Abbaye de la Bussiere
In the heart of Bourgogne (Burgundy), Abbaye de la Bussière is an ideal base from where to discover and taste wines along the famous Route des Grands Crus wine trail. Just half an hour’s drive from Dijon, the luxury Relais
Reserva Margarita at Pappasito’s
While Pappasito's is part of a large, Houston-based chain of restaurants that cooks up everything from pit-smoked BBQ to Louisiana-style seafood, there is no denying that their Tex-Mex is legit. When I visit Houston, I typically find my way to
House Margarita at 777
One of the best house margaritas in Europe is at 777 in Dublin. While I have also tried many of their unique Mexican inspired cocktails on the menu, like the Lobo Verde (Don Julio blanco tequila, Triple Sec, cilantro, jalapeno, lime
France 101: Petanque
When I think of summer in the south of France, many things come to mind: the endless sunshine, the blue waters of the Mediterranean, the persistent sound of the cicada, the low roar of the crowd on a market day,
Chuy’s Famous Rita- On the Rocks
Chuy’s is the very definition of Tex-Mex, but with that “keep Austin weird,” fun and funky attitude. Since its opening on Barton Springs Road in Austin in 1982, it's been serving authentic and fresh food in an atmosphere that has become
C.O.Q. Hotel Paris
Set in the 13th arrondissement in a neoclassical building, the C.O.Q. Hotel Paris is conveniently located for exploring the south side of Paris and has easy access to the Aeroport de Paris-Orly. I choose this hotel via Tablet Hotels for
Domaine des Andeols
Escape the tourists in the well known villages of Provence and indulge your senses by visiting the Domaine des Andeols, which is close enough to everything that is Provence, but just far enough to feel like you are discovering a
Tacos So Loco
There is nothing better, and I mean nothing in this world, better than tacos and margaritas after surfing or a visit to the beach. Who am I kidding, there is nothing better in this world than tacos- period. Thank goodness
Domaine Des Peyre
“We had been here often before as tourists, desperate for our annual ration of two or three weeks of true heat and sharp light. Always when we left, with peeling noses and regret, we promised ourselves that one day we
camellas – lloret maison d’hotes
Sometimes you just get lucky and stumble on to magnificence. That is how I would describe our somewhat last minute discovery of Camellas Lloret. In the middle of a family road trip from the Cote d’Azur to Pyla-sur-Mer via Carcassonne,
Easter Brunch at Belles Rives
Off the legendary road to Cap d’Antibes, the Hotel Belles Rives is situated above the sun-kissed, blue water of the Mediterranean. A prestigious waterfront setting that has attracted the rich and famous for 90+ years starting with Francis Scott Fitzgerald
Provocateur
When you book a few nights at a hotel in Berlin named Provocateur, you certainly don’t expect it to be boring or ordinary, but there was still a level of intrigue leading up to my arrival. As I was dropped
American Brau in Deutschland?
I moved to France from Boulder, Colorado in 2012 and was only supposed to be in country for a year. That was 6 years ago and we are still grinding our way around the French Riviera. There are many things I
Caucasian at Lebowski Bar
“Careful, man! There’s a beverage here!” Jeff Bridges in the Coen brother's film, The Big Lebowski, immortalized Jeffrey “The Dude” Lebowski’s drink of choice, the “Caucasian” which he drank a total of nine times throughout the cult favorite. Now, thanks to the
Guayava at Mashya
If you are in Tel Aviv, do yourself a favor and have dinner and drinks at Mashya. I typically prefer to sit at the large bar and like to start my evenings with one of Mashya’s house recommended cocktails- the
Mashya
I’ve traveled to Israel several times this year and many more times during the past few years which has allowed me to stay at the best boutique hotels in Tel Aviv. More recently, I have become obsessed with staying at
Mendeli Street Hotel
I’ve traveled to Israel several times this year and many more times during the past few years which has allowed me to stay at the best boutique hotels in Tel Aviv. More recently, I have become obsessed with staying at
Dip Into Gorges Du Verdon
The Gorges du Verdon is often referred to as Europe’s ‘grand canyon’, but one could argue it is much more beautiful and diverse than the actual Grand Canyon, and quite a bit smaller in scale. Rather than viewing a barren
Fête de la Saint-Jean in Valbonne
There is a special summer buzz in Valbonne square this warm evening, fueled by pichet’s of rosé, Provencal music, the laughter of friends, and the anticipation of the organized chaos that is to come after dinner. Tonight is the 24th
Melt- Authentic Texas BBQ in Paris
As the saying goes, you can take the boy out of Texas, but you can’t take Texas out of the boy. Originally from deep in the heart of Texas, I was raised with an appreciation of slow-smoked meats, which is