The hidden Umpqua Valley wine region is home to a diverse selection of wines, from Gruner Veltliner to Tempranillo and Pinot Noir. Truth be told, I had never heard of the Umpqua Valley wine region, even after a week-long trip to Oregon in 2018. I tasted plenty of wine on that first trip. I fellRead More
Two Days in Innsbruck, Austria
This article was updated on July 30, 2025. Have Two Days in Innsbruck, Austria? Here’s What to Do. The photos of Innsbruck tell all, but if I’m honest, they don’t truly capture the beauty of this alpine city that’s the capital of Austria’s Tyrol region. You probably remember Innsbruck as the location of the WinterRead More
Four Days in Barbados: Where to Stay and What to Do
This article was updated on August 6, 2026. Where to Stay and What to Do if You Have Four Days in Barbados Barbados is a gorgeous Caribbean island with friendly people, delicious food, and a distinct culture. A British colony until 1961, Barbados gained full independence in 1966 and became a republic in 2021. TheRead More
Food, Wine and Sunsets on the North Fork of Long Island
This article was updated on June 13, 2026. Food, wine and sunsets on the North Fork of Long Island “I want to go and see what it’s like.” Those were my words back in 2010, and I’m really glad that I took that drive 80 miles east of New York City when I did. WhenRead More
Up Close with Roero Arneis: The Food-Friendly Italian White Wine
Roero Arneis is a fragrant white wine from Piedmont, Italy. In the world of Italian white wines, Roero Arneis doesn’t receive the recognition that some others from Italy do. Pinot Grigio from Lombardy, Sauvignon Blanc from Alto Adige, or even Vermentino from Sardinia, pop up in wine stores and on menus fairly frequently. But RoeroRead More
