Archive for November 2017
Ribera del Duero Wine Trip
Wine and Cuisine Spanish Wine Have you ever visited Spain’s Ribera del Duero wine region? Did you taste some amazing Protos wine? Have you stayed at the historic Convento Las Claras Hotel? Join me on a journey through Spain’s famous Ribera del Duero wine region. I arrived in Penafiel via Madrid which is a nice…
Read MoreADVENTURES IN AUSTRIA’S WINE COUNTRY
Traveler’s Spotlight By Sonja Eberly & Maria Milton Being half Austrian, half American, I’ve been to Austria many times in my life. As a child, my visits centered around seeing my grandmother, or “Oma,” in Vienna. I have fond memories of walking with her to the local bakery for fresh rolls and cakes each morning,…
Read More(VIDEO) SER Part One: Interview with Javier Candon
Wine and Cuisine This week I had a chance to sit down with Javier Candon, one of SER’s owners, to talk about the restaurant’s vision and menu. Javier shared with me how SER came to fruition and what the restaurant offers visitors. He also shared some of his future plans and SER’s goals. Below is…
Read More(VIDEO) Two Days In San Sebastian
Wine and Cuisine Of course I couldn’t cover everything I did in San Sebastian in the video, but here are some other things to see and do during your visit. Ondarreta Ondarreta is the western part of San Sebastian. Here are some recommenations: Playa de Ondarreta (the beach). Palacio Miramar. The Ondarreta Gardens (near the…
Read MoreWTT 001: Jim Sutton’s Tips on Traveling Safely Around the World
Podcast Audio Player https://worldtravelerstodaydotcom.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/wtt-001.mp3 00:00 00:00 00:00 Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. Recorded on June 27, 2016, two days before the airport bombing in Istanbul, Turkey. We would like to express our condolences to the families of the victims of this terrorist attack. Joining me this week is Jim Sutton,…
Read MoreTravel Security Tips
Travel Security Tips By Jim Sutton Five Easy Lessons for all Travelers After several decades traveling around the world, including several “Hot War zones” I’ve learned several lessons about traveling. I’ve narrowed my list down to the five most important lessons that have kept me safe during my travels. Lesson # 1: You will make…
Read More(VIDEO) SER Part Two: The Food
Wine and Cuisine SER: “to be” simple. easy. real. This post is the second part of SER. If you missed part one, you can see it here at SER Part One: Interview with Javier Candon. Join me as I explore SER in search of Fab Food. I will show you SER’s trendy look and then…
Read MoreROME’s ENOTECA IL GOCCETTO
Wine and Cuisine “Italy has changed. But Rome is Rome.” – Robert De Niro By Samuel Garza I have visited the ancient city of Rome many times over the past two decades and I can never get enough of Rome’s culture, history, and food. I have several favorite restaurants and historical sites I…
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