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    ProWein 2019 Düsseldorf: Photos & Impressions

    This year’s ProWein fair put an exclamation point on 25 successful years of trade fair history at Messe Düsseldorf. Starting with a ceremonial ribbon cutting by German Minister for Agriculture Julia Klöckner, the three-day show (17–19 March) further solidified its position as the world’s leading trade fair of its kind.

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    My Schedule of Interesting Events at ProWein 2019 in Düsseldorf

    With ProWein 2019 Düsseldorf being less than a week away, I thought it is time to look through the database of over 500 events and stand activities that will take place at the fair. These are the events (held in English) that I’m interested in as a wine enthusiast. Hopefully I’ll get to attend some of them.

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    Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines at ProWein 2019 Düsseldorf

    This year’s ProWein in Düsseldorf (17-19 March 2019) will be the 25th edition, a real anniversary! Just like in 2018, I decided to identify which wine makers from Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2018 will be present at this year’s event.

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    Promoting Tourism: All Country Tourism Board Websites in the World

    Ever wondered how tourism is promoted by different countries and destinations in the world? Here you will find a curated list of official (and some unofficial) country Tourism Board websites, Ministry of Tourism websites, as well as direct links to their Instagram, Facebook and Twitter pages.

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    Warm Sunday at Möhnesee (Möhne Lake)

    Last Sunday we decided to check out Möhnesee again. Previously I visited the Moehne Reservoir during Winter (January of 2017), but this time we drove to the middle part of the lake (Körbecke).

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    When Google Search Snippets go Terribly Wrong

    A few days ago I was attending a first aid class (for my new driver’s license), when the teacher asked us to Google for common signs of a stroke and what to do when someone is having one. So I went on my phone and did a logical search for: what to do during a stroke.

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    ProWein 2018 Düsseldorf: Photos & Impressions

    18 to 20 March saw the international wine and spirit industries get together at ProWein in Düsseldorf. Over 6,870 exhibitors from 64 countries provided a unique global overview of the current wine and spirits ranges. Over 60,000 trade visitors made use of this platform to place orders and gather information.

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    How Wine is Promoted by Different Countries and Regions

    With ProWein 2018 Düsseldorf less than 6 weeks away, I decided to take a look at the websites for some of the most popular wine producing regions in the world. This is a list of associations and marketing agencies that are responsible for promoting wine all around the world.

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    Tuscany in Winter: Cappella della Madonna di Vitaleta

    The Chapel of Our Lady of Vitaleta is a small sacred building is located on a hilltop in the village Vitaleta on the road that connects San Quirico d’Orcia to Pienza. It is one of the most iconic photo locations in Tuscany.

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    Tuscany in Winter: Montefollonico

    Montefollonico sits across the valley from another hilltop town: Montepulciano. It is relatively unchanged because it is off the tourist path and it still looks the way it did in the 13th century.

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    Tuscany in Winter: San Quirico d’Orcia

    This year we tried to visit small Tuscan towns that we haven’t been to before. So without much to do on 24th of December, the choice fell on San Quirico d’Orcia. It’s the closest town to the famous Cappella di Vitaleta, one of the most photographed locations in Tuscany.

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