When researching things to do in Normandy it can get a little overwhelming at times. This French region is not only steeped in medieval history but is also synonymous with the D-day landings, so in terms of history alone it is a region that punches well above its weight. Furthermore, the list of lovely towns, cities, and unique places to visit in Normandy includes...
Delving into the world of traditional food in Lisbon when you don’t speak the lingo is, in my view, one of the joys of being in Portugal’s capital city. This is because the food scene in Portugal is incredible. Even ordering blind and just pointing to the first thing on the menu will probably yield something hearty, refined and delicious. However, it...
Last year I visited Lisbon in December. I was looking for a European city break with decent weather for that time of year. I was blown away by the Portuguese capital, and I totally understand why it is so popular. While I was there though, the vast majority of the voices I heard on the streets were not Portuguese, yet I was in visiting Lisbon in winter. I had the...
Is Fatima Portugal worth visiting? Well, for many Catholics the answer will be a resounding yes, but for those who are neither religious nor particularly spiritual, there are more aspects to consider, especially as there’s already so much to see and do in the rest of Portugal. The thing is, visiting Fatima requires a bit of effort, as it’s around an hour...
You’re considering taking a ferry to Spain from UK, and you want information about what routes to take, who operates the ferries and what there is to do in and around each destination? Well, I must be psychic, cos welcome to our guide to the ultimate in European slow travel – a ferry from England to Spain! These super long and contemplative journeys...
Despite their reputation as the poor man of transportation, buses and coaches connect us all to more places, cheaply and in a way that is better for the planet. But booking buses and coaches while abroad isn’t the easiest thing to do, and when relying on public transport there’s nothing quite like local knowledge to weave effortlessly between train and...
Firstly, yes, Lake Garda is definitely worth visiting! It is bloody beautiful and has a wonderful vibe that I believe every human on the planet could appreciate. Furthermore, there are some very cool things to do in Lake Garda which will appeal to all sorts of traveller. Foodies can take a pasta cooking class in Lazise or visit a Bardolino winery and the Valpolicella...
By now, hopefully you’ve seen our posts about Grüner Veltliner and Riesling, so I thought it was time to now dive into red wine for beginners, and the silverback of all wines, yes, it can only be Cabernet Sauvignon! To be honest, it’s not the best wine to introduce wine newbies to, because it has some pretty intense flavours and tannins (tannin can make...
‘What is Riesling wine’, I hear you google… well, as part of our ongoing series of beginner wine guides we’re covering the sometimes misunderstood, yet wonderfully diverse Riesling. Riesling is one of my favourite wines because it is so expressive, it therefore opened up the world of wine to me, enabling me to pick out some of its key...
Travelling by ferry and driving in Europe should be pretty simple and straight forward, right? Well, if you’re organised then yes, it is, but if you don’t make yourself aware of the many and varied ferry travel requirements, then it won’t be smooth sailing. Take my mum for example – back in the mid 80’s she rocked up to Portsmouth sans...