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London, England

Henry VIII’s Wine Cellar

Once part of a magnificent Tudor palace, this wine cellar is a time capsule underneath the Ministry of Defence.

Cruising past Heidelberg Germany and its magnificent palace ruins along the Rhine River.

From Twisting Architecture to Ancient Wine: 7 Hidden Gems Along the Rhine

Uncover a world of curiosity and creativity along one of Europe’s most remarkable rivers.

Sponsored by Avalon Waterways

Barcelona, Spain

La Cova Fumada

Behind this unmarked facade lies the original bomba—a crunchy orb of fried mashed potatoes stuffed with minced meat.

10 Places to Taste Catalonia’s Gastronomic Treasures

Uncover the secret culinary traditions of this rich, fertile region in Spain

Sponsored by Catalunya

Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

Poças

Sample port and quinine-fortified wine at this fourth-generation winery near Porto.

Alton, Illinois

McPike Mansion

The owners of this Victorian-era estate say it’s still visited by the spirits of long-gone residents.

Český Krumlov, Czechia

FairyTale House of Puppets and Wine

A museum of Czech puppetry and wine in an allegedly haunted 14th-century stone house.

La Casa de las Torrijas

Kingly French toast comes soaked in milk or red wine, then drizzled in a citrus-perfumed syrup.

Astronomical Clock - Cathedral Notre-Dame de Strasbourg

Uncover Hidden Treasures and Surprising History Along the Rhine

Explore a world of antique oddities, marvels of ancient engineering, and monuments to time.

Sponsored by AmaWaterways

Diporto

With no menu and no sign, this 130-year-old taverna doles out affordable home cooking.

Carefully selecting house-grown veggies for diners at Farm & Market.

If Mother Nature Could Dine in Denver, This is Where She’d Eat

From carbon-neutral brewing to responsible fishing, these nine establishments are spearheading a greener Denver food scene.

Sponsored by Visit Denver

Manischewitz wine has a global footprint.

How Kosher Wine Became a Hit in the Caribbean and Beyond

Manischewitz has a historic consumer base not only in the Caribbean, but also in African-American and East Asian communities.

Hannah Steinkopf-Frank December 19, 2023

Parras de la Fuente, Mexico

Casa Madero

This grape-growing paradise is one of the oldest vineyards in North America.

McLaren Vale, Australia

D'Arenberg Cube

This green and white building is shaped like a massive Rubik's Cube.

Pietragalla, Italy

Parco Urbano dei Palmenti

Though they look like Hobbit houses, these semi-underground stone structures were built for winemaking.

The Falset Marçà Cooperative in Tarragona is another work by Martinell.

The Beauty of Catalonia's Modernist 'Wine Cathedrals'

Winemaking collectives pooled their resources to build these architectural wonders.

Noah Lederman November 14, 2023

Gastro Obscura’s Guide to Sipping Wine in Catalonia

10 unexpected places wine lovers should visit in the picturesque, lesser-known regions of Catalonia, Spain

Sponsored by Catalan Tourist Board

Little River, South Carolina

The Parson's Table

Dine on superb local staples in a converted historic church.