COF Presents: An interview with controversial ‘bad boy’ Indie Filmmaker Leroy Nguyen

COF Presents: An interview with controversial Action Indie Filmmaker Leroy NguyenDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this interview are those of Leroy Nguyen’s and do not necessarily reflect the views of City on Fire and/or its partners.

The following is an interview with indie action filmmaker, Leroy Nguyen. He’s been around for awhile, but most of you probably never heard of him, so here’s a quick intro: Leroy Nguyen is the director, actor, writer, editor and action choreographer of Black Scar Blues, his multiple award-winning 2015 independent debut feature.

The reason I seeked out Leroy for an interview is simple: I’m a fan of his work. His films are noticeably different than the other “indie action filmmakers” in his class. If you’re looking to see a bunch of guys trying to fit as many kicks as they can in a single jump, look elsewhere. There’s definitely noteworthy action in his films (he’s the holder of “Best Action Sequence” at The Urban Action Showcase International), but what really makes this guy tick Continue reading

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‘John Wick’ director Chad Stahelski lends a hand to English-language remake of ‘Man From Nowhere’

"The Man from Nowhere" International Theatrical Poster

“The Man from Nowhere” International Theatrical Poster

After collecting dust for over 8 years, New Line’s U.S. remake of the 2010 Korean box office hit The Man From Nowhere is getting some leverage with the addition of Chad Stahelski (John Wick franchise), who has signed onto the remake as producer, along with his John WickJohn Wick: Chapter 2 and John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum ollaborator/writer, Derek Kolstad.

Deadline reports that Stahelski will produce with Jason Spitz through their 87Eleven Entertainment production banner. CJ E&M will also produce. Insiders say the execs are very high on the script that Kolstad just delivered and plan on meeting with directors for the job as Stahelski is not expected to direct.

In Lee Jeong-beom’s original film, Won Bin (Guns & Talks) played an ex-secret agent who raced against time to save his little girl neighbor Continue reading

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How to Win at Slots: The Complete Guide for Beginners

How to Win at Slots: The Complete Guide for Beginners

How to Win at Slots: The Complete Guide for Beginners

Slot machines can be as much as 85% of the casino industry’s revenue. People turn to slot machines because they’re so easy to play and they’re fun.

There’s a reason why they make so much money for casinos. It is very easy to just keep clicking the spin button when you play online slots. The next thing you know, you’re out $50 in 30 minutes.  There are ways to make money playing slots, even when the odds aren’t always with you.

Read on to find out how to win at slots and learn how these games really work.

Always Have a Budget

One of the best ways to lose money playing slot games is to not keep track of how much you spend on slot games. You should always have a set budget for slot games and stick with it.

How much should you spend on each bet? You should spend no more than 5% of your budget on a spin. If you have a $20 budget and you want to spend $3 on a quarter slot game, you should consider playing penny slots to make your budget last.

Understanding Basic Slot Terms

Slot games have two important factors that you need to know about.

The first is the RTP, which is return to player. The RTP is the percentage of money that’s given back to players in winnings. Typically, a game that has an RTP of 95% or above is good.

The second term is payline. This is how the symbols have to line up in order to win. Some games will only have a few paylines, while others will have dozens.

Choosing Online Casinos and Slot Games

Your biggest decision is to choose a way to play online slot games. There are a lot of online casinos that have a broad selection of games. These casinos will set themselves apart by incentives.

There are casinos and games that offer plenty of bonuses and match bets that you can use to extend your budget and get started playing with the casino’s money.

The Probability of Winning and Your Slot Strategy

Have you ever walked around a casino floor and played a slot machine because it hasn’t had a payout in a while? That’s one of the most common mistakes that gamblers will make.

They think that because a game is cold, it’s going to pay out eventually. That is known as a probability fallacy. What you need to realize is that probability never changes.

It’s like tossing a quarter 100 times and the first 15 are heads. You’d assume that the probability for the 16th coin toss to be tails would be 70%. The probability remains at 50-50 for the 16th coin toss and every single coin toss.

As you get started playing slot games, you’ll realize that your odds of winning won’t ever change. That little bit of extra knowledge will make you a much better gambler.

How Slot Machines Really Work

If there’s one thing that the casino industry understands, it’s how the human brain is wired. Think about it, the industry is worth billions and billions of dollars.

