Bolgheri: land of wines, art and history

Ingredients to make this small medieval village enchanting and magical are all there: the long “viale dei Cipressi” celebrated by the famous poet Carducci, the magnificent fortress, rebuilt...

Yoichi: Japan's New Wine Country in Hokkaido

When travelers think of Hokkaido, they think snow festivals, skiing, and seafood. Wine is not on the radar. In the seaside town of Yoichi, close to Sapporo, an hour or so to the west, however, a...

Santar, Portugal: Authentic Village Charm

Tucked away in central Portugal, the Beirão Plateau is a landscape of soft hills and ancient mountains. Here lies Santar, a tiny village with a noble soul—just an hour northeast of Coimbra...

Wine Quay Bar – Sunset, Wine, and Stunning Views in Porto, Portugal

If you're looking for the perfect spot to unwind with a glass of wine while watching the sun set over the Douro River, Wine Quay Bar is the place to be and one of my favorite spots in Porto...

Cockburn’s Port Lodge – A Journey Through Time and Flavor

My husband and I enjoy a glass of port now and then, but we had never visited a port house or done a port tasting and guided tour in Portugal. We decided it was time to remedy that. If you're a wine...

Best Things to Do in Missouri

A Midwestern state located between Kansas in the Midwest and Kentucky, Missouri is covered with grassy plains stretching for miles and contrasts the mountains that make up the Ozark Mountains. Many...