This is the first article in an original Epicure & Culture series, “Sommelier Certification,” where I will be documenting my experience obtaining a sommelier certification …
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Stephanie Frederick, our instructor for today’s Sommelier Society of America fortified wines class, glances confused around the sparse room. “Either everyone is on vacation or …
Making Friends Over Food In Riomaggiore, Italy
“Hurry! Turn off the stove!” Dan, a Toronto, Canada, native, shouts as boiling water begins overflowing from the pot. I have never cooked before but …
The Plight Of Burmese Women Refugees (And How You Can Help)
Imagine a life as a victim of gender based violence and discrimination where you are living in constant fear. With a military regime that uses …
Traveling With A Purpose
Voluntourism. Ecotourism. Impact Travel. Green Travel. These are just a few of the names used to describe traveling in a more purposeful, positive manner. Conscious …
Sommelier Certification: Northern And Southern Rhone, Two Very Different Worlds
You may have heard of the Rhone Valley in France; however, if you’re thinking of this as one place serving similar wines you’d be very …
What Is Permaculture? (And How You Can Volunteer To Help Sustainable Agriculture)
Growing populations and shrinking resources strain the environment and stress its human inhabitants. Developed in 1978, permaculture aims to better prepare people for an uncertain …
Earth Lodge: A Soul-Finding Farmstay In The Mountains Of Guatemala
“Just follow these two children. You’ll walk up the road a ways, down a path, do a small hop over a gap in the road …
Expert Q&A: Seasoned Family Traveler Amanda Kendle Talks On The Benefits Of Traveling With Kids
Interested in traveling with the kids? Seasoned family traveler and blogger at NotABallerina.com Amanda Kendle tells us about the joys of traveling with children, how …
Big Island’s Volcano Winery: Introducing Volcanic, Guava And Tea-Infused Wines To Hawaii And The World
Active volcanoes. Macademia nuts. Tropical fruits. These are a few of the many things that come to mind when dreaming of Hawaii. And while wine …