From Apéro to Aperitivo
The EU Food Tourism Trends Set to Shape UK Demand. As millions of British consumers prepare to travel across Europe this summer, retailers, wholesalers and...
Majestic Palms and Mystery Play of Elche
A Cultural Oasis. We Brits love Spain, and Valencia in particular. Its sun-kissed beaches, its nightlife. But there is much more to popular tourist regions...
The Original Tour
Take the Bus for a Different Perspective! I am a Londoner and I must admit I don’t do much of the tourist circuit. It’s always...
Many Lenses on Sri Lanka
Wildlife and More. The Sri Lanka High Commission in London has recently presented an exhibition called ‘One Island. Many Lenses’, the Sri Lanka Wildlife Photography...
Flemish Food
Fresh Innovation. To be honest, Belgium isn’t a country best known for its food. Granted, Belgian chocolates and beer have long been prized, but there...
The Ghent Altarpiece
Restoration and Discoveries. St Bavo’s Cathedral is the oldest parish church in the centre of historic Ghent in Belgium. It houses the justly celebrated Ghent...
Pisco Disco
A Taste of Chile in East London. ProChile & Movimentos present the Pisco Disco, bringing Chile’s favourite spirit to London for the ultimate summer terrace...
Winnie-the-Pooh at Ashdown Park Hotel
The Nation’s Favourite Bear. Even the name makes one smile. Winnie-the-Pooh is an adorable character, with friends who are funny, vibrant, complex and thoughtful but...
Plant Care with Willow
Tech meets Houseplant! No, I am not a bad person, but I am a periodic killer. OK, only of house plants, but I need support...
Discover Alto Adige DOC
A Year-Round Destination for Wine Lovers. Nestled in the heart of the spectacular Dolomites, Alto Adige DOC is a region where breathtaking Alpine landscapes profoundly...
Enoch Cruz and Bacchus Wine Bar – Mérida Mexico
Delicious Education and Cozy Charm! When visiting Mexico, step away from the all-inclusive allure of the likes of Cancun. That, my dear reader, is not...
Connex Cable Adaptor Hub
Neat Travel Accessory. These days so many of us own an array of technology and we need to travel with those devices, for work or...
The Couch Charger
Fast and Stylish. The latest product from Krafted is a fast-charge wireless charging mat. It is designed to stay put over any sofa, armchair or...
Burgundy – Chardonnay, Charolais and Cloisters – travel review
Archaeological evidence suggests that viticulture in Burgundy started as early as 200 AD, and later the monks and monasteries were to have an important influence...
Heidelberg – Elegant and Sweet – travel review
Heidelberg is picture perfect, well preserved and a working town. There are alleys, boutiques, cafés, restaurants, stunning churches, statues and history at every turn, but...
A Citrus History of Sicily – travel review
Sicily is a large island just off mainland Italy. It has a variety of landscapes and the imposing Mount Etna which has donated volcanic soil...
Fontenay Abbey – travel review
Late spring in Burgundy. The banks of the canal were festooned with the colours of wild flowers: the blue of cornflowers, the blood red of...
Markopoulo recommendations: Attica’s food, wine and welcome – travel review
I love Greece. It’s the warm people, food, and (you might be surprised to hear) award-winning wines that are still so sadly overlooked. Yes, this...
The Bells, The Bells of Jura
When you wake in your hotel room in the beautiful green mountains of the Jura, in Eastern France, you may hear, for the first time,...
Balmer Lawn Hotel – Uncovering history – travel review
Balmer Lawn is a large and rather imposing building set behind an open field, or lawn, where still can be seen cricket matches in good...