Welcome to Virtuoso, The Journal, a biweekly newsletter packed with travel inspiration, tips, and insight from Virtuoso’s editorial team.
Did you know Armenians have been producing wine for more than 6,000 years? On a recent trip, writer Larry Bleiberg visited vineyards, hiked to UNESCO-listed monasteries, and tried endless samples of pastries and cheese. His account has us craving a trip to this small but culturally rich nation – read the story below, along with our list of travel accessories we love and a few memorable restaurants in Los Cabos.
Beth Moses, Virgin Galactic’s chief astronaut instructor, shares what she’s been loving lately.
Listening: I’m perpetually listening to Snow Patrol.
Dreaming of: I’ve always wanted to take a sacred swim at the exact GPS coordinates of 0.00 0.00, off Africa’s west coast. That’s my first dream trip. My second would be to go to every Snow Patrol concert.
Our latest Netflix obsession, The Lying Life of Adults, is an excellent escape to author Elena Ferrante’s Italy. There are just two years left to dine at Copenhagen’s Noma – ask your travel advisor to help you snag a reservation at one of the world’s best restaurants. Take a moment for some starling murmuration appreciation with a scroll through this photo essay. These custom vases are a beautiful way to display the seashells you gathered on vacation at the beach, and this restaurant database is an essential tool for your souvenir matchbook collection.
