Imagine you’re browsing the shelves of your local wine shop, and you’ve narrowed your choices down to two or three wines of roughly the same price. Each of them has a “shelf talker” with a textual description of the wine plus a numerical score, usually out of 100 possible points. One wine sports 95 points,
Located off the coast of Africa but also an autonomous region of Portugal, Madeira has its own unique identity. Rugged and subtropical, home to both tropical fruit and legendary wine, seaside resorts and remote mountain villages, misty forests and rocky beaches, it’s the kind of place that makes your head spin – in a good
All Images credit Visit Bath or featured partners Bath is one of England’s most fascination and culturally rich cities. Read our PART ONE of Destination Bath for insights on this unmissable city’s history, sightseeing and more. To use a sports analogy, Bath scores a hat trick, trifecta, and threepeat in terms of what it offers
Visiting Norway is easy: for both locals and tourists, almost everything seems designed to help you live your best life and travel your best trip. Norwegians are also pretty relaxed and welcoming: if there are any rules of etiquette to observe, you’ll be quickly forgiven if you break them, if indeed anyone even notices. But there
No surprise that the country most associated with wine history has a few museums dedicated to the topic. Beaune and Bordeaux are the undisputed wine royalty and, as such, each has its own museum. But there’s no shortage of places paying homage to wine, many off the beaten path. But, here are a few to
When Malaysia announced a Covid-19 lockdown would take effect on March 18, 2020, Cheesie decided to move to Japan in a “spur of the moment.” “I bought the last flight out on the 17th. I told myself, ‘If I’m going to be stuck in a lockdown, I wanted to be in Japan.'” The 39-year-old blogger’s
For many visitors, entering Germany will be a straightforward procedure, especially for those who wish to stay fewer than 90 days. Here’s what you need to know about visas and entry requirements. Get trusted guidance to the world’s most breathtaking experiences delivered to your inbox weekly with our email newsletter. Visa-free travel to Germany applies
Drink trends come and go, but you can’t keep a good dram down. According to the new Global Whisky Market Overview, 2023-28 report by Bonafide Research, the whiskey category is set to reach $127 billion by 2028. The category is expanding at a CAGR of 6.34% According to the report, Asia-Pacific has evolved as one
A Rocky Mountain megastar, Denver is a thriving city that blends its rich Old West history with a modern, cosmopolitan vibe. Here you’ll find dynamic arts and cultural options woven with a booming food, craft beer and cannabis scene. And with endless sunny days, green spaces galore and a spectacular mountain backdrop, outdoor play is
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On Day 8 of our trip to Jordan, we drove from Wadi Rum to the Dead Sea. But in the morning before we left, we first had a camel ride in the desert. It was amazing to see Wadi Rum from the back of a camel, such a peaceful way to experience Wadi Rum. Once
In Norway, where mountains spring straight from the sea and mossy greens sit starkly against grey, craggy, snow-capped peaks, driving is the best way to get about. Seeing all the land of 50,000 islands has to offer from the cozy cockpit of a car is, quite simply, an otherworldly experience. From island-hopping, bridge-crossing coastal drives to
A woman with an insatiable curiosity for all things involving wine and not shy about taking on the tremendous amount of work needed to tackle such an industry had her path altered by hearing the words, “it is not all about the formal education.” She was already working in wine public relations but the idea
Travelers arrive at the departure hall in Singapore Changi airport in Singapore on March 31, 2023. Catherine Lai | Afp | Getty Images SINGAPORE — China will reinstate its 15-day visa-free entry for citizens of Singapore and Brunei from July 26, according to the embassies of both countries. This comes after a three-year suspension of
It’s easy to find recommendations for typical first-time San Francisco visitor experiences. Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, Union Square, Chinatown, North Beach, Haight-Ashbury, the Castro, and Golden Gate Park are all wonderful and each has both well- and lesser-known aspects that are worth seeking out. However, the compact city still has several other neighborhoods begging to
As we revealed last week, the Ultimate Spirits Challenge has just named its top-rated liquors of the year. The panel of expert judges threw some real curveballs into the mix this time around. For example, the only 99 point scores went to an Armagnac—a rich and elegant 1973 vintage from Bhakta, and a ready-to-drink vodka
With 2500 miles of coastline and close to 1200 islands, Croatia‘s sun-drenched credentials are impressive – and that’s before you add its troves of Roman and Venetian-era architecture, Unesco sites of cultural and natural heritage, and gorgeous nature parks, mountain ranges, lakes and rivers. There’s such a diversity of landscapes and cultural attractions that a
Courtesy of Cambria Portland Downtown – Old Port Cambria Portland Downtown – Old Port has been making waves since it debuted in the east end of Portland in the Old Port, which has a rich foundry and shipbuilding history. The six-story boutique hotel, which opened last fall, features 102 rooms that range in size from
The Ghost Adventures crew investigates a property in Virginia City, Nevada once owned by legendary mining tycoon John Mackay. The mansion’s current owner, Nick, is terrified of the various spirits haunting it. The team experiences high paranormal activity when a light bulb explodes during their investigation. Zak conducts an EVP session, and Nick senses an
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