Author spotlight

Michael Brazile

Wine and music are Michael’s obsessions. Significant time is especially spent on bended knee before Old World wines. The music of Bach and the other boys of the Baroque make equally good bedfellows, contributing no dearth of reasons for Michael to spend as much time in Europe as possible. If it’s wine, classical music or European history up to ca. 1800, you’ll know about it (‘cause he’ll be talking about it).
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Insider tips: Doin’ it right in Washington, D.C.
Although there are a million and one things to do in D.C., I opted to hit up the monuments,...
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Top 10 rodeos
Head out this summer to the fairgrounds to take in the rustic tradition of the rodeo.
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C’mon and come to Coolidge Corner
For visitors to Boston who want to get away from the crowds and expense of downtown.
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Top 10 gay wedding destinations
Our top wedding destinations in the world where gay marriage is legal.
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Santa Fe: Where to eat & drink
Santa Fe's restaurant, cafe and bar scenes are enough to woo any traveler to the Southwest city.
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Tips for the tourist in Lyon, France
Michael dishes on culinary customs and insider tips after a recent trip to Lyon, France.
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Bordeaux deals: Great French wine at great prices (Part 2)
Last week we explored three of Bordeaux’s wine regions: Médoc , Entre-Deux-Mers, Fronsac and Canon-Fronsac. This week, we finish...
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Bordeaux deals: Great French wine at great prices
In this two-part series, we’ll take you on a sample wine tour of Bordeaux on a budget, exploring the...