Author: Diane Misol

Canadian living in Germany - Enjoying Travel & Documenting as I go! My goal is to bring you honest reporting based on my experience. As blogging took over the internet, so did glossy photos and life is perfect mentality. The world is now officially viewed through rose coloured glasses. I aim to bring you a truer, more realistic version. Hope you enjoy and please share if you do.
Crates of grapes beside huge wine tanks, Italy

Crates of grapes beside huge wine tanks! San Marzano, Puglia, Italy

Surprising Info You Need to Know about South Italian Wine, Puglia

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Winemaking has been around almost as long as people have wandered the earth. Some countries have better wine growing opportunities than others due to soil conditions, temperatures and precipitation; this also varies by region.
Puglia, located in Southern Italy is an underestimated region which produces possibly some of the best wine in the world even though it’s northern counterpart of Tuscany is more internationally recognised with their Brunello di Montalcino, Barolo and Barbaresco to name a few.
Lots of sunshine, clay soil and little rain contribute to the marvellous wine grape varieties which hail from the relatively unknown Puglia region.
Primitivo, Negro Amaro and Nero di Troia are amongst the fabulous black skinned grape sorts which offer not only fabulous taste, but fantastic value as well!
Pour a glass of wine, and continue reading to learn more about the incredible wines being produced in the Southern Italy Region of Puglia.
Cheers!

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Kolbenfresser – Germany vs Northern Ireland European Football Action

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An ecclectic mix of around 50 people gathered on the patio garden, alias Biergarten, at the Kolbenfresser of Konstanz, Germany on Tuesday evening at 6 pm (18 uhr) to watch the Germany vs Northern Ireland UEFA Football game (also known as soccer in North America). The eccentric owner joyfully passed out hand clappers to all patrons and encouraged boisterous noise making for all.

Fussball Anschauen at the Kolbenfresser. Konstanz, Germany
Fussball Anschauen at the Kolbenfresser. Konstanz, Germany

The barbecue smoked in the background preparing German grill specialties such as

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Top Things to Do in Puglia, Italy a Travel Destination

Planning a trip to Puglia, Italy?

Located at the bottom of the “heel of the boot”, Puglia is waiting to be discovered!  A popular destination for Italians, it has not been overwhelmed with foreign tourists – yet. Travel to this Southern Italian treasure and see what you have been missing!

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Lecce, Italy at night
Lecce, Italy

St Jacobs – Farmers Market, Hiking Trails, Unique Shops, Hand Made Products, Mennonites, and more

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Take me straight to the Photo Album!

If you could travel back in time, to an innocent age of local, *organic, pure foods, shops where the products are hand made, simpler clothing, and untouched nature, would you?  I just came back from visiting the village of St. Jacobs in Ontario, Canada and although I did not time travel, it was the next best thing!

Supporting Local Producers, St Jacobs Farmers Market, Ontario
Supporting Local Producers at St. Jacobs Farmers Market, Ontario

The St. Jacobs Farmers Market was

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