Top Wine Regions in Veneto The Veneto is Italy’s most prolific wine-producing region – hardly surprising given it’s home to the popular sparkling wines of Prosecco and whites of Soave plus the iconic reds of Valpolicella. Join my small-group food & wine tour to Veneto & Venice to taste these wines and more There are […]
Classic Risottos of Venice & Veneto No one does risotto like the Venetians – and a few favourites are the classic risottos of Venice & Veneto. Eat The World’s Best Risottos On My Small-Group Food & Wine Tour Of Venice & Veneto vVenetians combine their local vialone nano rice with whatever seasonal produce is at […]
Scotland’s East Coast & Speyside Scotland’s gentler east coast draws fewer visitors than the dramatic sea lochs and Highland mountains of the west coast — and in some ways that’s part of its appeal. Discover the best East Coast & Speyside eats & drinks on my Small-Group Scottish ‘Seafood & Spirits’ Tour! Open clifftop views, […]
Perthshire: Gateway to the Highlands Just an hour north of Edinburgh, Perthshire straddles Scotland’s Highland Line — the geological faultline that has divided the country for millennia. Discover More of the best eats in the Scottish Highlands on my Small-Group Seafood & Spirits Tour! It separates the mountainous, traditionally Gaelic-speaking north and west from the […]
Argyll: West Coast Seafood Argyll is home to Scotland’s best West Coast seafood – from Loch Linhe langoustines and oysters farmed in the cold water of Loch Creran, to the queen scallops and Atlantic mackerel of Loch Fyne and the crabs and monkfish caught off Oban. Enjoy the best seafood in Scotland on my Scottish […]
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, Belluno […]
Valpolicella & Soave Country The province of Verona in Veneto borders Lake Garda (and Lombardy) in the west and German-influenced Trentino-Alto Adige in the northeast. It’s home to one of Italy’s most iconic red wines – Valpolicella – and one of its most popular whites – Soave. Join me on a small-group food & wine […]
Scottish Highlands (NC500) 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. Discover The Best Food, Drink & Scenery in the Highlands on my Scottish ‘Seafood & Spirits’ Tour! The Scottish Highlands are full of […]
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 […]