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 the World Heritage-listed city of Matera in 2009, discovering the local Lucanian cuisine. 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 small-group Southern Italian food […]
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 […]
Rome Food Lovers’ Guide Wherever I travel I want to get inside the food, wine and culture, to discover what makes the place unique. The Eternal City is no different — my aim in Rome is to be off the beaten path while walking through the heart of one of the world’s most visited cities. […]
Best Bars in Rome No food and wine tour of Italy is complete without the daily aperitivo. From a spritz or sbagliato to a glass of natural Lazio wine or craft beer, Rome’s best bars make this ritual special. Join me for aperitivo at some of the best bars in Rome on my small-group Southern […]
Classic Roman Pasta Dishes Romans love their pasta and have a few favourite sauces that have become the classic Roman pasta dishes. Enjoy these classic Roman pasta dishes on my small-group Southern Italian food & wine tour starting in Rome! Despite the locals never considering themselves “southern”, Rome is far enough south that Roman pasta […]
Glen Innes – Celtic Capital of Australia Glen Innes, on the New England Northern Tablelands of NSW, was settled by Scots – and at over 1,000 metres I’m sure they felt right at home in this rugged, chilly landscape. Glen Innes is the Celtic Capital of Australia and home to the annual Australian Celtic Festival. […]
Best Markets in France I love exploring French markets. I always discover something new among the fresh produce and the best markets in France offer traditional baked goods, distinctive charcuterie and local cheeses too that give an insight into the regional cuisine. Love European food markets? Join me on a small-group food & wine tour […]
Paris for Food Lovers As Ella Fitzgerald sang: I love Paris in the springtime, I love Paris in the fall. Let’s face it, it’s a pretty easy city to love – and I find it grows on me a little more with each visit. Keen To Explore More Of Paris? Discover The Best Bistros, Wine […]
Quirky Shops in Paris: Self-Guided Tour Paris is a wonderful city to stroll around. It’s full of gardens, monuments and beautiful unique stores. I love the galleries, boutiques, perfumeries, bookshops, antiques, bric-a-brac and, most of all, the really quirky shops in Paris. Discover The Best Food Shops in Paris on the Place de la Madeleine! […]