Adventurers & Oenophiles
In the heart of the holiday season, when the lights are sparkling and the air smells of cinnamon and cloves, we imagine a beautiful winter wonderland. Beneath the mountain peaks a small train winds through snow covered trees. It’s shiny red lacquer glinting off the white snowy surroundings, to arrive in a town tucked into... Continue Reading →
By Carrie Brock My travel philosophy has always been to stay ahead of the crowds, the over-popularity, and the over-touristed. Sometimes I’ve succeeded in the endeavor, long ago visiting places like Santorini, Positano and Hvar. Other times I’ve missed the calm before the tourist storm. I have been frustratingly caught in the masses, the madness... Continue Reading →
If you find yourself in the gorgeous village of Beaune within the Côte-d'Or on a sunny day, I definitely recommend a lunch at Les Jardin des Remparts. It is a one Michelin star restaurant in the heart of Burgundy that exemplifies French gastronomy. Situated in a beautiful outdoor garden terrace, where you can sit with... Continue Reading →
It is dead calm, with only the sound of church bells breaking the silence. Occasionally a swallow or two will speed through the sky overhead. The city is black and grey, without much other color or life. Looking down the cobblestoned street through the ruins, I wonder if I see other humans, or just the... Continue Reading →