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May 11

May 11 HuffPost: Dalmatian Coast, Croatia: A Detox to Retox Adventure!

As the late morning autumn sun warmed my shoulders, I plunged the long paddle into the translucent turquoise Adriatic Sea, gliding along the craggy limestone coastline. There where scantly clad sun-worshippers nesting in nooks and crannies of the porous manila “Karst” rock. A pod of colorful kayaks emerged from a nearby cove surrounding one of Croatia’s 718 islands and islets. I slowed my SUP, from Adriatic Kayak Tours, to admire the serene, sparkly water surrounding Dubrovnik’s imposing City Wall (1.2-miles), which encircles the bustling Old Town.

Apr 10

Apr 10 HuffPost: Cycling and Sipping in Bordeaux, France

Stefani Jackenthal

HuffPost, Wine, Cycle

As details jelled about my spring trip to Bordeaux, France, it became apparent that my travel-mates were set on a full wine and food exploration. Who was I to argue? But, some of my favorite trips have been cycling and sipping through wine regions around the globe and I did not want to miss out. So, I extended my visit by three-days and created Part 2: A price-friendly, DIY cycling exploration.

Feb 16

Feb 16 HuffPost: Croatia Part 2: Wine, Grappa, Truffle Hunting & an ER Visit!

Stefani Jackenthal

HuffPost, Wine

I felt like a stinky alien. My butt ached from sitting on the hard plastic red seat outside Ambuleta 1 in the bustling Zagreb Emergency Room. The cavernous, stark waiting area swelled with Croatian conversation and a steady stream of incoming patients. My gashed knee throbbed and I longed to hear my name. Maybe this was a bad idea. Maybe I should bag the stitches and bolt.

Nov 11

Nov 11 HuffPost: The Italian Alps - Hiking, Sailing, Snipping & Sipping!

Stefani Jackenthal

Wine, HuffPost, hiking

The morning sun warmed my face. A refreshing mountain breeze rustled shiny leaves as I snipped golden clusters of plump, glistening Chardonnay grapes from their vines. They gently plopped into a circular red plastic pail held in my sticky left hand, which I dumped into a larger container.

Mar 13

Mar 13 HuffPost: Cycling & Sipping in South Lake Tahoe - the Death Ride ‘Tour of California Alps’

Stefani Jackenthal

HuffPost, Cycle, Wine

It was just before 5:00 am on a chilly July, Saturday morning in Markleeville, CA. I clicked into my bicycle pedals and asked a volunteer to point me to the starting area. “There’s no startling line,” he said, his headlamp shining in my eyes. “Just start riding.”

Apr 5

Apr 5 The New York Times: Biking Colorado’s Wine Country

Stefani Jackenthal

NYTimes, Cycle, Wine

THE early-morning sun warms the back of my neck as a friend and I pedal along the open road, rolling past dangling peaches as well as grapes hanging in little clumps on parallel rows of trellised vines. Up ahead, a wood-frame chunk of white rock bearing the vineyard’s name signals the entrance to the Plum Creek Winery, and we turn down a short pebbly road and spot a seven-and-a-half-foot metal fowl that’s been made from old farm equipment guarding the rustic tasting room.