Our mission at this picturesque unofficial rest stop was to whisk through the winery, experience a quick tasting, and be back on the bus in an hour. We were there to taste Franciacorta, an Italian sparkling wine that originated in this region.
Read MoreThe more I heard, the more Burlington, Vermont conjured up visions of my visit to Berkeley, California, or what I thought Portland, Oregon might be like — a haven of craft beers, entrepreneurs, farm-to-table cuisine, hippies, and beautiful scenery.
Read MoreMy experience making poi at Waipā in August 2011 truly defined connecting through food -- everywhere I turned there was a lively conversation, a hardworking soul cleaning up, and a group of helping hands cooking, cleaning, and sharing.
Read MoreThey say you can’t go home again, but sometimes a journey leads you right back to where you began for a reason.
Read MoreAs I looked around me, I thought, “this is the good stuff.” People eating, drinking, and connecting. Friends meeting up for bowls of pasta, girlfriends chatting over cocktails, games being played, people on dates, bartenders and chefs sharing jokes behind the bar -- this was way better than any planned outing or attraction I would visit in this famous city.
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