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Plastic Cap Charity

Friday, October 28th, 2011

Several months ago, I was informed that we were to stop recycling plastic bottle caps of all kinds in our household because my mother-in-law was collecting them to give to a charity to help a sick boy. Immediately, I was skeptical and full of questions. I feel unsettled when I hear of a scheme like [...]

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Bodega Lopez de Heredia: Charity Concert to Support Pedro López de Heredia

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011

Many moons ago, we did a comprehensive regional report on Rioja. This was our very first experience driving into the Ibérico Sierras (system of mountain chains and massifs located in the central regions of Iberia) under a blanket of fog and blooming cherry trees, through windy roads and exposed vines. It was nothing short of […] Continue Reading →

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Charity Should go Well Beyond the Wallet: Summary of the World Wine Tour 2010 in Iberia

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010

Many months ago, Wink Lorch of the Wine Travel Guides, contacted us with a request: could we help two passionate wine lovers collect Iberian wines to be auctioned in Hong Kong, in order for the proceeds to go to a charity working to help underprivileged children in Laos? Normally, I would scream “yes” without blinking […] Continue Reading →

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