Frolic and Detour: Magical Manarola

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Frolic and Detour: Magical Manarola

It’s no secret that I’m an Italophile. I love Italian food, design, culture, and of course, wine. Earlier this year I even started dreaming in Italian. It makes perfect sense, then, that for my first vacation in more than three years I went to Italy. Last month I visited Milan, Manarola, and several cities in Tuscany and Sicily. I took more than 2,000 photos, but I’ll start by sharing just a few from Manarola.

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Frolic and Detour: Long Island's North Fork

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Frolic and Detour: Long Island's North Fork

On Memorial Day, I took advantage of the wonderful weather to visit a couple of vineyards on Long Island’s North Fork. I went to Macari Vineyards and Shinn Estate Vineyards in Mattituck to taste wines and explore the vines. These wineries produce elegant, award-winning wines in different styles using environmentally responsible practices, and they offer a beautiful contrast to the hustle and bustle of the City.

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