[I]f there's a better way to spend a day of travel than touring wineries, I'd like to hear about it. I've always been fond of drinking wine, but it wasn't until my trip around the world in 2008 that I had the chance to visit two of the world's top wine regions, Stellenbosch and Bordeaux. Both experiences were incredibly fun. It's hard to go wrong with an activity that … [Read more...] about 5 Top Wine Regions of the World
France
Enjoying the French Vineyards Backpacker Style
[O]n a European inter-rail trip France is one of the most popular destinations. As well as the obligatory trip to Paris many backpackers also want to explore the famed French countryside. Favored by a host of iconic artists and poets, rural France offers a unique landscape and color palate that is both charming and romantic. The other big draw for backpackers in rural … [Read more...] about Enjoying the French Vineyards Backpacker Style
Top 3 Things to Do at Chamonix Mont Blanc
Chamonix Mont Blanc is one of the most visited towns in the French Alps mainly down to the sheer amount of skiing and mountaineering on offer all year round. As well as Chamonix being regarded by many as a mecca for skiing and alpinism, the town itself plays host to some of the most amazing attractions which will literally take your breath away. Here are 3 things you must … [Read more...] about Top 3 Things to Do at Chamonix Mont Blanc
Urban Side (Paragliding)
Urban Side from Jean-Baptiste Chandelier JB prod I love the first minute of footage as this guy is paragliding over the Miraflores neighborhood in Lima, Peru. I use to see paragliders flying every day when I lived there. If I hadn't already done it a few times in other places, I would've been all over it. ____________ Dave's 160-page, all-original Lima Travel Guide … [Read more...] about Urban Side (Paragliding)
Driving a Ferrari in the French Riviera
“Accelerate, more gas, up” were the refrains of my French instructor, Philippe, as I drove the 489-horsepower Ferrari F430 F1 Spider through the French Riviera. Navigating narrow lanes, hairpin turns, and bicyclists were just a few of the challenges I faced during the Ferrari Driving Experience by GetYourGuide. If I had a bucket list as a kid, driving a Ferrari was most … [Read more...] about Driving a Ferrari in the French Riviera
