Easter in Tuscany sounded perfect... and why not use this long weekend to finally visit Cortona, the quintessential hilltown made famous by Frances Mayes' Under the Tuscan Sun! The medieval tower standing above town on the hillside, the 16th century Medici fortress at the top of town, the steep narrow streets and alleyways you wander [...]
But what is organic wine? and which one do you chose? It's a complicated topic because wine production has two parts...in the vineyard and in the winery. Organic at its core means only natural ingredients are used...no synthetic chemical use (fertilizers, pesticides, additives). Organic involves standards on growing, storage, processing, packaging and shipping. And organic [...]
I love the warmer weather in Paris, especially at night, as there are so many things to do. Here are my MUST GOs for a fun night out: Sunset Cruise What could be more romantic than a cruise down the river Seine at sunset? At the end of Île de la Cité (isle with Notre [...]
'This is a feeling,' says the song. And while fabulous in spring, any month in Paris is my favorite! Rather than rehashing the standard 'top sites to visit' list every travel book gives you (my go to book is DK Eyewitness Travel Top 10 Paris), I'll share with you my Paris MUST GOs. These are [...]
Why not celebrate with a glass of wine from the site of his original vineyards? In addition to being a founding father of the United States, Jefferson is also known as America's First Wine Connoisseur. As U.S. Ambassador to France living in Paris, he toured vineyards across France, Italy and Germany. He loved the now [...]