Ira Szmuk Ira Szmuk is a Bordeaux-based expat who shares her love for the city in lostinbordeaux.com, a blog on all things to do in the city and the wider southwest of France. She is also a former policy analyst and accountant. St-Emilion: A wine lover’s guide 'St-Emilion is more than just a wine destination – it’s a pilgrimage for wine lovers...' Seaside and seafood: A Bordeaux insider’s guide While in Bordeaux, fans of fresh seafood should head for this Atlantic coastal resort...