Tag: Wine
As you walk around Valencia, it’s impossible not to notice just how many orange trees line the streets of the city. If you visit during the winter months, you’ll …
In April, I traveled from San Francisco to Istanbul. I flew on Turkish Airlines in business class on a Boeing 777-300ER. It was nice to be able to fly …
After spending two months exploring Europe, it was time to head home. I traveled back home on American Airlines in Business Class on an Airbus A330 from London Heathrow …
For the second straight morning of my trip to Pilsen, I started the day drinking Bohemia Sekt. The previous morning, I had joined a group of travel bloggers on …
Following my trip to Portugal, I began to make my way home from Europe on a United Airlines award ticket, but I would be flying in business class on …
The ANA Lounge is the primary lounge at Lisbon airport. Run by Aeropuertos de Portugal, it serves as the lounge for many airlines, along with Priority Pass, which is …
Jonathan Sacks July 9, 2018 Art & Architecture, Culture, Europe, Food, Food & Drink, History, Lisbon, Other Drinks, Portugal, Travel Guides, Wine & Wineries Lisbon, like many cities around the world, has old industrial areas that are disused. LX Factory, a formerly abandoned factory in Lisbon, is a showcase for what a city …
Lisbon’s rich history can be found around any corner, but it’s in the famous Alfama district where it really comes to life. Sao Jorge Castle is the centerpiece of …
While there are many great reasons to visit the beautiful city of Porto, port tasting is a must-do. The city’s position at the mouth of the Douro River has …
Jonathan Sacks April 27, 2018 Art & Architecture, Culture, Day Trips & Tours, Europe, Evora, Food, Food & Drink, History, Lisbon, Museums, Portugal, Travel Guides Portugal is filled with beautiful historic towns & cities. Thanks to being a small country, it’s easy to access many of them on a day trip if you are …
On my way to Portugal, I had yet another connection, this time in Geneva, Switzerland. I had a little over an hour in the airport. There are three Priority …
Ever since I was a little kid, I always wanted to fly in the “bubble” of the Boeing 747. It’s the most iconic plane ever built; a majestic feat …
Jonathan Sacks December 24, 2017 Art & Architecture, Barcelona, Culture, Europe, Food, Food & Drink, History, Museums, Spain, Travel Guides The historic Gothic Quarter of Barcelona is an easy place to get lost & to lose yourself. There are ancient sights around every corner, interspersed with museums, bars, and …
Jonathan Sacks December 12, 2017 Art & Architecture, Bordeaux, Culture, Day Trips & Tours, Europe, Food, Food & Drink, France, History, Travel Guides, Wine & Wineries Bordeaux is one of the most famous wine regions in the world, and thus an obvious destination for wine lovers. While you can do your own tour of the …
As soon as I heard about it, I knew I had to go. An all-you-can-eat cheese restaurant. Baud et Millet in Bordeaux, France is famed for their cheese cellar, …