That didn’t happen because of luck or because of some storyline that parallels what you saw in a mafia movie. That happened because the casino industry continuously invests is research to understand its customers. The more they understand their customers, the better products and services they can provide, which results in more money.

Here’s a great example. You just learned about paylines on slot machines. It may seem that the more paylines there are, the more fun a slot game can be for players. It becomes challenging for players to figure out the odds.

What happens is that when a player loses, the machine goes quiet. That’s not fun for players. Now, when you hear “ding-ding-ding,” it’s a good sign that you won something.

That is a form of positive reinforcement that says you won something. That positive reinforcement makes you want to keep going, but you don’t really know how much you won.

You wound up spending $3 and only made $1.50 back. So, even though you won, you really lost.

What’s a Random Number Generator?

You do need to understand that while slot machines tilt the table towards the casino. That doesn’t mean that you’ll never win money. You just need to be aware of how it all works before you spend your money.

One important thing that you need to learn is that the most reputable slot games will operate only by using a random number generator. This is a computer chip inside slot games that will make calculations and deliver random numbers at all times, whether someone is playing a game or not.

Since the generator is constantly moving, it’s impossible for a casino to manipulate a game. What the casino will do is decide the probability of the game.

There are casino games that don’t use a random number generator. These are the ones that you need to avoid because the casino probably will influence the final result against you.

Always Play for Fun

Out of all of the slot machine tips listed here, this is the one that you need to remember. Slot machines and online games are meant to be forms of entertainment.

You need to be having fun playing. If you’re stressed out about your bankroll or if you’re not winning, take a break and don’t play.

Having fun is your priority, and making money playing slots is a bonus.

Learning How to Win at Slots

Slot machines are deceptively complicated machines. They’re based on psychology and statistics to make money for casinos. That doesn’t mean that you can’t have fun.

Once you learn how these games really work, you can learn how to win at slots. Learn the basics like RTP and paylines. Understand what probability is and how slot games utilize it.

Remember, always have fun playing slot games. That’s what they’re really all about.

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Know When to Fold ‘Em: When to Fold in Poker

Know When to Fold 'Em: When to Fold in Poker

Know When to Fold ‘Em: When to Fold in Poker

The chances of getting two aces or a pictured pair in your first hand is a mere 2.1 percent. If you hold out for that kind of deal, well, your poker game will never get started.

But you might do this out of confusion — particularly, you’re not sure when to fold in poker. So, you wait for a great hand, or you hold on for far too long. The pros know when to fold while gambling, and, now, it’s your turn to learn.

Here’s everything you need to know.

When to Fold in Poker

Winning is, of course, the best part about playing poker. But you won’t be able to rake in the chips after every round.

You will have unlucky deals, so learning when you should fold will help you decide to bow out. And, in doing so at the right moment, you’ll earn more in the long run — no need to up the ante when you have a terrible hand.

Now, let’s determine when you should fold while gambling.

1. No Signs of Improvement

If your hand hasn’t gotten better through a few rounds, and you’re running out of chances to build on it, it is probably time to bow out.

2. Lousy Hand and Impending Bet

Next, you should fold if you know you have a bad hand, and the time has come to bet to stay in the game. You’re better off folding now, rather than losing more money.

3. Calling a Big Bet Feels Questionable 

If someone at the table seems super confident — by calling a big bet, in most cases — you should bow out. Sure, they could be bluffing, but it’s not worth challenging it while holding a subpar hand yourself.

4. Things Are Getting Too Expensive

Finally, when the game gets too expensive to justify, there’s no shame in bowing out. That’s especially true if you have a subpar or even average hand.

Timing Is Everything

Once you decide it’s time to fold, you have to do so at the right moment. You can’t just drop your cards in the middle of another person’s turn.

Firstly, you should subtly look at your cards — a major strategy for blackjack, among other poker games. When you place them on the table to fold, make sure no one else can see them then, either. The dealer will not be pleased if you make your cards visible.

Wait for your turn to make any move like this. It can be tough to wait through everyone else’s calls, raises and folds. But only when the dealer gets to you should you fold your hand.

Online, of course, the rules are slightly different. You can fold as soon as you see your cards. But playing in person requires finesse with folding.

Fold and Improve Your Game

A well-timed fold is just one of the skills that successful poker players have to learn. With this trick in the pocket, though, your strategy will be better — and you’ll open yourself up to honing even more skills for your next game.

