Oregon’s most celebrated wine region offers stunning scenery, well balanced wines and plenty of small town charm. When my husband and I visit our families in Portland, Oregon, we always try to escape for a day to the Willamette Valley. As you drive along the windy country roads leading to […]
With a Grand Cru classified red wine and vineyards dating back to the 14th century, Château Smith Haute Lafitte, located 20 minutes outside of the city of Bordeaux, is one of the region’s most prestigious wineries. You may be surprised to learn, it’s also among the most family friendly thanks […]
When my family and I were visiting Burgundy, France one November, we realized we had an extra night that we hadn’t made arrangements for. My husband and I had been interested in visiting Jura since drinking a bottle of Jean-François Ganevat Côtes du Jura Chardonnay at the restaurant Caves Madeleine […]
France’s vast Loire Valley is dotted with wineries, medieval villages and fairytale châteaux. Consider making Amboise or Sancerre home base. When I was a child, I found a book at my local library called Châteaux of the Loire Valley. I was transfixed by the images of stately castles with their […]
If you’ve ever heard me talk about travel for even a minute, you’ll probably gather that food is one of the main reasons I do it. I often choose a restaurant I want to eat at somewhere in the world and then plan a whole trip around that. I was […]
Photos courtesy of Bodegas F. Rubio One of the best things about living in San Diego is the proximity to Baja California. Within 30 minutes you can be in frenetic Tijuana, bursting with excellent restaurants and a vibrant arts and culture scene. Just two hours away lies Valle de Guadalupe, […]