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Corners of the Internet #16

Oops. I forgot what day it is. My normal schedule for these collections of great internet stories is every third Friday. I find that it takes me a while to accumulate worthy material, plus we’re busy writing...

Big Berry

The Local Connection with Big Berry Resort

We sat back in our bubbling, soothing jacuzzi, shielded from the pouring rain by our covered terrace. As the last bit of travel stress evaporated into the night, we opened a bottle of Modra Frankinja from local winery...

Venice from Rialto Bridge

Why Does Venice Exist?

It’s the question I couldn’t shake. Why does Venice exist? Why did a whole group of people decide that building a floating city, in the middle of a vulnerable lagoon, with limited access to fresh water,...

Barolo Wine: The Nebbiolo grapes on the vine

Drinking Barolo Wine in Piedmont

Barolo wine is my favorite red of choice, the king among a legion of legendary Italian wines. But what is it about Barolo and the Barolo region that makes it so special? The Basics Barolo is a red wine made in the...

La Morra, Italy

Beginner’s Guide to the Barolo Region

Before you roll your eyes and think, not ANOTHER article waxing poetic about Italian wine, bear with me. I promise this isn’t about wine. We’ll talk about wine some other time. Today is the post I wish I...

Gluten Free Afternoon Tea at The Modern Pantry, London thumbnail

Gluten Free Afternoon Tea at The Modern Pantry, London

Afternoon tea is one of the greatest joys in London. The feeling of taking a few hours, in the middle of the day, to relax with a traditional tea service just feels special. I think it is the whole spectacle of the...