by Wendy VanHatten | Dec 30, 2020 | Travel
Champagne Grapes by Wendy VanHatten Ready for the New Year? Is Champagne part of your celebration? If so…here are some facts about the delicious bubbles from the wine region, an AOC zone, Champagne, France. The three main grapes for Champagne are Chardonnay, Pinot...
by Wendy VanHatten | Dec 9, 2020 | Travel
Markets in Provence by Wendy VanHatten You could literally go to some type of street market every day in Provence. Really. Whether you’re looking specifically for antiques, linens, clothes, soaps, collectibles, knives, cough drops made with balsamic, flowers, fabrics,...
by Wendy VanHatten | Nov 19, 2020 | Travel
Chateau de Chenonceau by Wendy VanHatten Quite the distinction to say Chateau de Chenonceau is the most visited and the most photographed chateau in the Loire Valley in France. It’s also been called the ladies chateau, as ladies have been the most influential in its...
by Wendy VanHatten | Oct 28, 2020 | Travel
Welcome Aboard the USS Potomac By Wendy VanHatten Have you ever wondered what it’s like to take a ride on a Presidential yacht? It’s not often one gets the chance to do that. When travel becomes available, head to Oakland, California. That’s where the USS Potomac,...
by Wendy VanHatten | Oct 6, 2020 | Travel
Burano…Colors and Canals Burano, an island in the northern Venetian Lagoon, has been referred to as one of the most colorful places on earth as well as one of the top 10 most colorful cities in the world. Approaching Burano from Venice, it’s easy to see why. Brightly...
by Wendy VanHatten | Sep 20, 2020 | Travel
Cabrillo National Monument By Wendy VanHatten First…a little history. As the park’s namesake, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo led the first European expedition to explore what is now the west coast of the United States. Cabrillo departed from the port of Navidad, Mexico, on...
