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Struggling to choose the right bottle of wine without spending a fortune? In this episode, Certified Sommelier John shares expert wine buying tips to help you shop smart—whether you're browsing the aisles of Trader Joe’s, Costco, or your favorite wine shop.

We break down exactly how to choose a great bottle of wine on a budget by decoding wine labels, understanding regions, and knowing what really matters when it comes to:

• Wine regions and origin (Italy, France, Spain, and the U.S.)
• Price vs. quality: what you're really paying for
• Grape varietals and wine styles to look for
• How vintage impacts the wine (and your wallet)
• Label-reading tips to avoid common traps
• Best-value wine picks from Trader Joe’s and Costco
  
  

Whether you're a wine newbie or an experienced enthusiast, you’ll walk away with practical sommelier-approved tips for buying wine confidently and affordably.

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We’re digging into the infamous 2013 Carnival Triumph disaster, also known as the “Poop Cruise”.

We dive into the chain of events that led to the catastrophic engine fire, the subsequent power and plumbing failures, and how 4,200 passengers were left stranded in unsanitary and dire conditions for five days.

This (disturbing) tale includes firsthand accounts from crew members, interviews, and reflections on the shocking response from Carnival with look at the legal and financial aftermath for the affected everyone involved.

We also touch on Meghan Markle’s new As Ever Rosé, and the new No Tax on Tips bill that just passed and how that affects employees who heavily rely on tips.

SOURCES: The key source for this episode is the Netflix Documentary, “Trainwreck: Poop Cruise”.

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This week we're so excited to be chatting with Sunduri Malcolm and diving into her truly inspiring journey, from her birth in New York to adventuring through countless states and countries in between, to her current home in Germany.

Sundari shares her background growing up in Harlem, and this exciting conversation dives into her travels, solo trips, her time living in a tiny home, in a bus traveling across the U.S., and her multiple moves along the way.

She offers such valuable insights into embracing new cultures, the importance of staying open to new experiences, and the profound lessons she's learned through her travels and work as a Death Doula.

This episode is full of inspiration for those considering solo travel, or looking for ways to enrich their lives through new adventures.

Connect with Sundari:

• https://ahealingdoula.com/
• Discover her book: Grief Gems
• https://www.instagram.com/sundaribliss/

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