How do you know when to fold? Let us know in the comments section below.

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4 Factors to Consider When Choosing an RV

4 Factors to Consider When Choosing an RV

4 Factors to Consider When Choosing an RV

More than 10 million U.S. households own RVs. Even more people are interested in buying RVs, but many people are confused.

Choosing an RV that is going to work for you can be intimidating. There are some important things to think about before you put the money out.

Continue reading this article, and we will go over some of the different things to consider when buying a new recreational vehicle.

1. New or Used?

You might think it is always a good idea to buy new vs. used, but that isn’t always the case. Some people argue that if you buy used, the first owners will take the initial hit as far as the depreciation of the vehicle and working out any kinks.

On the other hand, people say that if you buy new that you know that no one else messed up the RV.

It’s a matter of what is most important to you when it comes to picking new and used options.

2. Price

Before you start shopping, you need to set a clear budget. There are a lot of RVs that are super expensive.

Make sure you have financing available if necessary. You can even get no credit check loans to help you fund your new purchase.

Your new vehicle should make you feel happy, so don’t overspend when you get it, or it might cause the other exact opposite effect.

3. Drive or Tow?

If you don’t have a truck that can tow a camper, you might opt to get a driveable RV. On the other hand, if you have a big truck, it might make sense for you to get a pull-behind RV that you can drop off and drive the truck around at your destination.

Driveable RVs are often more expensive than tow-behinds, so keep that in mind when you’re deciding what to purchase.

4. Sleeping Arrangements

A bigger RV doesn’t always mean it’s going to work best for your vacations with family. If you have a lot of people in your family, you need to make sure that you have places to sleep.

Bunkhouses are often the best bet if there are a lot of kids. There are even RVs that have a whole slide room that is a bunk space for extra sleeping.

Before you look at the description of how many the RV sleeps and take it at face value, you need to keep in mind that it might be a cramped arrangement.

Look at the space and look at the people that will be sleeping there and figure out if it is going to work well or not.

Choosing an RV That Works for You

Now you have some ideas about what you should look into when you’re choosing an RV. As you can see, depending on who you are, the right RV can be very different from the next person.

Use the above information to make your decision. If you need more help, continue through our blog for more.

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Ashfall | Blu-ray (MPI Home Video)

Ashfall | Blu-ray (MPI Home Video)

Ashfall | Blu-ray (MPI Home Video)

RELEASE DATE: October 6, 2020

On October 6, 2020, MPI Home Video will be releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Ashfall (aka Baekdu Mountain), a Korean action-thriller from writing/directing duo Lee Hae-Jun (My Dictator) and Kim Byung-Seo (Cold Eyes)

Ashfall (read our review) features an all-star cast that includes Lee Byung-Hun (I Saw the Devil, A Bittersweet Life), Ha Jung-Woo (Tunnel, The Chaser), Ma Dong-Seok (One on One, The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil), Jeon Hye-Jin (The Merciless, RV: Resurrected Victims) and Bae Suzy (Real).

Following a volcanic eruption along the China-North Korea border that leaves the entire Korean peninsula in shambles, seismologists warn that an even greater eruption is forthcoming – one that could devastate the entire region. Enlisting the help of Continue reading

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Golf holidays Direct Wales golf break sale

The country has discovered vegetables dissipated all over the place, from the Isle of Heavenly attendant in the north to Swansea in the southeast. With such a significant number of courses to look over, you can discover in any event one course that suits your golf end of the week break. Voyaging north of Ribs? You might need to call the Rehons on Ocean Golf Club, where you will play 18 holes and make a green organization as a duck and a goose. In case you’re searching for wonderful perspectives, ensure you don’t miss the course of the neighboring Old Colin Golf Club, which was established in 1907 and offers stunning perspectives on the Welsh Mountains just as the Irish Ocean. 

Furthermore, remember to visit the Bill Sound Golf Club on the English island for more fabulous perspectives, the North Grains Course with an astounding perspective on Snowdonia and the separation to the region’s lakes out yonder. Actually to book a golf break to wales you can just visit here.

Mainstream golf breaks

On the off chance that you are arranging an end of the week golf break in Mid Ribs, why not look at the Green at Blythe Ribs Golf Club, a focal area that is anything but difficult to get to and a mainstream course? With 18 holes and 66 reciprocals, the course may speak to the individuals who are an essayist for period structures. Clubhouse is a tall fifteenth century Welsh house. Furthermore, in case you’re keen on nature, you won’t have any desire to miss the end of the week golf break, which incorporates an outing to Ricegouch Golf and Laser Club, set in the open country and highlighting red kites and twists. 

