I’ve been busy; lately, I’ve swirled, sipped, and delighted in copious cups of good wine (and as you can see above, tea). All, I’m telling you, in the name of ahem, research. From further afield, my insight: A guide to Turkish wine, plus wineries to visit in Turkey’s enchanting land of fairy chimneys. You must try it, … Continue reading
The count is clear; two days remain. My mind is muddled. An overwhelming flood of changes are about to occur. However, first, I’m heading to La Rioja for the battle of wine! Afterward, I want to discover Cataluña beyond its capital. Perhaps enjoying some vermouth from the source? Then, finally, Turkey. I’m traveling solo, confident, and … Continue reading
With 6.5 million in the metropolitan area, Madrid is mighty. If you have just a weekend in the Spanish capital, do this. I beg of you. There’s no flamenco listed, nor a stop for the Prado, but rather Madrid’s musts, from a local*. The places I have grown to love–or lust after. 1. Art Hop– … Continue reading
It’s the question I’m asked constantly. “How do you travel so often? You’re always going somewhere interesting.” My quick answer: location, Ryan Air, a flexible job, and research. But there are a few tricks to the art of traveling cheap (and sometimes for free!) that every vagabond should know. 1. Couchsurfing Most people know about … Continue reading
“Drinking wine was not a snobbism nor a sign of sophistication nor a cult; it was as natural as eating and to me as necessary.” –A Moveable Feast, Ernest Hemingway #Wine #Spain #LegendaryCharacters Continue reading
Winter is fleeting, but not yet. In La Rioja, in the late afternoon sun, piles of thick snowflakes took over the land of wine. I thought spring was coming. In Rioja country, wine is life, and in the swirling serenity it’s easy to forget everything else. *To note, monks still drink beer. Continue reading
On days like this, cloudy with bouts of drizzling rain, it’s good to remember: winter isn’t coming. In fact, it’s fleeting. While the forecast for this weekend is more of the same here in Madrid, these digital archives of Ibiza speak differently. Sun and spring (though in real island time it was fall). In the … Continue reading
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