If you've been considering going to the Burgundy wine region in France - do it. But, if you're like me, you probably haven't really thought about making a trip to France specifically for wine. As Americans, we are so quick to agree to go to Napa and Sonoma, and maybe even Tuscany, but French wine? Sounds intimidating. Maybe, but find a good wine tour, and it will be totally worth it. This blog READ MORE
Where to Eat and Drink in Marrakech
I love food - food makes my world go round - so I was so excited to eat all of the Moroccan food I could stomach on our trip to Marrakech. Tagine, Moroccan salads, couscous, all things harissa sauce, I was ready to try it all. Check out my blog post on Marrakech here, and keep reading below for places to eat and where to drink in Marrakech. Where to Eat in Marrakech Le Comptoir Darna For READ MORE
Tuscan Wine Tour
When I studied abroad in Florence in college, one of the classes I took was the Study of Food and Wine. It was one of the best classes I've ever taken, and it really helped me appreciate Italian food and wine and the Slow Food Movement. We learned about truffles, had cheese tastings in class, visited a local pasta factory, and took a class field trip to a Tuscan winery. I remember that small READ MORE
Beaune, France
Let me just begin by saying that I had never heard of Beaune, France before this trip, but it is now high on my list of favorite cities in the world. Beaune is in the heart of the Burgundy wine region and it is a charming cobble stoned town, filled with shops, restaurants, and wine caves. This is a must visit for food lovers and wine lovers, and this trip has made me fall so much in love with READ MORE
Five Unique Things to Do in Paris
Paris is a quick and easy 2 hour train ride from Kaiserslautern, Germany. It had been almost a month since our last out of the country adventure (see London post here), so we were so excited for this trip. Of course we had to do the typical Paris sites (Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, etc.) but before writing a full blog post, I wanted to share five of our favorite more unique things to do READ MORE