Stories from the road and the vineyard — travel guides, wine discoveries, and everything in between.https://www.travelandwine.me/https://www.travelandwine.me/blog/4-days-in-lisbon-and-porto/https://www.travelandwine.me/blog/4-days-in-lisbon-and-porto/I’ve shared many posts about Portugal because I’m completely in awe of the country.Sat, 17 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMTEuropehttps://www.travelandwine.me/blog/best-wineries-in-napa/https://www.travelandwine.me/blog/best-wineries-in-napa/Napa, the wine country, the place which helped put USA on the map of French wines.Sat, 26 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMTNorth AmericaWine Educationhttps://www.travelandwine.me/blog/but-porto-first/https://www.travelandwine.me/blog/but-porto-first/If there’s one place you can’t miss on your Portugal itinerary, it’s Porto.Wed, 10 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTEuropehttps://www.travelandwine.me/blog/discovering-paradise-exploring-tahiti-bora-bora/https://www.travelandwine.me/blog/discovering-paradise-exploring-tahiti-bora-bora/In 2024, my husband and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary, and I wanted to do something truly special. So, I secretly planned a...Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTOceaniahttps://www.travelandwine.me/blog/douro-valley-let-yourself-go/https://www.travelandwine.me/blog/douro-valley-let-yourself-go/The Douro Valley is one of the oldest demarcated wine regions in the world and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. The...Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMTWine Educationhttps://www.travelandwine.me/blog/edinburgh/https://www.travelandwine.me/blog/edinburgh/The Old SmokyThu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMTEuropehttps://www.travelandwine.me/blog/god-s-own-country/https://www.travelandwine.me/blog/god-s-own-country/We recently visited God's own country, Kerala, India.Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTAsiahttps://www.travelandwine.me/blog/god-s-own-country-journey-part-ii/https://www.travelandwine.me/blog/god-s-own-country-journey-part-ii/Thekaddy E very corner of Kerala feels magical. We spent our first few days in Munnar, which was pure heaven—until we reached Thekkady,...Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTAsiahttps://www.travelandwine.me/blog/gulkand-and-kesar-pista-cheesecake-bites/https://www.travelandwine.me/blog/gulkand-and-kesar-pista-cheesecake-bites/A spoonful of Gulkand, a little sweetness, and a whole lot of tradition. 🌹✨Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTRecipehttps://www.travelandwine.me/blog/is-there-anything-better-than-comporta-lagos-sagres/https://www.travelandwine.me/blog/is-there-anything-better-than-comporta-lagos-sagres/Comporta My sister-in-law recommended Comporta, so we all decided to meet there for a weekend getaway. It was absolutely beautiful, with...Wed, 10 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTEuropehttps://www.travelandwine.me/blog/italy/https://www.travelandwine.me/blog/italy/The Fashion Capital and The Floating CityTue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTEuropehttps://www.travelandwine.me/blog/italy-florence-rome/https://www.travelandwine.me/blog/italy-florence-rome/The cradle of the Renaissance and the Eternal CityTue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTEuropehttps://www.travelandwine.me/blog/italy-lake-como-bellagio-varenna-leaning-tower-of-pisa/https://www.travelandwine.me/blog/italy-lake-como-bellagio-varenna-leaning-tower-of-pisa/The majestic Lakes and the TowerWed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTEuropehttps://www.travelandwine.me/blog/italy-naples-amalfi-pompeii/https://www.travelandwine.me/blog/italy-naples-amalfi-pompeii/Land of Pizza, Limoncellos and Memories of PompeiiSat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTEuropehttps://www.travelandwine.me/blog/kenya-2021/https://www.travelandwine.me/blog/kenya-2021/The majestic landSun, 05 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTAfricahttps://www.travelandwine.me/blog/kimami-sevaiyan/https://www.travelandwine.me/blog/kimami-sevaiyan/Delicious Eidi Kimami SewaiyanWed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTRecipehttps://www.travelandwine.me/blog/k%C3%B8benhavn/https://www.travelandwine.me/blog/k%C3%B8benhavn/Copenhagen - Merchants' HarborThu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTEuropehttps://www.travelandwine.me/blog/la-ville-lumi%C3%A8re-city-of-lights-paris/https://www.travelandwine.me/blog/la-ville-lumi%C3%A8re-city-of-lights-paris/ParisTue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTEuropehttps://www.travelandwine.me/blog/level-1-introductory-master-sommelier-exam/https://www.travelandwine.me/blog/level-1-introductory-master-sommelier-exam/Atychiphobia - an intense fear of failure.Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMTWine Educationhttps://www.travelandwine.me/blog/lisbon-has-you/https://www.travelandwine.me/blog/lisbon-has-you/Rua Augusta, once you arrive in Lisbon, it owns you from that very moment. Even at 3am on a Thursday, you can see crowd walking around as...Wed, 17 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTEuropehttps://www.travelandwine.me/blog/london-dreams/https://www.travelandwine.me/blog/london-dreams/We finally made it to London in 2022 — markets, West End shows, wine bars, and a visa saga to get there.Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMTEuropehttps://www.travelandwine.me/blog/maasai-mara/https://www.travelandwine.me/blog/maasai-mara/Our first official leg of the trip was Maasai Mara!Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTAfricahttps://www.travelandwine.me/blog/morocco/https://www.travelandwine.me/blog/morocco/The most vibrant cityWed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMTAfricahttps://www.travelandwine.me/blog/ol-pajeta-conservancy/https://www.travelandwine.me/blog/ol-pajeta-conservancy/We have been to the Equator. I can now officially say that we have been to the Equator. As we reached the equator, we made a quick stop...Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTAfricahttps://www.travelandwine.me/blog/siem-reap-cambodia/https://www.travelandwine.me/blog/siem-reap-cambodia/The World of Angkor WatFri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTAsiahttps://www.travelandwine.me/blog/the-land-of-rising-sun-japan/https://www.travelandwine.me/blog/the-land-of-rising-sun-japan/When you hear the name Japan, there are 2 things that comes to your mind - Food and Culture.Sat, 12 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTAsiahttps://www.travelandwine.me/blog/the-playground-of-europe-switzerland/https://www.travelandwine.me/blog/the-playground-of-europe-switzerland/Land of Milk and HoneyFri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTEuropehttps://www.travelandwine.me/blog/the-thousand-year-capital/https://www.travelandwine.me/blog/the-thousand-year-capital/Kyoto, the imperial capital of Japan for over 1,000 years. It was known as Heian-kyo, meaning "Capital of Peace and Tranquility"Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTAsiahttps://www.travelandwine.me/blog/things-to-buy-in-kerala/https://www.travelandwine.me/blog/things-to-buy-in-kerala/I like to think of myself as a pretty organized and intentional shopper. I always come prepared with a well-researched, prioritized...Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTAsiaTravel Tipshttps://www.travelandwine.me/blog/tips-for-traveling-to-a-new-country-part-1/https://www.travelandwine.me/blog/tips-for-traveling-to-a-new-country-part-1/Create your Dream List- Build a small “Dream List” or “Bucket List” of countries to visit - think 2-4 countries over the next few years....Sun, 08 May 2022 00:00:00 GMTTravel Tipshttps://www.travelandwine.me/blog/umm-but-what-happened-in-sintra/https://www.travelandwine.me/blog/umm-but-what-happened-in-sintra/Seriously what happened in Sintra! So we decided to drive to Sintra and we reached in 30mins but the parking, oh lord. There is no...Wed, 17 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTEuropehttps://www.travelandwine.me/blog/vietnam/https://www.travelandwine.me/blog/vietnam/When I think of Vietnam, the first place that comes to mind is Hanoi—a city with over a thousand years of history.Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTAsiahttps://www.travelandwine.me/blog/welcome-to-my-world-of-travel-wine/https://www.travelandwine.me/blog/welcome-to-my-world-of-travel-wine/Welcome!Sat, 28 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMTTravel Tips