Darwin depicted green as his “spirit’s top pick,” while the writer Patrick Dickinson, who expounded on the course in his book Round of Golf Courses, noticed “The Aberdeen period is consistently a daring and gay experience, whatever the breeze quarter.” 

Notable sites for golf courses

For another notable site, visit the Selg van Golf Club, which was established in 1905. The course covers nine holes and is section 68, which gloats of a beguiling area highlighting waterways, trees and lakes. And keeping in mind that you’re there, go to close by courses at Pontnewydd and Alice Springs. In the event that you need to make a trip to Southeast Ridges for your golf end of the week, you will have no deficiency of clubs to visit. Swansea Fairwood Park Golf Club offers an especially testing course. 

More and more facilities

It is perhaps the biggest preliminary on the Green Landmass and has facilitated the Welsh Proficient Golf Title just as the PGA occasion since its commencement in 1969. It is additionally the longest point in the district at 6,700 yards. Close by is the Klein Golf Club, which has a likeness 70 courses, established in 1920. Green neglects Carnage’s Siphon Bryan toward the west and Dark Mountains and Bracken Bacon toward the north. In the mean time, a little toward the east is the English Steel (Port Talbot) golf club, which has 32 of nine holes. 

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Seized | DVD (Lionsgate)

Seized | DVD (Lionsgate)

Seized | DVD (Lionsgate)

RELEASE DATE: October 13, 2020

On October 13, Lionsgate is releasing Seized (aka Rizk) on DVD, Digital, and On Demand. The film sees martial arts star Scott Adkins re-teaming with action director Isaac Florentine (Close RangeUndisputed 2: Last Man Standing).

Joining Adkins for the fun is Mario Van Peebles, who is perhaps best known for directing 1991’s New Jack City and starring in the 1996 cult action flick, Solo (read our review).

Hiding out with his son Taylor on the Mexican coast, Nero (Adkins) hopes to put his violent Special Forces career behind him. But after Nero’s home is attacked and Taylor is abducted, the mysterious Mzamo (Mario Van Peebles, Heartbreak Ridge) orders Nero to slaughter the members of three rival crime syndicates. If he fails, Taylor will die. With bullets flying and bodies Continue reading

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Warning from Space | Bu-ray (Arrow Video)

Warning from Space | Bu-ray (Arrow Video)

Warning from Space | Bu-ray (Arrow Video)

RELEASE DATE: October 13, 2020

On October 13, 2020, Arrow Video will be releasing Koji Shima’s 1956 classic, Warning From Space. The film is hailed as the first Japanese science fiction film to be made in colour. It’s known for its eye-popping special effects from the same team at Daiei Studios that would bring Gamera to life a decade later.

Read the official details below:

As Japan is rocked by mysterious sightings of UFOs over Tokyo and large one-eyed aliens attempting contact, scientists collaborate to investigate the unexpected rise in extraterrestrial activity. Unbeknownst to them, one of the aliens has already assumed human form and is about to deliver a very important message… that could be humanity’s Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Chocolate | Blu-ray | Only $7.99 – Expires soon!

"Chocolate" Blu-ray Cover

“Chocolate” Blu-ray Cover

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for 2008’s Chocolate, directed by Prachya Pinkaew (Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior).

The film is headlined by Thai martial arts star Yanin Vismitananda (Triple Threat, Europe Raiders, Hard Target 2 and Tom Yum Goong 2)

A young girl (Vismitananda) learns to fight from watching TV and the fighters from the boxing school next door. When she finds a list of debtors in her ailing mother s diary, she sets upon a violent quest to collect payment for medical expenses. Her quest is a dangerous one that ultimately leads her to her father, a gang member of the Continue reading

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Don’t Be Like the Rest of Them: 10 Creative First Date Ideas

Don't Be Like the Rest of Them: 10 Creative First Date Ideas

Don’t Be Like the Rest of Them: 10 Creative First Date Ideas

First dates can be very stressful since you have to think of what to wear and where to go. It’s even more taxing when you’re going with someone special. If you’ve found someone you like, you’ll want to impress them with a great date.

