Travelogue: Embracing Calm in the Valle de Guadalupe | Baja, Mexico
Eileen walked into the common room and with the most genuine smile on her face said “Do you guys want to see something completely magnificent?” As we stepped out barefoot […]
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Dining: Just in time for Umbrian White Truffles at Spirito di Vino | Montefalco, Italy
My series of entries from my time in Umbria concludes with our last dinner in Montefalco at the award-winning Spirito di Vino. If I could go back in time to the […]
Dining: Osteria A Priori | Perugia, Italy
After the nightmare that was getting into Perugia, it was all uphill from there (literally). The hill-top towns of Umbria lured us in with charm and some of the best […]
Travelogue: A Day-Trip in Tuscany
If there is one piece of advice that I can give you when touring Tuscany, it’s to rent a car (or at least a private driver to tote you from […]
Dining: Perfect mid-day breaks at Procacci | Florence, Italy
In an alternate universe, I am Florentine. I am the wife of a wealthy someone-or-other who doesn’t want me to break a nail working a “real job,” but instead indulges […]
Travelogue: Exploring the Venetian Outer Lagoon {Italy}
For those fortunate enough to spend more than a day in Venice, I highly recommend venturing out into Venice’s outer lagoon. The vibe is entirely different and well worth the […]
Straight Trippin’: Reno 411- A Guide to Local Gems
I always hated going to Reno when I was a child. We had a family friend who used to live there and we could make the trecherous drive in the […]
Wine Journal: Coturri 2009 Sonoma Mountain Rosé
Everything I ever knew about summery rosé wine was turned upside down at a recent tasting I attended at Domaine LA. Known for their fantastically curated wine selections and great […]
Piemonte Seminar Pt. II Recap: Brunno Rocca
The second wine producer showcased at the recent Piemonte wine seminar I attended was definitely my favorite of the whole week’s worth of Viva Vino tastings I attended. Brunno Rocca […]
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