Finding the Griswold Christmas tree in Little Switzerland

Little Switzerland Fraser Firs in the North Carolina Mountains
If you're a fan of the movie Christmas Vacation, you know well the scene where the Griswolds forgo traditional tree lots in search of the ultimate Griswold Family Christmas Tree.
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Fried Chicken and Bubbles; a fun pairing at Virginia's Early Mountain Vineyards

Benvenuti a Borghetto, Italy. All photography property of EuroTravelogue™ unless otherwise noted. Unauthorized use is prohibited.
As if there weren't enough reasons to love Italy, I have found a few more in bella Italia during a recent trip through the Veneto region about an hour and a halfRead more...

Five things you'll love about a Bed & Breakfast

Hood House in Hood, Virginia

Homey, cozy, romantic, charming, quaint... these are only a few adjectives that come to mind when thinking of a stay in a Bed and Breakfast.  A popular alternative to hotels, the term B&B encompasses a wide variety of guest houses and is a form of lodging whichRead more...

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Fried Chicken and Bubbles; a fun pairing at Virginia's Early Mountain Vineyards

 


When I first heard the name of the event I had a hard time wrapping my head around the concept.

Fried chicken with bubbles?

I'd never really thought of bubbly with much other than New Year's Eve and mimosas.

Nonetheless, I was intrigued at the thought of pairing sparkling wine withRead more...