Beaune – capital of Burgundy wines 🇫🇷

In the valleys and slopes west of the Saône, a tributary of the Rhône, the most famous wines are produced here, and are commonly referred to as Burgundies. 🙂 The route in this part of France is called Route des Grands Crus. It runs from Dijon in the north to Santenay in the south, traversing the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune.  This route was created in 1937, … Continue reading Beaune – capital of Burgundy wines 🇫🇷

Motovun, Croatia

Charming, medieval and truffled. Sounds very Shakespearean! In reality, it is the perfect half-day trip destination. Tucked on a small hilltop village overlooking the surrounding landscapes. It’s known for its medieval stone streets full of history, encircled by beautiful castle walls with views over neighboring forests and endless vineyards. Add a handful of delicious restaurants! The name of the village is also of Celtic origin, … Continue reading Motovun, Croatia

Exploring the Franconian wine capital of Bavaria: Würzburg, Germany

Technically, or administratively, the city belongs to the state of Bavaria but truly there is nothing about Lederhosen, Weißwurst, Bier and Biergartens. Würzburg, the wine capital of Franconia in the northwestern tip of Bavaria, will show you that there’s more to life than beer and sausage. The dialect is different, the choice of sausage is Bratwurst and here you’ll find endless rows of vineyards and … Continue reading Exploring the Franconian wine capital of Bavaria: Würzburg, Germany