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Le Carmin sweetbreads entree - Photo Credit: Deborah Grossman

Burgundy Dining Stars in Beaune

This post was written by Deborah Grossman from the San Francisco Bay Area. Passionate vintners craft world-class wine from the historic hillside vineyards of Burgundy. While winemakers tend the grapes, chefs in Beaune, the wine capital of the region, prepare outstanding cuisine to pair with their neighbor’s gems. From luxurious fine dining to welcoming bistros,

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Quaint cobblestone streets in Bath, UK - photo © Love to Eat and Travel

10+ Fun Things To Do in Bath UK

The picturesque city of Bath is one of England’s top destinations. Lined with quaint cobblestone streets, Bath is Britain’s only designated World Heritage listed city – famous for its 18th century Georgian architecture and ancient Roman Baths. The Royal Crescent, one of Bath’s major attractions, celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2017 – what better time to visit

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Guided Mindfulness Meditation with monks at Dreamforce conference in SF - photo © Love to Eat and Travel

What I Learned from the Monks About Mindfulness and Compassion

What an amazing gift Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff gave to attendees of Dreamforce at this year’s annual tech conference in San Francisco, CA. He personally invited 24 monks and nuns from Plum Village Monastery in the Dordogne region of southern France, founded by Zen Buddhist master Thich Nhat Hahn, to teach daily mindfulness walking and sitting

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