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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]