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The Spirits of Nova Scotia: A Province Comes into Its Own

The Spirits of Nova Scotia: A Province Comes into Its Own

No one confuses Nova Scotia with hard liquor. In fact, no one really confuses Nova Scotia with anything because most people have no idea where Nova Scotia actually...

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Aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train

Aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train

California’s Napa Valley – world renowned for its wines and culinary treasures Also a multi-dimensional destination where visitors can experience: –...

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Traveling through Louisiana

Traveling through Louisiana

  Stimulating, interesting, surprising – fun! New Orleans has 500+ festivals each year, more National Historic Landmarks than any other U.S. city and some...

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Following Route 66

Following Route 66

  Flagstaff-Route 66  Formerly the only road west, Route 66 is now more of a memory than a journey, but the route will always remain the most revered two lane...

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Wine Country and Sunsets: Escaping in Carmel

Wine Country and Sunsets: Escaping in Carmel

The moment before sunset, when the sky is filled with softening streaks of red and orange and the calm of dusk starts to settle on the land, can be strikingly beautiful...

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Switzerland: The Land of Chocolate and Cheese

Switzerland: The Land of Chocolate and Cheese

There are many reasons to love Switzerland: the Alps, skiing, the scenic beauty. But there are two specific reasons to visit this country of eight million people:...

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A Trip through Spainish Wine Country: the Rueda & Verdejo

A Trip through Spainish Wine Country: the Rueda & Verdejo

  Spain is best known for their red wines of Rioja and Ribera del Duero; however the Rueda, located north east of Madrid, is home to Spain’s best white wine,...

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Jabula South African Wine Tour (Final Day)

Jabula South African Wine Tour (Final Day)

After lunch we travel to meet up with Gyles Webb, the winemaker from the famous Thelema Vineyard in Stellenbosch. Gyles has personally crafted and launched a new...

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Jabula! South African Wine Tour (Day Four and Five)

Jabula! South African Wine Tour (Day Four and Five)

Landskroon On Day Four we left Stellenbosch and headed for the Paarl District, which has a tradition of being both prolific in production but also extremely diverse,...

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Jabula! South African Wine Tour (Day Three)

Jabula! South African Wine Tour (Day Three)

We first taste the Lanzerac Chardonnay, an excellent combination of ripe citrus, hint of clove, ginger and an infusion of butterscotch and vanilla. Continuing with...

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