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Tasting Georgian Wines

September 14, 2023 Leave a Comment

Georgia, a country located in Eastern Europe and West Asia, is culturally and geopolitically considered to be European. We were interested in exploring the country, but one of our main reasons to go to Georgia was to learn more about its wines. Georgia has been producing wine for over 8,000 years, which gives it a claim to […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Dining, Georgia, Restaurants, Tbilisi, Wine Region, Wine Tasting Tagged With: ActiveTravelExperiences, ActiveWineExperiences, Orgo, Qvevri, Shalauri Cellars, Tsinandali Estate

Exploring Charming Montreal

September 13, 2023 Leave a Comment

Montreal is a 1.8 million-person Canadian city that is somewhat divided from its country and within itself. It is the largest Francophile city (in the primarily Francophile Quebec province) in an Anglophile country. It is also the second largest French-speaking city in the world. A Multicultural City The French explorer Jacque Cartier found Montreal …

Filed Under: Cities, Dining, Montreal, Quebec, Quebec City, Restaurants, Sightseeing Tagged With: ActiveTravelExperiences, Bar George, Bonsecours market, Chateau Ramezay, Golden Square Mile, Le Pied de Cochon, L’Auberge Saint-Gabriel, Marguerite Bourgeoys Historic Site and Museum, Mary Queen of the World Cathedral, Montreal Capitale Center, Museum Quarter, Notre-Dame Basilica, Place d’Armes, Place Jacques-Cartier Pedestrian Mall, Pointe-a-Callier, Quartier des Spectacles, Stash Cafe

Eating and Sleeping in Istanbul

August 28, 2023 Leave a Comment

During our several day trip to Istanbul, we made stops at several restaurants. Of course, the city has many more. Our hotel did a great job in steering us to some fabulous places. Roof Mezze 360 Restaurante Our first Istanbul dinner began with a very tasty avocado and broad bean dip with garlic, olive oil, […]

Filed Under: Cities, Destinations, Dining, Hotels, Hotels, Istanbul, Restaurants Tagged With: ActiveTravelExperiences, Adella Seafood, Constantine's Ark, Orientbank Hotel Istanbul, Paneli Restaurant, Roof Mezze 360

Exploring Douro Valley Wines

August 26, 2023 Leave a Comment

Douro Valley Portugal is an extraordinary place to visit. This UNESCO world heritage site is named after the Douro River that winds through the region. Its steep terraced vineyards dotted with quaint villages and historic quintas (estates) rise from the valley. It is a place to slow down and drink in the view. Douro Valley […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Douro Valley, Pinhao, Portugal, Wine Region, Wine Tasting Tagged With: ActiveTravelExperiences, ActiveWineExperiences, D'Origem, Port Wine, Quinta do Popa, Quinto Dos Carvlhas, Qunita Das Lamelas, treading

Eating On Martha’s Vineyard

August 13, 2023 Leave a Comment

Martha’s Vineyard Massachusetts is a great relaxing place to visit in the summer. It is filled with small towns with excellent eating establishments. Here are some of the places we have visited over the years, sorted by location. As and menus and chefs change, check their websites for updates. L’Etoile (Edgartown) On our 2023 visit, […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Dining, Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, Restaurants Tagged With: ActiveTravelExperiences, Atria, Harbor View Hotel, l"etoil

Where to Eat on Cape Cod Massachusetts

August 13, 2023 Leave a Comment

Having lived in Boston for over 20 years, we have made many trip to Cape Cod Massachusetts. Now that we live in San Francisco, we seek out those New England dishes that we love but either can’t get or are very expensive. So excuse us if our Cape Cod restaurants tend to skew toward lobster, […]

Filed Under: cape, Cape Cod, Chatham, Dennis Port, Dining, Falmouth, Massachusetts, Orleans, province, Provincetown, Restaurants, Wellfleet Tagged With: ActiveTravelExperiences, Belfry Inn and Bistro, Bubala’s by the Bay, Chatham Pier Fish Market, Flying Bridge, JD's Woodfire Grill, Pelham House Dining Room, The Red Inn

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