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A Winter Green Getaway: What to Do in Park City, Utah

… Dagenham. Walk the Art Line The Park City Gallery Association hosts a free gallery stroll on the last Friday of each month, featuring local artists, special exhibits, and refreshments. Drink Up Get warm with a 45-minute, $20 wine class at the Fox School of Wine, where the Friday Night Wine Series includes tastings of five $30 and under wines, and revelatory facts about how to label, pair, critique, and of course, drink the wine. Where to Ski

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Things to do in Torino, Italy

…in, and Fiorio, favored by Mark Twain. 3. If a cold drink is more to your liking, Torino is the appropriate place to refresh. The aperitif was born here, in 1786, when Antonio Benedetto Carpano added herbs and spices to white wine and created vermouth. The civilized custom of an early evening cocktail is alive and well. 4. Along with your aperitif, nearly all cafes offer a tasty buffet table of hot and cold delicacies each evening, starting at ar

Norway
Norway in a Nut Shell Tour: A Mother-Daughter Adventure

…nd continue en route to Oslo, or book a stopover for a day or two. We checked into the town’s famed and ecological Fretheim Hotel, which offers every activity imaginable, from hiking the old trails of the Flåm Valley to wine tasting to kayaking the Sognefjord and a “wildness camp” for groups complete with axe throwing, bow-and-arrow shooting, team ski racing, and a slightly scary-sounding “duel.” The hotel dates back to the mid-19th century

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Calgary Activities: Going Local and Car-Free in Western Canada

… the ingredients of Alberta and neighboring British Columbia, combined to create dynamic flavors. Seafood is particularly strong at Blink, but as is always the case in Calgary, you can’t go wrong choosing beef. The delightful wine list highlights family-run estates that pair perfectly with the Canadian cheese offerings. Learn Chef Andrew Richardson’s secrets to his contemporary cuisine on the last Sunday of the month, when he will guide you and a

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A Green Tour of Paris

… off locations. While it’s nice to give the Velib a try, you might also consider exploring the city by taking a bike tour with the Fat Tire Bike Company. They have guided four-hour day and night tours (the night tour includes wine and a boat ride along the Seine) that cost 28 euro each. The company also does a day visit to Versailles that includes a trip to the village market, picnic inside the grounds, a tour of the chateau, and a ride around th

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Things to Do in Nova Scotia: 18-Hole Journeys and Beyond

…eing to take in the magnificent waterways. Food And Spirits En route to Digby on the winding Clementsvale Road, a pleasant stop off with a free tasting bar is the Annapolis Highland Vineyards. This newcomer to the Nova Scotia wine scene has already garnered many awards at worldwide competitions throughout North America. Stop off and sample their delicious wines to take the travel edge off, tour their grounds, and learn about the romantic process

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A Slow-Cooked, Car-Free Adventure: Things to Do in Columbia, South Carolina

… Buttermilk fried pickles will keep your taste buds buzzing with their tangy crispness. Don’t leave the premises without sampling the barbecue vinaigrette, served on a bed of local greens with an accent of candied pecans. The wine list is thankfully heavy on fairly priced, by-the-glass selections. Ride the rapids Tradition doesn’t add up to stuffy.  The functional air of this state capital marries well with the collegiate moxy that infuses this u




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