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On My Bucket List is Ever-Changing. Is yours?, Cathy - wheresmydamnanswer said "I went on Safari in Kenya and it was amazing - (got engaged in a hot air balloon over the Masi Mari plains!!) and just got back from our honeymoon in France / Belgium. Next place on our list is Australia or Italy."
On Gustav Following Katrina's Path, Cathy - wheresmydamnanswer said "I hope they are ready - My girlfriend called and left a message last night that said she is planning to evacuate today. The people there have already been through so much. We all need to keep good thoughts for the residents."
On My Bucket List is Ever-Changing. Is yours?, Jen said "took a cruise down the nile walked around St. Petersberg saw where Mozart was born saved my dad's life - he was chocking and I did the heimlich on him! What do I want to do yet? Dog sledding in the Arctic Hike the Himelyas Hike Machu Pichu "
On My Bucket List is Ever-Changing. Is yours?, Karen said "Hmm, let's see., i've hiked Gros Morne in New Foundland and I ran a half marathon - and finished it! great idea about sharing the things we've done already. Life is about enjoying *every* moment!"
On 100 Things to Do Before You Die, Anonymous said "very inspiring guy - sorry to hear about his death. i like the idea of a bucket list though and i've been working on my too. trouble is it keeps getting longer. better get going on all those things i want to do! thanks for the great article and the reminder."
For independent wine travel
For independent wine travel in France and the rest of Europe I would emphasize that planning your trip is really important as you can't always find the best wineries simply by just cruising around. Regional brochures and websites are getting better and better, but there is so much choice out there!
For on-line travel guides to wine country winetravelguides.com has 46 guides to French wine regions, and in the future there will be guides to other European wine regions and beyond. All the guides are written by top wine and travel writers with no advertising/sponsorship so it is a subscription site. The careful selections of recommended wine producers, restaurants and much more make it easier to plan your trip.
Note that apart from in Champagne and Bordeaux, tastings are mostly free in France and other European countries, so you need to pick out the good places carefully. Also, not only will you be treated better but you will also be more likely to find someone at home (these are often small family-owned wineries) if you make an advance appointment.
Thanks for a great article and interview.