Wine

Japanese sake cups from a sake tasting in Kyoto at the Gekkeikan Museum in Fushima

Sake Tasting in Kyoto: The Best Spots Around the City

If you’ve had sake in a bar in Tokyo, you’ll be used to neon lights or the cosy third-space vibe...

Japanese sake barrels, decorated in a traditional style

Sake 101: Everything You Need to Know about Japanese Sake

For a long time, my knowledge of Japanese sake was limited to that thing my husband ordered in Wagamama from...

A row of wine barrels in the Bagizagan winery in Samarkand, Uzbekistan

The Bagizagan Winery: An Introduction to Uzbek Wine

When you think of Uzbekistan, you probably think of turquoise domed mosques and madrasas, intricate mosaics, or even their famous...

Wine tasting at Farina winery in Valpolicella, with chocolate to accompany the wine bottles - one to factor into your Valpolicella budget

Valpolicella Budget Breakdown: 3 Ways to Sip Italy’s Finest Wine

If you’re planning your trip to the heartland of Amarone, you might be wondering how much it’s going to cost...

Bottles of wine at Farina, a Valpolicella Winery

The Best Valpolicella Winery Route from Verona Without a Car in 2026

Some people will tell you that the only way to get out into the Veneto countryside and visit a Valpolicella...

A glass of wine held up to the sky, holding a small measure of red wine. The glass reads "Chateau de Cremat", one of the vineyards near nice

Exploring Vineyards Near Nice Without a Car: A Guide to Bellet Wine Tours

I’d like to think I’ve done a lot with my life so far, but I’ve still never gotten a drivers...