While making marmalade last year with my costuming friend Tina and my blogging bestie Miranda from Spooky Little Halloween, we booked a Halloween cruise under the influence of a lot of alcohol (as one does). And then we convinced our other blogging bestie, Cheyenne from Sense & Serendipity to sell find a sitter for her kids and come along…and the rest is history! […]
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Halloween Cruise? Don’t Mind if I Boo! (Part 1: The Cruise)
While making marmalade last year with my costuming friend Tina and my blogging bestie Miranda from Spooky Little Halloween, we booked a Halloween cruise under the influence of a lot of alcohol (as one does). And then we convinced our other blogging bestie, Cheyenne from Sense & Serendipity to sell find a sitter for her kids and come along…and the […]
An Onboard Cruise Excursion: Whisky Masterclass on Carnival
Best thing I do in the first 24 hours on a cruise ship is walk each deck looking for hangouts and first day deals. This seasoned cruise veteran, wine taster, and whisky lover is here to remind you that this is how you find out about fun tastings, classes, and other onboard activities. On one […]
Bourbon & Bites: A Louisville, Kentucky Trip Report
A guest blog post by Tracy As we’d yet to visit the state of Kentucky, we flew to Louisville this past March for what would turn out to be a fun‐filled weekend in the Bluegrass State. Louisville has a ton to offer, including (of course!) Churchill Downs, the site of the world-famous Kentucky Derby held each […]
Discover Valdichiana at ICCC
I may be less than 10% Italian, but I LOVE Italian culture: the food, the wine, the fashion, the cars and scooters, the people, the history, and especially visiting the country. I was invited to attend Discover Valdichiana at Houston’s Italian Cultural and Community Center hosted by Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Texas for an evening […]
A Visit to Hambledon Vineyard near London
Last month I checked a thing off my bucket list: visiting an English sparkling vineyard/winery! We visited Hambledon Vineyard near Portsmouth and Southampton, about an hour train ride from London. We enjoyed a tour hour tour and tasting, and it was one of the most, if not THE most, comprehensive tour and explanation of the […]
Celebrating the Harvest at Messina Hof
It’s always a pleasure visiting Messina Hof in College Station (just northwest of Houston). I’ve been a huge fan of Texas wine for over a decade since I started my wine journey driving around the Texas Hill Country with printed maps from Yahoo and a car full of my college friends. Though my mode of […]
Niagara Trip Report (Part 2: Wine)
A guest blog post by Tracy Continued from: Niagara Trip Report (Part 1: Waterfalls) Day 3 – Exchanging Waterfalls for Wine On Sunday, we scheduled a wine tour of Niagara-on-the-Lake and were thrilled to temporarily escape the massive crowds surrounding the Falls. We booked a private tour with Wheelz Niagara (https://www.wheelzniagara.com/packages/private-day-tour-with-niagara-region-hotel-pick-up). Bernie picked us up just before […]
Niagara Trip Report (Part 1: Waterfalls)
A guest blog post by Tracy The idea of visiting Niagara Falls had been thrown around many times over the years but, for some reason or another, had always gotten pushed aside in favor of other destinations. However, last November, my boyfriend, Steve, informed me (quite out of the blue) that he’d taken it upon himself […]
These Are a Few of My Favorite San Antonio Things
Fun fact: San Antonio, Texas is my most visited city. I lived there as a child and consider it my second home, so I visit quite often. I love the culture, the history, and even the tourist traps. These are a few of my favorite things… What I Like to Do My […]