
Waiting for Bordeaux: Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux in Miami
by Lisa Morales
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Wine is a waiting game. From bud break in the vineyard to barrel and bottle aging, the journey to your wine glass has just begun. When it comes to Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux wines, even once you bring your prize home, it’s often best to wait months and sometimes years before you drink

Blackhawk Museum: A Hidden Gem In Danville, CA
by Judy Karnia
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Walking into the Blackhawk Museum, I tried to have an open mind. I love almost all museums so I was willing to enjoy whatever was on offer. The itinerary from the press tour operators listed it as a classic car museum. Not being a car buff, I figured I could feign some interest to be

Love, Resilience, and Travel Lessons Learned in St. Martin
by Lisa Morales
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Last week was my first time out of the country since the start of the pandemic. Boy, did I need a vacation and a week in St. Martin cured my Zoom Blues! While meditating on the serene, turquoise water beaches of Grand Case, I had an opportunity to reflect upon what I take from travel

South African Wine Collection “Blazing” Through Arizona
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Blazer Beverage Tom Carbon and Amarilys V. Drozdz, with their love of wine and extensive business resumes, own and operate Blazer Beverage, a wine distribution company. They are currently in partnerships with restaurants, resorts, and wine shops all over Arizona. With a refreshing approach to sharing environmentally conscious wine, they aim to promote wineries and

Journey Through Australian Wine Regions Aboard the Ghan
by Pam Baker
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A journey aboard the Ghan, Australia’s iconic train ride between Adelaide and Darwin, provides passengers with a means to explore the country’s vast interior in a luxurious setting. The experience offers excellent service, gourmet meals featuring regional cuisine, and off-train excursions. But a journey on the Ghan also allows guests to taste Australian wine from

Sightseeing Seattle by Seaplane
by Jim DeLillo
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Kenmore Air offers Sightseeing flights that circumnavigate Seattle by seaplane and gives you a unique perspective from above. It’s a thrilling way to see Seattle, and nothing is more exciting than doing it by seaplane. The Company Flying out of Lake Union, Kenmore Air has been in operation since 1947. It is a family-run business.

Ten Things to Do In & Around Rockport, Massachusetts
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There is something about the northeastern coast that I love. The rocky coasts and clapboard houses, the old lighthouses and lobster traps offer a dose of old-world charm that you won’t find just anywhere. I’ve been lucky enough to visit a number of the towns that dot the coast from Boston to Bar Harbor. One

Xiao Long Bao: Chinese Soup Dumplings
by Jim DeLillo
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Xiao Long Bao defined Chinese Soup Dumplings or Xiao Long Bao are not just a food item but an experience. Often only found in Chinatown neighborhoods or traditional Chinese restaurants, you enjoy these treats through a ritual of precise eating instructions. A soup dumpling is similar to other dim sum. In other words, a wonton

Where the Tourist Meets the Local in Arizona
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The beautiful state of Arizona has much to offer in terms of scenery, hiking, restaurants, shopping, and historical landmarks. Most often tourists gravitate to the Northern parts of the state to visit the Grand Canyon, Sedona, and the Verde Valley, and understandably so. The photo opportunities alone are reason enough to make the drive. A

6 EU Countries That Offer the Digital Nomad Visa
by Lisa Morales
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Is remote work here to stay? Yes, it is! According to a study by Global Workplace Analytics, 22% of the American workforce (36.2 million Americans) will work remotely by 2025. Accelerated by the pandemic, more and more employers are seeing the long-term benefits of the ‘virtual office’. And while many people are moving to less