We decided on an uncommon trip. Eastern France, Luxembourg and Belgium by train. Who goes there? Not many I have ever talked to. But the wines from the French part are legendary. Rhone varietals such as St. Joseph (Syrah) and Beaujolais; Alsatian whites such as Reisling and Sylvaner (the driest Alsatian). For most, these are not everyday wines, but excellent with certain meals. The first insight I want to discuss is don’t…
We recently visited Rio on a cruise. Arriving in March, we missed Carnaval, the massive street parade that puts Mardi Gras to shame. We…
Growing up near Niagara Falls, New York, I have always taken for granted that water sometimes creates a waterfall. It might even be massive,…
Our good friend Warner was in charge of the itinerary for our last day in Como. He talked with staff at the desk of…
While on a trip to Lake Como, we decided to take a tour up the lake from our base in the city of Como.…