Morocco is a wondrous place. People, sites, history, sounds and culture create a feast for senses and soul. Friends and I spent about 10 days anchored in Marrakech. We went to the desert via the Atlas Mountains for a three night adventure. And then a day trip to Essaouira on the coast. Our itinerary is here. Resources are here. Friends to follow are here.

Motivated by airline status, I put together a quick trip to Copenhagen from New York. Here is my itinerary, recommendations and approach to putting it all together.

As the token “wine friend”, I’m often asked for advice - sent frantic photos of wine lists at restaurants, consulted on a special bottle to gift, or perhaps most frequently, asked “what should I bring to a party?”. And my answer is always the same, gruner veltliner.