Hello all,

It’s Abi from Bradt here - this time in California! Yes, it's been a busy travel month.

I'm here covering more sustainability assignments and, as ever, it has me thinking.

Many of the places I'm visiting are vineyards, so I've been delving into the Bradt archives to see what our authors have to say on the subject.

As you would expect, they haven't gone for the obvious. There is this guide on the world's best lesser-known vineyards. This one on the wine industry in Lebanon and this one on Uruguay. Perhaps most interesting of all is this one on how cheap French wine inspired literary genius.

And if it's books you're looking for, try Britain in a Bottle by Rupert Wheeler and Ted Bruning .

But if you're taking part in Stoptober - or never even started - Bradt and sustainability won't leave you high and dry.

I'd recommend taking a look at this article on Slow Food - and how it can play its part.

That's it for now. Wish me luck on the open road,

Cheers, Abi

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