Live Travel’s Post

#Ljubljana, #Slovenia’s capital, is one of my favorite places. Check out this @nytimestravel article to help you discover new parts of the city.

Just a few examples of why Oban is such a special place. From the food to the history, and especially, the whisky. Our home town has so much to offer travelers from far and wide, as a ferry port and as a destination in its own right. Take a look at this recent article from The Scottish Farmer to learn more. https://lnkd.in/ekANfXxr

Like wine? Check out my husband's summary of a trip to southern Australia to drink wine (tough life). If you want to read more, he has a beautifully-written blog here: https://lnkd.in/g-7qnF63

Long Beach is located about 20 miles south of Los Angeles, and while it is typically overshadowed by the bigger city, this beach town has an identity and charm of its own. On top of five miles of beaches, Long Beach is home to quite a few famous attractions worth visiting, great local breweries, and a booming food scene. Read more below to learn about Long Beach, what to do there, and why it’s a destination that should not be missed while visiting Southern California. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/gb5KzCbU

🌊 The Islands Region Highlight 🌊 >> https://hubs.la/Q02CLqvW0 The Islands are an unofficial whisky-producing region off the coast of Scotland, including Arran, Jura, Mull, Orkney, and Skye—but not Islay. Although the Scotch whisky regulations consider them part of the Highlands, these islands have a unique whisky character all their own. Historically, the Islands were hotspots for illegal whisky making, thanks to their convenient locations for smuggling materials and finished products. 🌿 Character of Island Whiskies: • Highly varied in flavours due to their diverse locations • Generally smoky and peaty • Briny notes reflecting their coastal origins Explore the distinctive and varied whiskies of the Islands. 🥃

Have your Say on the Victorian Wine strategy particularly as it relates to First Peoples participation in the sector from business and entrepreneurial opportunities, to employment, to caring for Country and tourism related activities. How can this strategy foster greater participation and enable aspirations? How can this strategy develop a sector where First Peoples have meaningful and diverse opportunities to participate? https://lnkd.in/eUKcnSpx #aboriginalbusiness #winestrategy #firstpeoplesaustralia #aboriginalagriculture

This week I give an overview of the wines of the Abruzzo wine region including a look at the topography of this mostly mountainous region and a look at its top grapes, Montepulciano and Trebbiano. https://bit.ly/4bfymY4

🍷 Rainy days bring winery wins! Discover the unexpected in real estate investing. Click the link above to view the full article

Let's revisit the renowned region of France. Bordeaux and it's tumultuous Gironde Estuary convergence of the two infamous rivers, Dordogne + Garonne creating a fork to The Atlantic Ocean. "If you have spent time in Bordeaux, France, or chatted with friends over a bottle that hails from the region, the inevitable conversation of Left Bank versus Right Bank wines will arise. Just to clear the air—this debate has nothing to do with cash flow or basketball (as in, bank shots), but everything to do with the river banks in Bordeaux, which correspond with different styles of wines. check the full story here." https://lnkd.in/efhMemDv

Over the last 50 years, #Languedoc has lost 50% of its vineyard area (from 434,672 ha in 1974 to 213,800 ha in 2022) - although the decline has slowed over the last 10 years. However, Languedoc's vineyard area is still twice as large as Germany's or 60% larger than Australia's.