You’d never guess that over 400 wineries dot the rolling hills of the rural Sonoma. But with some of the world’s most famous wines, this peaceful region is serious about wine production. Kelley takes a tipsy tour through wine country, stopping at some of the most recommended wineries. She indulges in the Bubble Room experience at J Vineyard, meets the owner at Keller Estates, and sips a zinfandel at Dry Creek Vineyard.
Chang is an innovative, edgy designer who creates clothes with personality. Stop by this little shop in one of the trendiest, up and coming neighborhood, the Belgian district.
Let the city come to you on a scenic boat ride down the Rhine River, the city’s famed waterway.
This tradition is sweeping across Europe and the cute odes to sweethearts on the Hohenzollern bridge made me want to join in the fun. See who I committed my love too!
You can’t miss this market—whether you need cheese, wine or produce for dinner, or you want an al fresco picnic table lunch from one of the food stands or you want to sip champagne and eat oysters with friends after work, the Viktualienmarkt is the lifeblood of Munich, for locals, tourists and students alike.
With the most central location just steps from the cathedral, Fruh has been serving up pig knuckle, gouda & brown bread, and the city’s signature drink, Kolsch, for over 100 years.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen–the postcard perfect Bavarian region with sky-high mountains, deep gorges, and wildflower fields.
The Partnach Gorge surprised me. Its history as a logging transport route helped shape the region and just standing next to the rushing waters is awe-inspiring. The lower path puts you just meters above the roaring waves so be prepared to get a little wet!
For a local eating experience, the Gasthof Frandorfer is a part show, part dinner. Locals & tourists flock so make sure to make a reservation at one of the big tables for an evening of song, dance and large plates of local meat. We came on a Father’s Day in Germany and had a very wild, Bavarian time.
What to wear in Munich? Be at the forefront of the style trends with a dirndl from the revamped interpretation of a Bavarian classic–Lola Paltinger’s dirndls. Her line, Lollipop & Alpenrock, is a little bit sexy, a little bit traditional and a lot rockstar. She’s making waves in the fashion scene and she does it all herself with her mother. Her studio is in her own home and she graciously let me come and don her frocks. She makes custom made and has off the rack patterns–perfect for Oktoberfest, a party or just a glamorous day in Munich.
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