Traveler
Cape Town and the surrounding wine country are fast becoming foodie destinations. Global influence and regional culinary heritage continue to shape Cape Town's booming restaurant scene. From local mom & pop shops to creative fine...