Category Archives: Lifestyle

MEET MR DAVID DEAN: A LESSON OF HUMILITY AND LIFE LEARNER

One of the most rewarding aspects of working in the wine industry is the opportunity [...]

MEET KHANH VI – THE FIRST AND ONLY VIETNAMESE SOMMELIER IN THE TOP 50 INFLUENCERS

Khánh Vi (Kú Bơ), the first and only Vietnamese Sommelier to be recognized in the [...]

LESSONS FROM THE SHOCKING WINE EVENT: ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN

In the history of wine, no wine has ever surpassed French wine, which has long [...]

IS GOING TO A BAR A SIGN OF IMMORALITY FOR WOMEN?

There are still many negative perceptions surrounding going to bars, often viewed as indicative of [...]

A STORY FROM KINILAW. RIGHT OR WRONG?

On my first evening in Bantayan, Marco introduced me to the must-try dish of the [...]

EVERYONE HAS A STORY – MEET THE OWNER OF TERRE DI LEONE

During an event showcasing Valpolicella wines from the famous Italian wine region, I had the [...]

SPEAKING UP: LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE SPANISH CULTURE OF DEMANDING ACCOUNTABILITY

My story begins with a train ride from Madrid to Zaragoza last summer. Since my [...]

TAPAS AND THE CULTURE OF ENJOYMENT IN SPAIN

Last summer, I had an intriguing experience wandering alone through the Mercado de San Miguel, [...]

REJECTIONS ARE JUST THE UNIVERSE’S TESTS

This piece is dedicated to a dear friend who has been incredibly supportive throughout my [...]

THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH ENJOYING THE GOOD THINGS IN LIFE

Philosophy has never been a part of my life. I always thought that such profound [...]