13. Sometimes the best way to experience Healdsburg is to slow down, wander, and follow your tastebuds. In this episode, Jill and colleague Jen sneak in a wine country getaway into a work trip - exploring downtown Healdsburg, the rolling Dry Creek Valley, and a few unexpected local gems along the way.

From a bucket-list dinner at three-Michelin-star SingleThread to honey tastings at La Ruche, olive oil flights at Trattore Farms, and spontaneous sips of bubbly Barbera at Portalupi Wine, this trip is Healdsburg at its best: luxurious yet approachable, full of flavor, and endlessly surprising.

Travel & Experience Highlights:

• SingleThread - Three-Michelin-star dining rooted in farm-driven excellence.
• Hotel Trio Healdsburg - A well-located Marriott property with shuttle service and breakfast included.
• Black Oak Coffee Roasters - Award-winning craft coffee with sustainability at its core.
• La Ruche - Honey tastings, mead flights, and global varietals.
• Portalupi Wine - Italian heritage wines with playful energy.
• Regiis Ova - Sustainably sourced caviar from Chef Thomas Keller’s trusted farms.
• Dry Creek General Store - Historic deli + picnic stop since 1881.
• Dutcher Crossing Winery - Estate wines and heartfelt hospitality.
• Trattore Farms - Estate olive oils and vinegar pressed on-site.
• Williamson Wines: Bill’s Cellar - Casual, community-driven wine experiences.
• Montage Healdsburg - Elevated resort dining with vineyard views.

For more stories with Winemaker Bill Williamson, check out Episode 9 of True Travel Talk, “France: Loire Valley - A Road Trip with a Winemaker.”

About Our Guest: Jen Floyd is a longtime friend and colleague, and is a curious explorer who turns every adventure - from wineries to honey tastings - into a story worth savoring.

About the Show: True Travel Talk takes you around the world with real stories, honest tips, and inspired itineraries — from family adventures to faraway escapes, always grounded in connection and curiosity.

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Executive Producer & Host: Jill Bohaboy Produced by: Collective Change Communications — Kelly Sakalas & Jeni Keeler

12.2 In Part Two, Jill and Deanna continue their conversation, reflecting on a festive trip through Germany’s Christmas Markets with lessons learned, favorite moments, and practical tips.

From Augsburg and Ulm to Würzburg and Frankfurt, this two-part conversation focuses on the feel of winter travel: navigating cold weather, moving at a multigenerational pace, and leaning into the magic (and mishaps) that come with traveling together.

Travel & Experience Highlights:

• Augsburg WeinNachtMart
• Ulm Christmas Market & Medieval Market (Neu-Ulm)
• Würzburg Christmas Market
• Frankfurt Christmas Markets & City Beach Market
• Feller Distillery (Black Forest)
• White sausage breakfast in Ulm
• Winter train travel through Germany

Hotels & Restaurants Mentioned:

• Hotel um Rathaus (Ulm)
• Dreikannen (Ulm)
• Posthorn (Ulm)
• Feller Distillery
• Wirsthaus zur Brezel (Ulm)
• AC Hotel Würzburg
• Pino Pizza (Würzburg)
• Bürgerspital Winery (Würzburg)
• Alte Mainmühle (Würzburg)
• Frankfurt Marriott Hotel

About Our Guest: Deanna Vogelsong is a longtime friend of Jill and a seasoned traveler who brings warmth, humor, and curiosity to every trip. Follow Deanna here:

• Insta: @kingbirdsings
• TikTok: @sweetTakes

About the Show: True Travel Talk takes you around the world with real stories, honest tips, and inspired itineraries — from family adventures to faraway escapes, always grounded in connection and curiosity.

Follow along on Instagram: @truetravelcrew & TikTok: @truetravelcrew

Executive Producer & Host: Jill Bohaboy Produced by: Collective Change Communications — Kelly Sakalas & Jeni Keeler