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Burgundy: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Grand Crus

Our most recent weekend getaway from London was to the fantastic wine region of Burgundy.  Sometimes, life does not suck.  For the first time, we were joined by another couple, who brought along their 3 month old...

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Central Europe: Top 5 and Bottom 2

When we spent 6 weeks in Southeast Asia back in 2011 we had a fun game we played when leaving each country. In addition to the daily ‘high-low’ game which I’m sure is familiar to many, we did an...

Old Town Square Prague

Impressions of Prague

Prague certainly met or exceeded our expectations. It’s been a hot spot for tourism for years, and the city did not disappoint. The architecture, the culture and of course the delicious Czech pilsner all lived up...

Misadventures in Piedmont

Misadventures of Travel: Italy, part deux

The food, the wine, the history, the culture. It is easy to get sucked into a love affair with Italy. For me, Italy holds special place in my heart. I am part Italian, albeit a small part, so that means something to me....

train misadventures

The Misadventures of Travel

Sometimes things do not go as planned. The joy of travel for me is exploring the unknown, getting a little out of my comfort zone to learn more about a place or culture. This sense of adventure can lead to unfortunate...