Make The Most Of Your Travels
When you envision California's wine country, you might dream of a train tour through the rolling hills of Napa, or dreamy bed and breakfast in Sonoma. Although we love visiting these award winning valleys, we would like to share some of our favorite wineries in a different region: Livermore! The Livermore Valley is less than …
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Wishing you were out wine tasting right now? Us too! That's why we are thankful for winemakers who have bottled flavors from around the world and allowed us to enjoy them in the comfort (and social distance) of our living room! Use these tips to turn your own home into a tasting room! First, Read …
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On our most recent trip to New York, we enjoyed some delicious food. Most notably, we enjoyed a few slices of classic, New York pizza. We got around to wondering, why is New York pizza so famous? Call us cheesy, but we did a bit of research to find out more about the history, science …
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Bali has become a popular tourist destination among bloggers and influencers. It seems as if everyone has their own recommendations about where to stay and what to see while visiting this South East Asian paradise. Although we found plenty of information about how to find hotels, tours and "instagramable" spots, the topic of Balinese cuisine …
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In an increasingly homogeneous world, a variety of cuisines are available almost everywhere you go. But just because you have the option of eating the same thing everywhere, doesn't mean you should. No matter how cliché it feels, we always recommend a "when in Rome" attitude. We've found that by seeking out authentic, traditional foods, …
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After a work conference in Nashville, we decided to make the most of our trip and squeeze in a quick visit to the Great Smoky Mountains. We made the three-hour trek east to Gatlinburg and arrived late on Thursday evening. This meant we had only one day to enjoy the mountains before returning home on …
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On a recent trip, we took the train from Interlaken to Paris. The ride brought us through east-central France, past an area known as Burgundy or Bourgogne. As wine lovers and serial excursionists, we knew we had to stop and make the most of this travel day! We chose a guided tour with Authentica, which …
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We went to Japan on a food pilgrimage. After learning about the symbolic importance of food and the new year, we traded in our champagne bottles for soba noodles. While eating our way through Tokyo and Osaka we learned a few things about dining that you may want read about before your next trip to …
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