Finding new ideas to have fun is a valuable skill that everyone needs help with. Don’t worry, we’ve compiled a list of creative first date ideas to help excite your date. So keep on reading to find out more!

1. Go See Live Music 

Everyone loves music and you’re bound to find a local club near you with live bands. Both of you can bond over music taste over a band of your preferences. You can check in with your date to see what kind of music they like and surprise them with a fun and exciting night.

Some clubs even have a dance floor for you to show off your moves to your date. Not only do you get to eat and drink with each other, but there’s also great entertainment to be had.

2. Watch a Game Together

If you and your date are big fans of a certain sports team, watching an upcoming game together is great. The two of you will have plenty to talk about while cheering on your favorite teams.

This next great date idea will make you wonder: how much do Lakers tickets cost? Going to a live game yourselves is even better. Be sure to inquire and get tickets early to surprise your date!

Being able to bring your date along will guarantee to have sparks fly. Make sure the sparks aren’t just coming from the court!

3. Take a New Class 

You and your date can take an opportunity to learn something new together. Whether it’s a cooking class or something else, spending time to develop yourselves is amazing. If you’ve been wanting to start a new hobby or learn a new skill, you can take your date and have a go at it with them.

If both of you share the interest then this will develop how you communicate and work together. Plus, if you both enjoy it, the skill will definitely help both of you bond.

4. Visit the Arcade

Bring out your inner child and try visiting an arcade near you. If you both love the 80s and want to surf a wave of nostalgia, have fun! You can find something for everyone in there, even if you or your date aren’t good at video games.

You’ll also be able to see how well they work under pressure or if they have a more competitive side. There’s a lot of fun to be had at an arcade, especially as a first date.

5. Go to a Planetarium 

If outer space fascinates both of you, taking a trip to a planetarium isn’t a bad idea. You might get surprised by how much you’ll enjoy it.

The atmosphere in a planetarium is set to be beautiful and peaceful. Spending the evening closely gazing at the stars in a dark room can lead to a very romantic date. You can even expand your knowledge about the stars.

6. Watch a Movie Outdoors

A movie date will always be a reliable classic idea. But if you want to add a special twist to it, take the movie outdoors. There are plenty of outdoor movie venues you can visit to snuggle up with your date.

If none are available in your area, set up your own! The rooftop of your building or your backyard is a perfect place to start. You can prepare blankets and pillows next to a projector to watch a movie under the stars.

7. Share Your Favorite Spot

If you have a favorite spot in the city that you love to visit, why not take your date along? It doesn’t have to be a grand or fancy place. It can be somewhere you can watch the sunset together or your favorite café.

You and your date can visit and you can share the details on why you love the place. You can tell them stories about the spot and share intimate details.

8. Visit a Botanical Garden

A great place to explore if you and your date both love the outdoors is a botanical garden. You can wander through the trees and well-kept gardens and get to know each other. You can both enjoy the beautiful scenery and enjoy each other’s company.

If they allow food on the premises, you could even set up a lovely picnic to go with it. A great place to go when you want to talk and learn more about who you’re on a date with.

9. Go to an Art Gallery

You don’t have to be a huge art buff to enjoy a good art gallery. It’s a nice quiet place for you and your date to make great conversation and enjoy the artworks displayed. Whether you like classical art or newer modern art, finding a gallery is no problem.

You could also take them to photo exhibits or even a museum to emulate the same feeling. Regardless, any kind of display gallery is a great place to enculture yourself. The best part is, you get to learn all about your date and have fun in the process.

10. Have a Beach Day

If you happen to live near a big body of water like an ocean or a lake, you could take your date to a nice beach date. A day in the sand and having fun in the water can be a great first date. And after, when the day comes to an end you could take a romantic stroll along the beach as the sunsets.

Make Your First Date Memorable!

Deciding where to take the first date comes down to what both of you enjoy. If you know what you’re looking for, it’s easier to come up with something more unique and exciting. We hope that we were able to give you plenty of first date ideas.

Why stop with these date ideas? If you enjoyed this article and found it helpful, we invite you to go over more of our relationship and lifestyle guides for more great ideas.

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Jackie Chan to return to the ‘Police Story’ franchise in 2022

"Bleeding Steel" Teaser Poster

“Bleeding Steel” Teaser Poster

Legendary martial arts icon Jackie Chan (The Foreigner) will return for a new Police Story movie, with the preliminary title, Police Story 2022 (aka Police Story 6). For the upcoming film, Jackie is teaming up with his Bleeding Steel director, Leo Zhang (Chrysanthemum to the Beast).

