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Exploring the Illinois wine trail

Exploring the Illinois wine trail Mar 26th, 2010 at 2:00PM: When people think about American wine, the region that comes to mind is the West Coast. And that makes sense - the majority of wine production in the United States does take place in California, Oregon and Washington. What many people don't realize is that America is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, right behind the major heavyweights of France, Spain and Italy. ...

Daily Pampering: Three ways to spice up Valentine's Day from around the world

Daily Pampering: Three ways to spice up Valentine's Day from around the world Jan 29th, 2010 at 4:00PM: You want to do something for Valentine's Day this year, but you don't know where to turn. Travel is always a great idea, and the economy is definitely cutting your way. There are deals everywhere. Of course, this just makes the choices even harder. Well, I just happened upon three packages from Regent Hotels that will make your decision a little harder ... how can you narrow even this short list ...

Gadling + BootsnAll - Picks of the Week (4.3.09)

Gadling + BootsnAll - Picks of the Week (4.3.09) Apr 3rd, 2009 at 1:00PM: Another Friday is upon us, and we're back with another round of weekly picks from our friends at BootsnAll, the independent travel experts. What strange stories, great lists and secret travel tips caught our eye? Take a look below and find out: ABC's of Study Abroad - spending a semester abroad has become an increasingly popular option for university students in recent years. Aaron Shew gives ...

Photo of the Day (09.13.08)

Photo of the Day (09.13.08) Sep 13th, 2008 at 3:00PM: This is a great action shot taken by AlphaTangoBravo in Bordeaux, France. You wouldn't normally associate olleys with historical monuments, but with the impressive cathedral in the background and the skater in the foreground, the picture manages to capture both the essence of old and new. Want your picture featured on Gadling? Submit your best shots here. ...

French wine: China does Bordeaux

French wine: China does Bordeaux Feb 22nd, 2008 at 9:00AM: Although climate change might be having a negative affect on wine, France still managed to come out on top for 2007. The land of wine and cheese saw record scores for exports, $13.8 billion to be exact. Where were the big buyers? China. China purchased a whole $364 million worth of French wines, cognac and other spirits, encouraging us to ask, is China going à la francaise? The country's ...

The World's Sexiest Cities (That Are Still Secret ... Shhh)

The World's Sexiest Cities (That Are Still Secret ... Shhh) Jun 20th, 2007 at 6:05AM: I'm going to try to sneak this post in right here, real nonchalant-like. Why? Because the details are still secret. MSN recently put together a list of the sexiest "secret" cities around. Apparently, they compiled the list so that you could "get a head start on your fellow travellers." Cool, huh? And thoughtful? By the way, by "sexy" they mean bursting with culture -- not filled with strip clubs. ...

Bordeaux Chateaux

Bordeaux Chateaux Sep 11th, 2006 at 7:50PM: When you're planning your trip to visit the incredibly lovely Bordeaux region of France, you'll simply have to cast off your urge to bring along your backpack and camp. Bordeaux must be done haut-style. Whether you arrive in Bordeaux via the TGV from Paris or by plane into the Bordeaux airport (Merignac), head north out of the city, and you're right in the Medoc region. I can give a strong ...

Grapes of Bordeaux

Grapes of Bordeaux Sep 10th, 2006 at 11:44AM: You can't go to the Bordeaux region of France and not became a wine aficionado. I learned quite a bit about the biggest wine region in the world this week. Some of the world's favorite reds (think Margaux) come from right here here. First of all, as you can see from the picture, the grapes are very low, about 5 inches from the ground. I am told it is because the soil here is very sandy and light, ...

The Slowest Marathon in the World

The Slowest Marathon in the World Sep 9th, 2006 at 6:27PM: Combining running with wine tasting? Leave it to the French to invent a marathon that actually sounds like fun. And reporting from Medoc, France over a glass of magnificent red wine, I can confirm that it is. The annual Marathon du Medoc in the Bordeaux region of France ended just a few hours ago in scorching heat of some 100F. Although the fastest man ran the 42-kilometer (26-mile) track in 2 ...

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