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Mare and foal grazing at Hermitage Farm near Louisville, Kentucky — a glimpse into Kentucky’s thoroughbred heritage and the luxury side of Louisville horse-farm tours.

Mare and foal grazing at Hermitage Farm near Louisville, Kentucky — a glimpse into Kentucky’s thoroughbred heritage and the luxury side of Louisville horse-farm tours.

Louisville Calls: Where Horses Meet Bourbon

Nov 14 min read

Stephanie standing with views of Madrid in the background

Stephanie standing with views of Madrid in the background

How to Work With Me: An Insider Look at My Travel Planning Process

Oct 115 min read

Sainte-Mère-Église: The Little Town with a Big Place in WWII History

Sainte-Mère-Église: The Little Town with a Big Place in WWII History

Sainte-Mère-Église: The Little Town with a Big Place in WWII History

Oct 63 min read

Collection of premium whiskey bottles including The Macallan A Night on Earth, Johnnie Walker Blue Label, The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year, Blanton’s Bourbon, and The Yamazaki 12 Year Japanese whisky displayed together.

Collection of premium whiskey bottles including The Macallan A Night on Earth, Johnnie Walker Blue Label, The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year, Blanton’s Bourbon, and The Yamazaki 12 Year Japanese whisky displayed together.

Duty-Free Drama: How to Shop Airport Whiskey Shelves Like a Pro (Without Getting Overwhelmed)

Sep 282 min read

Miroir d’eau in Bordeaux, France reflecting Place de la Bourse under dramatic cloudy skies

Miroir d’eau in Bordeaux, France reflecting Place de la Bourse under dramatic cloudy skies

Before the Tour Buses Roll In: 4 Wine Regions at Their Springtime Best

Sep 183 min read

Whiskey at the Edge of the World: Why Tasmania Should Be Your Next Stop

Whiskey at the Edge of the World: Why Tasmania Should Be Your Next Stop

Whiskey at the Edge of the World: Why Tasmania Should Be Your Next Stop

Sep 23 min read

Collection of whisky glasses as part of a whisky tasting

Collection of whisky glasses as part of a whisky tasting

Whisky Travel: Festivals From Tasmania to Singapore

Aug 243 min read

Ash With Class: Cigar Etiquette for Travelers

Ash With Class: Cigar Etiquette for Travelers

Ash With Class: Cigar Etiquette for Travelers

Jul 224 min read

Whiskey Travel with a Smoky Twist: Why It’s Not as Easy as It Looks

Whiskey Travel with a Smoky Twist: Why It’s Not as Easy as It Looks

Whiskey Travel with a Smoky Twist: Why It’s Not as Easy as It Looks

Jul 194 min read

I Went to Europe’s Christmas Markets…And Here’s What No One Tells You

I Went to Europe’s Christmas Markets…And Here’s What No One Tells You

I Went to Europe’s Christmas Markets…And Here’s What No One Tells You

Jul 143 min read

Where to Find Warm Drams and Cold Cobblestones: Christmas Markets for Wine and Whiskey Lovers

Where to Find Warm Drams and Cold Cobblestones: Christmas Markets for Wine and Whiskey Lovers

Where to Find Warm Drams and Cold Cobblestones: Christmas Markets for Wine and Whiskey Lovers

Jul 133 min read

Planning the Ultimate Group Wine Cruise: The Romantic Danube Edition 🍷🚢

Planning the Ultimate Group Wine Cruise: The Romantic Danube Edition 🍷🚢

Planning the Ultimate Group Wine Cruise: The Romantic Danube Edition 🍷🚢

Jul 73 min read

Wine Cruise or Land Tour? How to Choose the Right Sip-and-See Experience

Wine Cruise or Land Tour? How to Choose the Right Sip-and-See Experience

Wine Cruise or Land Tour? How to Choose the Right Sip-and-See Experience

Jul 63 min read

Fore! Then Pour: Building Custom Scotland Trips Around Golf and Whisky

Fore! Then Pour: Building Custom Scotland Trips Around Golf and Whisky

Fore! Then Pour: Building Custom Scotland Trips Around Golf and Whisky

Jul 13 min read

Why Fall Is a Secret Season for Scottish Getaways

Why Fall Is a Secret Season for Scottish Getaways

Why Fall Is a Secret Season for Scottish Getaways

Jun 282 min read

Behind the Scenes: How I Craft Custom Normandy Itineraries with a WWII Focus

Behind the Scenes: How I Craft Custom Normandy Itineraries with a WWII Focus

Behind the Scenes: How I Craft Custom Normandy Itineraries with a WWII Focus

Jun 243 min read

Beyond the Brochures: Why Normandy Moves You

Beyond the Brochures: Why Normandy Moves You

Beyond the Brochures: Why Normandy Moves You

Jun 202 min read

What Wine Tourism Gets Right… and So Very Wrong

What Wine Tourism Gets Right… and So Very Wrong

What Wine Tourism Gets Right… and So Very Wrong

Jun 173 min read

How to Turn a Wine Festival Into a Full Vacation

How to Turn a Wine Festival Into a Full Vacation

How to Turn a Wine Festival Into a Full Vacation

Jun 142 min read

Wine Festivals > Wine Tastings (And Yes, I Said What I Said!)

Wine Festivals > Wine Tastings (And Yes, I Said What I Said!)

Wine Festivals > Wine Tastings (And Yes, I Said What I Said!)

Jun 92 min read

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