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Tour Wineries in Tuscany

Anita Choudhary — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:00:21 +0000

Located by the Tyrrhenian Sea along the west coast of Italy is the famous region of Tuscany. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country while Italy is a favorite of international travelers as well. There are 20 regions in the country, but Tuscany ranks in the top echelon of those that travelers prefer to visit the most. The major draw is the many wineries that can be found here which is primarily why this area attracts so many connoisseurs from all over the world.

Best Attractions In Bratislava

Linda Koscova — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:10:48 +0000

Slovakia is often called the “Heart of Europe” because of its central European position. Recently many tourists visit its capital to discover its history, culture, and nature. When visiting the city just in a few days the tourists have to decide what sights to visit. This guide will help all tourists make their decision easier.

5 things not to miss in the Balearic Islands

Linda Koscova — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:00:54 +0000

The Balearic Islands are a Spanish archipelago in the Mediterranean sea that includes Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera.

Majorca is the biggest island combining a little of everything. It doesn’t matter if you like mountain sceneries and hiking or enjoying sun on the beach – you can find it here. Ibiza is a well-known clubbing island, Menorca is a heaven of tranquility with isolated beaches and Formentera is a small chill-out island.

Travel Freebies, Patagonia & Wine, Street Art

matteo — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:22:14 +0000

Ever wondered about another thing that Patagonia is famous for except huge mountains? We can tell you: wine. Uncornered market published this comprehensive guide to everything you can visit (vineyards and production plants) to all the different typologies of wine you can try out in one of the most beautiful areas in Argentina!

Travel Blogs, Wine Districts by Bike in USA

matteo — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:00:22 +0000

As always, on our weekly Travel Picks Friday Column we try to find the best news, stories and travel resources to make your life easier. This week we want to recommend some blogs in particular that we found useful and interesting.

Octopus Paul, Summer in Paris & Summer Wines

matteo — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:05:03 +0000

Paul, the octopus that has been predicting results for Germany's football team (and never made a mistake) has been kindly asked by Spain's prime minister, Zapatero, to predict the winner from Sunday's World Cup Final - Holland vs. Spain. Apparently Paul has chosen the Iberian side, much to Dutch despair.

Best Wine Bars in Beaune, France

Anita Choudhary — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:00:54 +0000

For many international travelers, there are probably two key reasons for visiting France – namely the cuisine and the wines. The country is well known for having some exquisite restaurants steeped in cultural culinary traditions as well as producing some of the best wines in the entire world. French wine bars are plentiful and are [...]

6 Cooling Summer Drinks of Europe

Paul Crompton — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:00:54 +0000

Most nations call some kind of beverage the national coolant for keeping the people from dehydration in the summer months, but it’s interesting as to actually how diverse the variety is from a relatively small continent. Additionally, some of these drinks aren’t at all hard to make and sample, however strange they may seem. Lemonade [...]

What to Shop at a Portuguese Market

Maureen Moore — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:00:05 +0000

You walk into a local supermarket and want to buy some items that are particular to the place. What’s unique to a Portuguese market? For starters-freshness. Portugal produces primarily for itself and a few European neighbors. Agriculture accounts for the highest percentage of GDP compared to the other countries in this pocket of Western Europe. [...]

4 Fascinating Wine Bars in Bordeaux, France

Anita Choudhary — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:00:27 +0000

Maintaining the grace first established in the 1700’s, the city of Bordeaux, France brings with it a charm that is indicative of its lush countryside, culture, and history. The largest city in southwestern France is also famous on a global scale for being part of the most renowned wine producing region in the world. Despite [...]

5 things you need to know about Corsica.

Phil McDonald — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 09:00:46 +0000

It’s French, it’s the forth-largest island in the Med but is there more to it than that? Of course there is. Here’s the top five things you need to know. 1. From Italian to independence then to French The Romans landed in Corsica during their illustrious reign and soon took over. The dialogue wasn’t the [...]

Can’t Miss Food Festivals in Europe

Anna Gibson-Farringer — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:09:53 +0000

Europe is one of the great destinations of the world. It’s a great place to see awesome festivals, particularly if you love food and exploring culture through it, commonly known as a foodie. Merano Wine Festival, Italy Like Italian food? Be sure to check out the Merano Wine Festival. The website, Cellar Tours reports that [...]

Wine shopping in Madeira

Grace A. — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:04:21 +0000

A trip to the islands of Madeira has an intoxicating effect on every one of its visitors, and the reasons are manifold. Definitely the rolling green forests, the starkly austere black volcanic rocks, the clearest blue ocean, exotic flowers and rare birds all make this an enchanting island straight out of some mythical story. While [...]

A guide to wine travel in France

Grace A. — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:00:15 +0000

France has been a favorite tourist destination of most globe trotters with Paris and its extraordinary sites and the French Riviera on everyone’s places to visit list. Historical tourism, cultural tourism, architectural tourism, tourism for shopping or just tourism for fun- whatever the kind of tourism France has quenched every tourist’s thirst. But France is [...]

How to Make the Most of the Oktoberfest

Abha — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:40:08 +0000

Preparations for the Oktoberfest 2008, the largest beer festival in the world, are in full swing. On September 20th, the festival would be inaugurated at the Schottenhamel tent in Theresienwiese, Munich, Germany. Highlight of the opening rituals is tapping the first beer keg and calling out “O’zapft is!” (it’s tapped). Beers from the Big Six [...]

A relaxing Weekend at Lake Bolsena

Travel Agony Aunt — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 06:00:27 +0000

Travel Agony Aunt received the following question from a traveler planning a relaxing break in the region of Rome, Italy: Dear Travel Agony Aunt, My husband and I are coming to Rome next week and are planning a weekend out of the city. Can you suggest a nice place to visit which can be not [...]

Flashpackers, British Travelers & Worst Hotel Guests

Marion — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:00:05 +0000

Summer holiday movie: If you love Barcelona do not miss the upcoming Woody Allen’s film starring Scarlett Johansson, Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem. ‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona‘, the story of two American girls on a summer vacation in Spain, was shot in Barcelona, Avilés and Oviedo. British traveler stereotype: The British Foreign Office reports an increase [...]

A Gourmet Dinner in Venice

Jessica Stewart — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:00:20 +0000

A delicious meal is always a great way to splurge on your holiday, but have you ever wondered about the history and meaning behind the cuisine you were eating? If so, you’ll want to check out Context Travel’s Annotated Dinner, which is taking place in Venice on September 27 at 7:30 pm. Context Travel is [...]

A guide to German Wines

Britt Breu — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 05:00:10 +0000

Admit it, the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Germany is beer and sausage. It is a common stereotype, but it hides one of the true culinary jewels this country has to offer: its wine. But with labels filled with strange acronyms and unintelligible multisyllabic words, German wine appears slightly intimidating [...]

The Best of Summer: German Wine Festivals

Britt Breu — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:40:37 +0000

If Germany is one of the stops on your summer itinerary this year, one unbeatable cultural experience are the many wine festivals taking place throughout one of the county’s 13 wine regions. At these festivals the spotlight shines on regional and local wines, food and entertainment. Many also feature markets for local artisans and craftspeople. [...]