When I first started going to California Wine Country (at that time, mostly Napa Valley), you could still taste wine for free and good, inexpensive bottles were available for purchase onsite.
Mo’ Momos, Please
Momos are a new favorite for us from our visit to Nepal, so I was delighted to find a couple of Bay Area restaurants serving them. But, some first-hand experience was needed to compare the Bay Area offerings.
Cremant de Bourgogne, My Bargain Bubbly
Sparkling wine has always been one of Diana’s favorite beverages, but it can be pricey. Thanks to our sommelier friend, we learned about a great, reasonably priced alternative to French Champagne.
Food, Glorious Food in India
We were NOT disappointed in the Indian food we had in India! Sampling many dishes at various Indian restaurants in the Bay Area gave us a baseline, but the food here in India is better.
Ha Long Bay and Uncle Ho
Upon arrival in Hanoi, it was immediately apparent we weren’t in Laos anymore. Most things in Vietnam were more than Laos. The pace was faster. The streets are crowded and packed with motorbikes.