When in Munich…drink wine!
Germany is famous for its beer and sausage, especially the city of Munich – the capital of Bavaria – and the home of the annual Oktoberfest celebration. But, did you know Bavaria is also famous for its wine? One...
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Will Travel for Wine – Episode 2: Sipping through the history of Missouri Wine Country
Sipping through the history of Missouri Wine Country with Tony Kooyumjian, winemaker at Montelle Winery Did you know Missouri was the second largest wine producing state in the US, prior to Prohibition, and home to the first AVA? We’re...
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Will Travel for Wine – Episode 3: Exploring Michigan Wine Country
Exploring Michigan Wine Country with Lee Lutes of Black Farm Wine In the following podcast we’ll be exploring Michigan’s wine country, including a bit of its history, grape varietals and thing to do both among and beyond the vines....
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Will Travel for Wine – Episode 4: Planning a Wine Trip to Piedmont, Italy
Planning a Wine Trip…to Piedmont, Italy In episode four of the Will Travel for Wine podcast, I speak with Valerie Quintanilla from the wine tour company, Girls Gotta drink to discuss the do, don’ts and how’s of setting up...
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Will Travel for Wine – Episode 1: Champagne or Sparkling Wine?
Champagne or Sparkling Wine? The Loophole That Makes California Champagne Legal Did you know Korbel Winery is one of the few US winemakers that can legally use the term Champagne on its bottles? It’s all due to a 100-year-old...
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Three Perfect Pairings for Wine Tasting and Golfing
By Jordan Fuller, guest writer Golf and wine often go hand-in-hand as two classy experiences. But, can we really do both on a single trip? Yes. Having spent the last year traveling around the United States and visiting more...
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5 travel destinations unaffected by tourism
When it comes to choosing a travel destination, many people choose to go for the same old. But consider the lesser-travelled places, the towns and cities that have yet to be spoiled by the effects of tourism. Here are...
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Adventures in Wine: There’s More than Pineapple Wine at MauiWine
All 50 states in the United States produce wine, including Hawaii. On our last trip to Maui my family reluctantly woke up early and gave up one of their coveted days at the beach to trek up into the...
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Check-In: Westin Nanea, Maui, Hawaii
In-Depth Review of the New Luxury All-Villa – Family Friendly – Beach Resort in Maui The Westin Nanea Villas is one of the newest hotels in Maui, and definitely takes its accommodations to an elevated experience for guests. Named...
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Tips for Food Photography While on Vacation
By Max Therry Food and wine go together beautifully, and if you are traveling to a particular wine region, why not take some photos of the local dishes? For instance, if you were taking your vacation in Bordeaux, you...
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Experiencing Munich on Two Wheels…with kids
In-depth review of a family bike tour in Munich with Fat Tire Munich During our European summer adventure, we spent several days in Munich, Germany. During that time one of the big adventures was a bike tour of the...
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Carpe Travel’s 6th Annual July 4th Photo Essay
To be an ostrich or to be great? That’s the question. For the last six years at Carpe Travel I’ve asked travel writers and photographers to share photos they have captured of the American flag or US Monuments for...
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10 California festivals not to miss this summer
Summer officially kicked off this week, but the summer wine festival session was uncorked back in May. We’ve pulled together some of the top summer wine festivals in California not to miss this year. (Are there others you think...
Read moreHow to Adjust Your Trips Now That You Have Kids
Life Changes When You Have Little Ones, But That Doesn’t Mean You Have to Stop Traveling By, Kelly Dunning, Guest Writer When you become a parent, you can still enjoy adventures all around the world. In fact, travel is...
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Beyond the vines in Colorado Springs…outdoor adventures await!
This article has been written in partnership with the Colorado Springs CVB. This summer we’re heading back to Colorado Springs for a few weekend getaways. For one thing it’s The Broadmoor’s 100-year anniversary, giving me the perfect excuse to...
Read moreThe Best Places to Visit in Southern France for Wine Lovers
By Barbara Mazz, Contributing Writer Near the borders of Spain, Italy, and along the Mediterranean Sea is the beautiful South of France. Lovingly referred to by the locals as le Midi, The South of France is one of the...
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15 Fascinating Facts about Missouri Wine Country
Billboard after billboard I saw signs for different wineries as I drove through Missouri on a road trip. “Wine here?” I scoffed. But after a quick online search I realized just how much history Missouri has played in the...
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Check-In: Hermann Hill Vineyard and Inn
THE Luxury Stay in the Heart of Missouri’s Wine Country A hotel is a hotel, is a hotel, except for those that aren’t. More and more hotels are trying to create a unique user experiences for their guests however,...
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Who Knew There Was So Much to do in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, Missouri is best known more for its BBQ and being a “college town”. Home to three colleges, the whole college town feel and appeal are definitely driving factors in Columbia’s energy. But did you know it’s also been...
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A Travelers Guide to Understanding the Italian Wine Classifications
Traveling to Italy? This guide helps to explain the Italian wine classifications so you can find the right wines for your pallet. By Alice Ross, contributing writer Italy is known for a lot of things, from the interesting Roman...
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