In planning my recent trip to Switzerland, much to the surprise of travel experts, I wanted to plan the trip around a visit to Monte San Giorgio and the Village of Meride. I suspect they were surprised that I knew of the existence of Meride, as it is tucked away in Mendrisiotto, the southernmost district of the canton of Ticino and of Switzerland, surrounded on three sides by … [Read more...]
Mexican Dishes and Drinks in Sinaloa
I've got one thing to shout out here ... Chiiilooooorrrrrio!!!! (Pronounced Chilorio, but must be said in an excited holler type of fun vacation voice with the rolling of the r's accentuated) I have to say that during our stay in Mexico, breakfasts were by far our most interesting meals. We woke one morning to find our friend cooking up a pot of meet which she explained was a … [Read more...]
Booze and Travel: Three Drinks For Three Trips
For every place I've been, I've got a clear memory of a magical glass, flagon, vessel, grail, tankard, whatever, that is specific to that place. I suppose that's not really surprising, since enjoying a leisurely bevvie or two (or more!) is par for the traveler's course. With that in mind, I'd like to talk about three trips I've taken, and the wonderful beverages that marked … [Read more...]