Police Story remains arguably the most popular series of films that Jackie has ever done, with the 1985 original solidifying Jackie’s status as an international action icon. Jackie would return to the series intermittently over the years – with Police Story 2, Police Story 3: Supercop, Police Story 4: First Strike – adding bigger and more dangerous stunts with most additional entry.

There’s currently no word if Police Story 2022 will take place in the “universe” of Continue reading

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Leg Fighters, The | aka Invincible Kung Fu Legs (1980) Review

The Leg Fighters | Blu-ray (VCI Entertainment)

The Leg Fighters | Blu-ray (VCI Entertainment)

AKA: Invincible Kung Fu Legs
Director: Lee Tso Nam
Cast: Ha Kwong-Li, Dorian Tan Tao-Liang, Peng Kang, Wang Yao, Lui Wan-Biu, Chin Lung
Running Time: 95 min.

By Paul Bramhall

After 1978 gave us The Zodiac Fighters and 1979 delivered Five Superfighters, in 1980 it was the turn of The Leg Fighters to kick off the new decade. A Taiwanese indie, at the helm was journeyman director Lee Tso Nam, a name synonymous with Taiwan’s indie scene. In the previous decade Tso Nam’s name was behind many of the kung fu flicks that had come out of Taiwan – The Hot, The Cool and The Vicious, Fatal Needles Vs. Fatal Fists, Phantom Kung Fu, and Shaolin Invincible Sticks to name just a few of them. Tso Nam was rarely out of work, and comes with a filmography which seems to indicate he said yes to anything he was offered, with the 70’s also gifting us with such Bruceploitation fare as Exit the Dragon, Enter the Tiger, Fist of Fury Part II, and Edge of Fury, all starring Bruce Li. In 1980 alone The Leg Fighters was 1 of 5 movies he’d direct, with Continue reading

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For the Love of Wine: 4 of the Best Destinations for a Wine Vacation

For the Love of Wine: 4 of the Best Destinations for a Wine Vacation

For the Love of Wine: 4 of the Best Destinations for a Wine Vacation

Can drinking wine help you live longer? Yes!

Studies show that drinking wine in moderation can reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease or having a heart attack. Wine also can boost your good cholesterol levels, while preventing bad cholesterols from damaging your arteries.

Of course, one of the best things about wine is the experience of drinking it. Drinking wine can be stimulating, educational, and romantic, all at the same time!

As a wine aficionado, you owe it to yourself to take a wine vacation. To help you pick the best spots to travel to, we’ve created a guide with 4 of the best wine destinations.

So take a peek! By the time you’re done reading this article, you’ll know about the hottest wine excursions worldwide.

1. Douro Valley in Portugal

At the top of our wine vacation list, we have Douro Valley in Portugal. Here you’ll be able to enjoy one of Europes oldest wine regions. There’s so much to do in Douro Valley that you’ll want to plan at least 3 days for your visit.

On day 1 we recommend swinging by the Casa de Mateus, a Baroque styled palace with stunning gardens. Next, live the life of luxury by checking into 1 of the 5 stars, full-service resorts the area has to offer. Full-service resorts in Douro valley offer activities like yoga, or guided forest hikes.

On day 2, it’s time to dive into the wine side of things with a delicious wine tour and tasting. The Douro uses most of its grapes for port wines, however, the Douro Boys are helping change that.

Comprised of 5 winemakers, the Douro Boys are famous for advancing the region’s white and red wine production. Let the afternoon slip into the evening as you lounge at one of their 2 wineries.

Whenever you see the word “Quinta” on a map, you can bet there’s a wine tasting opportunity available. Quinta is Portuguese for “a country estate in a wine-growing estate in Portugal”. Both Quinta do Crasto and Quinta do Vallado are wonderful wineries in the Douro that you have to try.

Finally, on day 3, it’s time to get out on the open waters. Hopping aboard an old wooden boat called a Pipadouro, you can travel down the river. Docking in PInhao, you’ll be able to taste wines from a Symington family vineyard called Quinta Bomfim.

2. Moldova in Eastern Europe

Moldova is the only country that celebrates a national wine day! The wineries in Moldova are spread out, so taking a wine tour is the easiest way to see the best spots.

