by Sean Ludford | Sep 10, 2024 | Beer, Food & Eating, Travel
Oktoberfest, one of the world’s greatest is expected to set attendance records. This year’s event, the 189th Oktoberfest, takes place 21 September through 6 October. If you cannot make it to Munich you can likely find an Oktoberfest celebration near you. Oktoberfest is an event worthy of your attendance and one that you would likely feel the urge to return (as opposed to Mardi...
by Sean Ludford | Jul 11, 2023 | News Feed, Travel, Wine
On July 14 we celebrate Bastille Day. This French National Holiday is celebrated by liberty loving people around the globe. In 1789 tensions were high in France as a growing group of ordinary citizens were pushing for a national constitution. These French citizens were inspired by the newly independent United States of America and their newly formed Constitution that was adopted that same year....
by Sean Ludford | Jul 5, 2017 | Cocktails, Travel
July 10 is National Piña Colada Day – again, who comes up with these? Most drinkers, especially anyone who has vacationed on a Caribbean beach or taken a cruise has had the chance to enjoy a the essential Rum cocktail, the Piña Colada. There are certainly good and bad Piña Coladas (mostly bad I must say) but there is just one original. Like all things of...
by Sean Ludford | Feb 20, 2017 | Travel
Rome truly is the eternal city. It is home to roughly three million and the host to nearly nine million tourists each year. Central Rome is one of the world’s greatest walking cities with unimaginable wonders lying around each corner. Ancient buildings and ruins stand next to masterpieces from the Renaissance and Baroque periods that are all enveloped in modern dwellings and businesses. The...
by Sean Ludford | Feb 16, 2017 | Travel, Wine
Enoteca is an Italian word derived from old Greek that literally means, wine repository. The old tradition of the enoteca was created to give visitors to Italy’s many regions a chance to taste the local wines at cheap prices before buying. Today, most enotecas are independently owned and operated just like any other bar or restaurant. However, the traveling wine lover will be pleasantly...
by Sean Ludford | Apr 27, 2016 | Spirits, Travel
Recently I made a visit to Driftless Glen Distillery, a relatively new craft distillery, located in Baraboo, WI. Craft distilleries have become a national phenomenon and have also become so ubiquitous that it’s worth giving them a critical look. It’s no longer good enough to be “local” as most bars, restaurants, and even retailers can attest. In the recent past being the local distiller...
