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A Quick Trip to Napa Valley
Napa Valley is a world-class wine region, known for its incredible vineyards, award winning wineries, and Michelin-rated restaurants. When planning a trip, it can definitely get a bit overwhelming with the vast options and the multiple dollar signs. However, with a little planning, you can create an itinerary that is perfectly curated to your desires. It can take almost 2 hours to reach each of Napa Valley’s 4 constituent towns: Napa proper, Yountville, St. Helena, and Calistoga. For this post, I am going to focus on Napa proper and Yountville. These are the towns closest to San Francisco and it only takes about an hour drive to get to either.…
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The Perfect Place to Stay in Sonoma County, Geyserville Inn
Sonoma County is a beautiful region located 30 to 80 miles north of San Francisco filled with hundreds of incredible wineries, Michelin-rated restaurants, breathtaking hikes, and so much more. This past month I had the opportunity to stay at the lovely Geyserville Inn located in the charming small town of Geyserville. If you’re planning a trip to California’s wine country then I highly recommend booking a stay at the Geyserville Inn! They have all the amenities you could ever want and are located in a perfect spot for wine tasting, hiking, or simply enjoying a little rest and relaxation. The Tuscany Suite During my visit at the Geyserville Inn, I…
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How to Wine Taste in Italy Without Breaking the Bank
When planning my trip to Italy the number one thing I wanted to do was visit an Italian winery. However, this was more challenging than I expected. My girlfriend, Morgan, and I had originally booked a tour to the Chianti wine region but once we got there it was canceled due to All Saints’ Day. We weren’t quite sure what to do next. I insisted on figuring out a way though and through a lot of research and a bit of whimsicalness we were able to go wine tasting. Failed first attempt Originally I went through a tour company and scheduled a wine tour with a cooking class for about $100 each. This included transportation to…