For starters, you have to check out Chateau Vartely in the town of Orhei. Almost an hour north of Chisinau, Chateau Vartely has a traditional vineyard feel. On the wine tour, you’ll find that all of their facilities are modern, while their tasting rooms and restaurants sport a more traditional vibe.

To fully immerse yourself in the experience, we recommend staying at 1 of the onsite vacation homes. There’s a total of 4 on-site vacation homes to rent and each one represents a different wine region in Moldova.

After a day of exploring and activities, you’ll be happy to have somewhere to rest for what the next day will bring. If you aren’t familiar with the winemaking process, you’ll find the Chateau Vartely facility tour to be very informational. During the tour, you’ll also get to sample some of the best tasting wines in the entire country!

Leaving Chateau Vartely, Cricova should be the next stop on your Moldovan vacation. At Cricova you’ll be able to indulge in their famous sparkling wine.

Along with sparkling wines, you can also try wines made using a special method called “method campenoise”. Wines made using the special production method taste essentially like champagne, even though they technically aren’t.

Finally, you can conclude your Moldovan vacation by hopping over to Milestii Mici. Once in Milestii Mici, you’ll have access to 1 of the world’s largest wine collections.

How many bottles of wine do these famous cellars house? They house 1.5 million bottles of wine, and they add new vintage bottles each year!

3. Valle De Guadalupe Mexico

Another wine location worthy of at least a 3-day stay in the Valle de Guadalupe in Mexico. The area features over 75 different wineries, along with world-class dining opportunities.

Combining a wine vacation with a road trip, you can start excursion by traveling along the coast of Baja beach in California. There’s a scenic toll road along the coast that starts south of the San Ysidro border at Tijuana.

As you drive along the Baja coastline, you can stay the night at the Rosarito beaches since they’re on the way towards Valle de Guadalupe. Resist the urge to stop anywhere to eat, since once you arrive to Valle Guadalupe you’ll have the best foods available to you!

We’re talking artisan cheesemakers, authentic olive oil makers, and meals that come straight from the farm to your plate. Since the region is right by the Pacific Ocean, they also have a ton of prime seafood selections. As you indulge in a 4-course meal, you’ll be able to enjoy special wine pairings.

4. Swan Valley in Australia

Get ready to explore the outback, as you take a trip to Swan Valley in Australia. Swan Valley sits just north of Perth and it’s one of Australia’s best wine regions! Here are a few things you can do in Swan Valley:

  • Wine tours
  • Bells Rapid Walk Trail
  • Spas and wellness centers

Spend a day touring wineries, and sampling a wide variety of delicious grapes. While you’re there, make sure you try their fortified wines.

The fortified wines are made with extra ripe grapes and brandy. The result is an incredibly tasty and potent glass of wine!

Start Planning Your Wine Vacation

Can’t decide what location is right for your wine vacation? Instead of choosing 1 place to visit, try exploring them all!

By taking 3 separate wine excursions, you’ll become a true wine connoisseur. Sip, sip, hooray! For more articles like this one, check out the rest of this site. teen pornstars

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Showdown at the Cotton Mill (1978) Review

"Showdown at the Cotton Mill" DVD Cover

“Showdown at the Cotton Mill” DVD Cover

Director: Wu Ma
Cast: Chi Kuan Chun, Dorian Tan Tao Liang, Tong Siu Man, Lee Keung, Fai Wan, Cheung Paang, Chang Chi Ping, Chan Sam Lam, Cheng Sai Gang, Hoh Gong
Running Time: 84 min.

By Ian Whittle

Originally planned as a Chang Cheh production, part of his Chang’s Film Co productions for Shaws, this ended up becoming orphaned when the company collapsed. It’s the third version of the story of Shaolin hero Hu Huei-Chien to be produced by Chang and to star Chi Kuan-Chun, but at least here he is the star, rather than being ignored in favour of Fu Sheng. And since he’s directed by Wu Ma rather than Chang Cheh, Chi is rather better at acting here, as Chang would often direct him by saying “Expression 5!” (that’s Chi’s excuse anyway!)

The film gets off to a dynamic start, with Hu avenging his father’s murder, and beating the life out of Shan Mao (an actor who sadly was dead from a real life fight by the time of the film’s release). The choreography is very effective, retaining the styles Continue reading

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