By Tom Weber ITWPA Member Did you know that Homer’s enchanting sorceress Circe from The Odyssey continues to cast her intoxicating spell far and wide? She does so through award-winning wines and spirits harvested from reclaimed marshlands in Italy’s Lazio region by the venerable Cantina Sant’Andrea -- a family of vintners that weathered a real-life odyssey to rival that of … [Read more...] about In Search of Their Private Ithaca
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The Greatest Wilderness Angling Event of the Year – The Barbel Run
By Andre Lombard ITWPA Member Even the screams of the birds cannot hide the flapping sounds of the African sharptooth catfish as the water boils and they chase the small fish along the reed bank. The competition for the abundant little fish is fierce. There are herons and egrets, darters and gulls, and even the occasional fish eagle, all braving the predators from below. … [Read more...] about The Greatest Wilderness Angling Event of the Year – The Barbel Run
Three Perfect Days in Vancouver and Whistler
By Trupti Devdas Nayak Vancouver makes the perfect long-weekend getaway for those living in Seattle or on the west coast of the U.S. A quick drive across the border or a short flight and within a few hours -- voila! -- you are in a different country! Vancouver’s charm lies in its exotic mix of European and native First Nations influences which is visible everywhere. After … [Read more...] about Three Perfect Days in Vancouver and Whistler
The Brighton Pavilion: Following in the Footsteps of King George IV
By Ken Potter ITWPA Member A short train-hop from London to the south coast of England brings you to Brighton -- a seaside resort not to be missed! With its buzzy nightlife, beachfront cool, historic heritage, and treasure trove of quaint shopping lanes, it has long been a favorite on the visiting lists of those in the know. In the eighteenth century, Brighton burgeoned … [Read more...] about The Brighton Pavilion: Following in the Footsteps of King George IV
Flying Fish in Barbados: They’re Everywhere! And They’re Delicious…
By Robert Lynn Walk into almost any restaurant in Barbados and you will find flying fish on the menu. After all, not only is it a ubiquitous national symbol, it’s part of the national dish -- cou-cou and flying fish. But for the best flying fish, with the most authentic Bajan feel, the Oistins Bay Gardens Friday night fish fry is not to be missed. A fishing town on the … [Read more...] about Flying Fish in Barbados: They’re Everywhere! And They’re Delicious…