If you are searching for inspiration for a trip that includes sightseeing, local cuisine, and outdoor experiences, start with one of your passions: wine.
Consider travel ideas from expert winemaker The Seeker, a global brand with wines from the most popular wine growing regions around the globe.
Argentina
Mendoza, a province famous for its Malbec, is an up-and-coming destination for wine-loving travelers, and has also long attracted many outdoor enthusiasts. Whether hiking, horseback riding or white-water rafting is your passion, the Argentine province of Mendoza makes a wonderful backdrop.
After a day of discovering the majestic sights, travelers can fill the evening with good company, genuine dishes and creamy and spicy Malbec.
Over the years Mendoza has been influenced by Spanish and Italian culture, creating a colourful and flavorful fusion of local dishes.
Many meals start with fresh warm bread and a sample of olive oil, another regional specialty.
Main courses are consistent with the region’s Creole culture, featuring a number of cured and grilled meat dishes, such as “patitas aliñadas”, roast beef served with a chimichurri sauce that pairs well with a glass of The Seeker Malbec, a bottle that normally costs around $14 in the US
France
If you are searching for a trip that’s a little more technical, the volcanoes in the Auvergne Regional Park, located in France’s Auvergne Rhône Valley, are sure to please.
Take a guided hiking tour to the top of the volcano to find out about the region. You may find yourself becoming a wine connoisseur while learning about the rich volcanic soil and its power to grow rich crops. The region produces five fine grape varieties in the terroir.
The Pinot Noir variety, produced since the 11th century, is the oldest. Today, wineries like The Seeker take advantage of the region’s warm days and funky nights, together with its mineral-rich soil to grow fine, refined grapes for its Pinot Noir wines.
Travelers can enjoy nature’s astonishing wonders by day and enjoy their experience by night with local wine and cheese, or the traditional potée auvergnate, a rich specialty that pairs tangy cabbage with the delicacy of French pork.
New Zealand
If you have at all times wanted to visit New Zealand, now is the time. Plan to look at the Marlborough region for an outdoor adventure and the region’s signature refreshing, fruity and tart Sauvignon Blanc.
In the 1970s, Marlborough started the modern wine movement; for many years the Sauvignon Blanc grape has been the go-to grape variety.
Satisfy your appetite with a glass of Seeker’s Sauvignon Blanc (normally priced around $14 a bottle) and other local specialties such as the fresh, local green-lipped mussels, a delicacy known for its health benefits.
Marlborough has a lot to offer travelers who love the outdoors. There are charming nature trails through numerous landscapes for hiking and photographing. Another option is to mountain bike the scenic 70-kilometer Queen Charlotte Track.
Plan your next international wine trip with one powerful formula: look for reliable, top-quality wines, charming regional food and great outdoor adventures.
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