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Living it up in the Hamptons…rain or shine

July 28, 2019 by Michael Leave a Comment
Hamptons

The Hamptons. New York’s exclusive seaside getaway, where the rich and famous retreat to lap up the sun on picturesque, golden beaches. Apparently. I wouldn’t actually know. When I had the chance to play out my high-society fantasies in the Hamptons in late June, the weather was, quite frankly, miserable. The only beaches I glimpsed … [Read more…]

Posted in: Seaside breaks, USA, Wine breaks Tagged: beach, food, getaway, Hamptons, restaurants, rosé, seafood, Summer, Travel, USA, Wine, winery

Rioja for beginners: wine, pinchos and some pretty cool buildings

June 14, 2018 by Michael 2 Comments
Bodegas Ysios Rioja

You may recall that after my recent trip to Provence, I said that once you’ve seen one oak barrel, you’ve seen them all. Well, I take that back. After my trip to Rioja (in the northeast of Spain), I can say it’s one wine region that stands out from the crowd. Of course, there’s the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Spain, Wine breaks Tagged: Europe, Logroño, pinchos, spain, Travel, weekend away, Wine, winery

What to do in the Luberon, Provence

May 17, 2018 by Michael Leave a Comment

Summer is finally peaking its head around the corner, which means one thing… rosé season is here! And if, like me, you’re a fan of the pink drop, then there’s no better place to find it than in its natural habitat – Provence, France. I visited Provence earlier this month on a quest to see … [Read more…]

Posted in: Europe, France, Wine breaks Tagged: chateauneuf-du-pape, France, Provence, rosé, Wine

Red Hill: a distinctly Australian wine escape

February 7, 2018 by Michael 4 Comments

  When visiting Melbourne in Australia, many tourists head to the Yarra Valley, Victoria’s flagship wine region. But while Yarra Valley is well worth a visit, I personally prefer Red Hill, a comparatively small wine region about an hour from Melbourne on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. So much so that I make a point of doing … [Read more…]

Posted in: Australia, Wine breaks Tagged: Australia, Victoria, Wine, winery

A hair-raising tipple (or, a weekend in the Douro Valley)

September 13, 2017 by Michael 2 Comments

As I’m writing this post, I’ve helped myself to a delicious, crisp glass of the white I brought back from Douro Valley, and I’m thinking, ‘Portuguese wine really is underrated’. Just like the wine it produces, Portugal as a wine destination can be unfairly overlooked. If I mention enotourism, you probably first reach for the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Europe, Portugal, Wine breaks Tagged: Douro Valley, Enotourism, Portugal, Wine

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Hi! I’m Michael, an Australian living in London, who manages to hold down a professional job while still exploring the world.

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