Among the many, and varied, lodgings available in Santiago de Compostela staying in an 18th. Century monastery surely ranks as one of the more unique experiences.
Our time spent in Bilbao and the surrounding region was just the prolonged stay we had been looking for. It allowed us to fully experience this beautiful land with its mix of natural wonders, culture, and culinary traditions, along with the gregarious and friendly people of Bilbao and the Basque countryside.
Designed in dialogue with nature, morphology and panoramic views the Paiva River Walk was a worthy adventure!
Our time spent experiencing the Caledonian Canal gave us a greater understanding and appreciation for why it is recognized worldwide as one of the greatest waterway engineering projects ever accomplished.
While it can’t compare to the French Riviera, Biarritz is certainly one of the hipper towns in France. Here, surfers and day trippers wearing flip-flops and Patagonia jackets comfortably mingle with fashionistas in their espadrilles and designer floral scarves.
The past, present and future of Howth through the eyes of a seasoned fishmonger.
Howth Cliff Walk. Gentle clifftop hiking route overlooking a landmark lighthouse & bays, beaches & mountains.
While spending time in Dublin, Ireland we discovered Sprout & Co., a farm to bowl (and wrap) chain that farms, and supplies, their own produce.
Thus began our 4 hour round trip of the Bray?s Head Cliff walk which follows a portion of the East Coast of Ireland from the charming seaside town of Bray to Greystone.
Sawers is a family owned business established in 1897 that prides itself on stocking an extensive range of quality foods from around the world.
Thus began our day as we departed from Fort William to Glasgow on a nearly four hour journey by train through the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Scotland’s first National Park.
There were once eight fishmongers in the Victorian Market where Duncan Fraser still does business. Today, Duncan Fraser is the sole survivor.
There are many things in this world that I cannot legitimately lay claim to knowing much about. A toe-in-the-water knowledge of whiskey would be one. but we learned something while Savoring Scotland’s Water of Life.
The whole of the United Kingdom, as well as many parts of Europe, are dotted with mighty castles and fortresses, all with their own amazing tales to tell. In Scotland however, there are few castles with the storied history that the 12th-century Edinburgh Castle can lay claim to.
We completed our late afternoon excursion to the The Cheese House in Cromarty by choosing an excellent 18 month Gouda from a region in North-Holland that was originally the sea.
The Lake District National Park in Cumbria | Home to England?s 10 highest mountains, stunning lakes, charming villages.
Steeped in history, Edinburgh successfully manages to blend old and new with big city confidence. To some, our five day stay may not seem enough time to fully absorb the sights, sounds and texture of this vibrant city in the hills. For us however it proved to be an immersive and informative experience that we thoroughly enjoyed.
Castlerigg Stone Circle is located on the perfect natural plateau with a commanding 360-degree view of the ring of mountains surrounding the site. It is perhaps one of the most atmospheric and dramatic places we have ever visited and with the sky opening and closing every few minutes, changing from full sun to shade, it was positively breathtaking.
While there are many things to do and sights to see when visiting Oxford, a stroll along the Oxford canal is one that should not be overlooked.
Richmond Park offers a myriad of world-class concerts, year-round cultural events, community based projects and enough food venues to satisfy your appetite after a morning or afternoon of walking. It is no wonder that Londoners and travellers alike flock to these grand parks for respite from the city
