Welcome to the TraveLove Journal, where you’ll find curated stories, travel tips, and inspiration from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and beyond. This space is for travelers seeking thoughtful journeys—whether it’s exploring landscapes, uncovering history, savoring local flavors, or simply finding your next great adventure.
Five charming retreats where a great glass of wine meets scenic strolls and windswept wonders. Looking to pair your love of wild landscapes with a well-curated wine list? These boutique hotels in Ireland offer just the right mix of comfort, charm, and countryside—perfect for a Wine & Wilderness holiday. Whether you’re walking the Wicklow Way […]
It’s easy to overlook Seattle when planning a wine or nature-inspired getaway. Often seen as the launchpad for Alaskan cruises or coffee pilgrimages, the Emerald City quietly sits at the intersection of refined indulgence and untamed beauty—a combination that’s the heart and soul of my Wine & Wilderness philosophy. Whether you’re craving a long weekend […]
Wine country is lovely. But wine country with a wild edge? That’s unforgettable. If you’ve ever wanted to trade polished tasting rooms for clifftop pours, or vineyard strolls for forest trails, welcome to your kind of trip. Wine and wilderness travel combines indulgent experiences with untamed backdrops, giving you the best of both worlds: bold […]
When your love of wine meets your love of travel, you start looking beyond the tasting room. You want rolling hills and rugged coastlines. Elegant pairings and raw landscapes. You want the wine—and the wilderness. That’s what luxury wine travel is all about. These five regions aren’t just beautiful places to sip a glass of […]
Let’s be real—long-haul flights sound fun until you’re three hours deep into an in-flight movie that makes no sense, your seatmate is aggressively hogging the armrest, and the person in front of you just reclined like they’re in first class. What if I told you that you could have the indulgence of a bucket-list escape […]
Love takes many forms. There’s the kind you feel for your partner, your friends, your favorite glass of Pinot Noir… and then there’s the undeniable, heart-racing love affair with a place that just gets you. You know the feeling—the moment you step into a destination, breathe it in, and think, this is it. The kind […]
Why Wine & Wilderness Make the Perfect Travel Pairing When it comes to planning unforgettable trips, I believe the best experiences blend the finer things in life with moments that take your breath away. That’s why my specialty—pairing wine and wilderness—is a match made in travel heaven. Whether you’re savoring the bold flavors of a […]