The best laid plans often go awry, I’m told. But I’m always down for an adventure. When my brother’s dinner plans for us fell apart last minute, I rallied. Ae he drove us into Livorno, I googled restaurants. And I found La Barrocciaia, a highly-rated osteria on a side street near Livorno’s mercado centrale. Ben…
Category: on the road
on the road: martinborough wineries
A mere hour and a half from Wellington, New Zealand’s CBD, is one of the country’s least known wine regions, the Wairarapa. The main town, the small village of Martinborough, exudes colonial charm and sophistication. Shielded from harsh southerlies by a range of hills, Wairarapa wineries produce elegant Sauvignon Blancs, Pinot Noirs, and more. This…
on the road: margaret river wineries
Let’s talk about wine! Recently, I spent two days exploring the Margaret River wineries – the most well-known wine region of Western Australia. I say well-known, but chances are if you’re from the US or Europe, the only Australian wines you’re familiar with are from South Australia. Prior to my adventures, I was like you…
on the road: central otago wineries
Anyone who knows me at all knows that I love wine. Love to read about it, write about it, learn about it, talk about it, and drink it. Before travelling to New Zealand in 2014, all I really knew about New Zealand wines was Marlborough Savs. Fast forward to September of that year. I spent…
on the road: the sapphire coast
Many of Australia’s coastlines have recognisable names. There’s the Great Ocean Road, outside of Melbourne, with it’s Twelve Apostles and London Bridge. There’s the Sunshine Coast, up near Brisbane and Noosa, with endless stretches of golden sand beaches and hot, humid weather. And then, there’s the Sapphire Coast. I got asked several times what the…
on the road: the arts trail in golden bay, new zealand
New Zealand often has surprises up its sleeve. For example, I went north into Golden Bay the week before Christmas expecting small towns and empty beaches. Imagine my surprise then, when I drove into Takaka and saw a long main street full of galleries, cafes, and shops. It made me wonder, what else is in…