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 […]
Best Country Pubs in NSW Pubs are a great part of Australian culture, egalitarian spaces where tradies and CEOs drink side-by-side and everyone feels at home. And this is especially true outside the cities in the best country pubs in NSW. Join my truffle hunting food & wine weekend staying at Matt Moran’s Rockley Pub! […]
Amalfi For Food Lovers Amalfi is my favourite place in southern Italy. Not just the pretty town itself, but the villages around it like Scala, Ravello and Tramonti high above the coast. The scenery is spectacular and the food and wine delicious. But what really makes the Amalfi Coast special is the people. Visit Amalfi […]
Matera For Food Lovers I spent a week roving all over this World Heritage-listed city in 2009, discovering the local Lucanian cuisine on my personal Matera food tour. Matera was still off the tourist trail back then, though it’s been doubling as Jerusalem in films since the early ‘60s. Explore Matera with me on a […]
Basilicata For Food Lovers When I first visited southern Italy as a backpacker in the ‘80s, I stayed in small towns along the coast. Places with few tourists, just locals going about their daily lives. I still love to experience Italy this way. Explore Basilicata with me on a small-group Southern Italian food & wine […]
