Wine & Spirits: Clarksburg Wine Country
by Pam Baker
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Greetings, fellow travelers and wine lovers. I’m Pam Baker, a freelance food, wine and travel writer based in Sacramento, California. I’m delighted to introduce you to a new column for Food, Wine, Travel Magazine. Each month we’ll explore wine regions, wine-tasting experiences, wine cruises, and all things wine-related. It seems fitting that I kick off
ALLIGATORS, LIGHTHOUSES AND FORTS, OH MY! FAMILY-FRIENDLY ATTRACTIONS IN ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA
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ST. AUGUSTINE ALLIGATOR FARM What comes to mind when you hear the word “alligator?” I visualize a dark form crashing toward me, its tail flailing like a battle ax, its gaping maw edged with ominous jagged teeth ready to rip into raw flesh. So, is it wrong that I found myself at St. Augustine Alligator
Macedonia: Eight Top Things To Do in Five Days Around Kavala, Greece
by Tom Talleur
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Greece offers a veritable smorgasbord of historic, cultural, and gastronomic delights sure to satisfy the most demanding of visitors with diverse interests. Yet, the challenge to figure out where to go and what to do can be overwhelming even for the most experienced traveler. One approach to resolve this problem is to set up your
His Passion For Wine | Apostolos Plahouras
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For three days in Nikiti on the Sithonia peninsula of the Halkidiki region of northern Greece, we are bathed in luxury. We have stepped inside a dream, and its location is Danai Beach Resort and Villas. Our days are filled with discovery of lush green olive groves, small coastal fishing villages, and artifacts that tell
Looking for A Weekend Getaway? Our Writers Share Their Favorites
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Summer is quickly approaching—at least in the northern hemisphere, and it’s the perfect time to take a weekend or more to spend time relaxing and rejuvenating. Fifteen Food, Wine, Travel Magazine writers share their favorite worldwide weekend destinations with you. Float Away in Traverse City Traverse City, Michigan, has plenty of must-do activities for a
South African restaurant ranked 6th best in the world
by Eugene Yiga
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TripAdvisor, the world’s largest and most trusted travel website, announced its top fine dining restaurants for 2018 in the Traveler’s Choice Awards, with La Colombe in Constantia being named sixth best in the world, up one spot from the previous year. “La Colombe has consistently received worldwide acclaim, and our passionate team is extremely proud
Ghost Towns, Domes, Spheres and Tree houses—The Wild Accommodations of Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean and Quebec Maritime
by Paula Schuck
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In the mood for some adventure? Sleep in a giant inflatable ball curled up like a kitten or suspended in the air between trees in a camouflaged round nest. Climb into a rustic tree house or retreat to a transparent dome. Opt for a night or two in a cabin overlooking the historic Saguenay Fjord,
Halkidiki, Greece: Plato’s Idea, Byzantine Fealty, Inspire Eagles Palace Resort
by Tom Talleur
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Elegance without emphasis. Function without flash. A symbiosis with nature. These are a few of the hallmark qualities you’ll find at the one-of-a-kind Eagles Palace Hotel & Resort. This place exists in the only way it can, consistent with the history and culture of Athos, a mystic, awe-inspiring peninsula in Halkidiki. Visitors will sense a
Discovering Lake Constance, Germany – Part II
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My husband Tom and I spent more than a week vacationing at Lake Constance in Germany, Europe’s third largest lake. Known in Germany as the Bodensee, this natural lake fed by the Rhine River lies on the border between southern Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Its largest section, the Obersee, stretches 40 miles long and nine
Let Them Eat Vegetables…and More
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Italy’s cultural identity embraces food, and no city’s existence is more attached to Italian cuisine than Bologna. While it has never been the tourist destination that its more-famous sisters—Rome, Venice, Florence—have been, its art, history, and culture equal that of the others. The essence of Bologna, however, is its food. Bologna gave birth to many