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If you’re looking for wine education that’s easy to understand, travel ideas that spark exploration, and a lifestyle that balances enjoyment with feeling your best, you’re in the right place. Here, I share what I’m learning, where I’m going, and what’s helping me live with more intention. You’ll also find practical wine tips and honest travel guides shaped by a love of culture, food, and connection.

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Hi, I’m Michelle!

I do my best to live a healthy, intentional life that makes space for things I love, like wine, travel, and connection. Each invites us to slow down and see the world with a fresh perspective. Travel, especially, opens something in us and connects us to a world larger than ourselves. Through Many Escapes, I share ideas that inspire ease, exploration, and a life beautifully in tune with how you want to move through the world.

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Wines Worth Exploring: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

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Wines Worth Exploring: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

Two wines share the name Montepulciano, but they are completely different. Here’s what to know about the wine made from the Montepulciano grape.

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Where to Stay on Puglia’s Western Coast: Tenuta Negroamaro

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Where to Stay on Puglia’s Western Coast: Tenuta Negroamaro

Eight rooms, farm-to-table cuisine, and one of the prettiest hotels you'll find in southern Puglia. Tenuta Negroamaro is a quiet retreat near Gallipoli and the perfect base for exploring the Salento coast.

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Where to Stay on Puglia’s Western Coast: Tenuta Negroamaro
Where to Stay on Puglia’s Western Coast: Tenuta Negroamaro
Where to Eat in Lecce
Where to Eat in Lecce
Wines Worth Exploring: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Wines Worth Exploring: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
 

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Even on a grey day, Alberobello is worth the trip. There's something about wandering street after street of ancient trulli that's just truly magical. We stopped by @oliointini, a local olive oil and wine producer, and ended up getting a full history
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