A pilgrimage to the home of Picpoul de Pinet
It’s been a fair few years since I discovered Picpoul de Pinet, so when planning a wine tasting trip to the South of France it seemed only right to include a trip to the tiny […]
Why I was wowed by Washington DC
As with so many American cities, I’d seen Washington DC on TV and film so many times that I almost thought I knew it. But the reality far exceeded my expectations and it now ranks […]
Tales from Thimphu: welcome to Bhutan
Our first taste of Bhutan was in Thimphu, perhaps deliberately planned that way by our tour company, as the capital has the most sights to see and is the most developed in terms of tourism. […]
An unforgettable day in the Provence vineyards
I’m not sure when I discovered pale pink Provence rose. It might not be a very long term relationship, but it’s definitely a committed one. So my trip to Avignon had to include a tasting […]
Visiting Valparaiso: Chile’s most colourful city
The most obvious colour to talk about in Valparaiso is in the countless murals painted on doors and walls all over the city which come in many shapes and sizes and really are quite fabulous. […]
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A pilgrimage to the home of Picpoul de Pinet
It’s been a fair few years since I discovered Picpoul de Pinet, so when planning a wine tasting trip to the South of France it seemed only right to include a trip to the tiny […]
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My 12 trips of 2019
So another year has flown by and here we are in the next decade. Seems a good time to reflect on my travels in 2019 and as mentioned in previous posts the idea of the […]
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Ravenna’s magical mosaics
Ravenna is one of those places that you can’t believe isn’t more famous. True it’s one of many art towns in Italy’s Emilia Romagna region, but has something quite different to offer. Its churches contain […]
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Modena: adventures in fabulous food
A trip to Italy’s Emilia Romagna region isn’t complete without a visit to Modena, home of balsamic vinegar and a whole lot more besides. My recommended recipe for success is to book a food tour. […]
