Venice in Context Venice holds a place in the heart of Italophiles the world over. Yet few of its millions of visitors take time to appreciate Venice in context. To really understand it, you need to see Venice within the context of the Veneto region and its neighbouring provinces of Padua, Treviso, Vicenza, Verona and […]
Verona Province Home to one of Italy’s most iconic red wines – Valpolicella – and one of its most popular whites – Soave, the province of Verona in Veneto borders Lake Garda (and Lombardy) in the west and German-influenced Trentino-Alto Adige in the northeast. Join me on a small-group food & wine tour to Veneto […]
London For Food Lovers Samuel Johnson famously said: “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life, for there is in London all that life can afford.” Join me on a Food & Wine Adventure soon! I suspect he’s right. But what if you don’t have a lifetime to devote to London? […]
Glasgow For Food Lovers The name Glasgow comes from Gaelic for ‘dear green place’. Perhaps not the first thing that comes to mind when we talk of a city famous for its locomotive and shipbuilding industries, and which still seems perversely proud of its somewhat gritty, working-class reputation. Join me on a Food & Wine […]
Special Places To Stay In The British Isles For a cluster of relatively small islands, Great Britain and Ireland offer a lot to discover. The perfect size for a driving holiday – whether a long weekend in just one area or a few weeks taking in as much as possible – they also have some […]
Scottish Highlands – North Coast 500 I’m always surprised when people say they’ve “seen Scotland” after visiting Glasgow or Edinburgh. When just a few hours’ drive north is some of the world’s most spectacular scenery. Join me on a Food & Wine Adventure of a lifetime! The Scottish Highlands are full of beautiful bays, craggy […]
Ireland’s Ancient East Ireland holds a fascination for almost everyone. Its history ranges from megalithic tombs, Vikings and Normans, through heart-tugging tales of famine and emigration, to more modern day troubles. The eastern counties, from the Northern Ireland border to County Cork, is dubbed Ireland’s Ancient East. It’s the perfect way to get a taste […]
Southern Ireland (Kerry & Cork) County Kerry and County Cork in southern Ireland are often called the most beautiful parts of a country famous for magnificent scenery. There’s great produce too, from delicious raw milk cheese to great fruit and veg and special craft beers. Discover More of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way The highlight of […]
Cliff Coast Ireland (County Clare) The Wild Atlantic Way is a 2,500km driving route along half of Ireland’s coastline; it’s far too much to tackle in one go, so is divided into more manageable sections like the southwest Cliff Coast Ireland. Discover More of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way Sure, you’ll see the famous Cliffs of […]
Best Breakfasts in Scotland My favourite meal in Scotland is undoubtedly breakfast. Although I’ve had some fine lunches and dinners in my ancestral homeland, what always stands out for me is the quality (and often quantity) of Scottish breakfasts. Discover More Of The Best Eats in Scotland, Wales & England Perhaps because of the cold […]
