They made the ultimate sacrifice
A delicious month spent in Provence tasting wines from the splendid 2015 and 2016 Southern Rhône vintages: talk about being in wine wonderland!
Continue reading “A VINOUS MONTH IN PROVENCE”
Europa at sea © Rederij Bark Europa
We have arrived in Quebec City in time for the Tall Ship Rendez-Vous 2017, one of several North American stops for a fleet of gracious sailing vessels. Continue reading “SAILING INTO ADVENTURE”
Puerto Montt, gateway to the Ring of Fire
The snow-capped volcanoes, emerald forests and pristine lakes of southern Chile appeared on our port side as we sailed into the Gulf of Ancud and dropped anchor off the coast of Puerto Montt. Continue reading “CHILE’S MAGNIFICENT RING OF FIRE”
Picton Castle at sea © 2015 Sail Training International
This week we will set off on an 800-km drive to Quebec City to see an amazing spectacle at a gathering of Tall Ships. Continue reading “TALL SHIP RENDEZ-VOUS IN QUEBEC”
Disney Cruise Line voted best for families
Knowing how cruise lines score in annual award competitions is a good place to start when looking for a ship that suits your lifestyle and pocketbook. Continue reading “WHICH CRUISE LINE IS BEST?”
Bayeux – a stream runs through it
What’s a wine guy to do when he finds himself in a place where no wine is produced? Why, set out in search of that Normandy nectar Calvados, of course. Continue reading “THE CALVADOS CAPER”
Gentlemans Portion 