Portugal’s Algarve has a lot of holiday interest, but people rarely think of its natural beauty and wildlife. Here are some incredible pictures of the Algarve wetlands birdlife. Algarve is the most popular Portuguese destination for British holidaymakers. The population triples over the summer, and that’s because a lot of people associate the place with […]
Think of Tuscany and your mind no doubt becomes awash with images of vineyards rolling into panoramas of splendour, or perhaps the Renaissance architecture and art of Florence, Siena or Pisa; or maybe just a massive glass of Chianti. We all have our ideas of what best captures the essence of Tuscany, but read on […]
Big ones, little ones, some as big as an island.
Some people say a good food and wine pairing is like a good wedding: it brings together a dish and a drink, which have a good balance of tastes and textures. When it’s well done, it’s a bit of magic… However, pairing food and wine requires quite a good knowledge of wines and ingredients. In […]
With over 8,000 kms (5,000 miles) of canals and rivers in France, it’s hard to find a tiny village, let alone a main town or city, that doesn’t have at least one lovely, picturesque river running through its heart! The longest French rivers usually wind their way gently through both towns and countryside, and are […]
One place on two sides of the border.
Ambleside has nothing on these…
Hard work with a pinch of Flambée
