
Surviving the Oxi Pass in Iceland
The story of surviving the Öxi Pass in Iceland. The Öxi Pass is a mountain pass located in Eastern Iceland at an elevation of 1,768 feet above the sea level.
The story of surviving the Öxi Pass in Iceland. The Öxi Pass is a mountain pass located in Eastern Iceland at an elevation of 1,768 feet above the sea level.
Our four favorite Iceland waterfalls. During our 2-week stay we were blessed with unusually good late fall weather allowing us to comfortably explore many parts of this glorious island.
Although Hurricane Epsilon was downgraded to Tropical Storm the wind and waves approaching the westernmost point of Ponta Da Ferraria were massive.
Visiting a major tourist destination without the tourists. The Isle of Skye is located off Scotland?s northwest coast and is the largest island in the inner Hebrides archipelago.
While exploring the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores Archipelago we discovered the Gorreana Tea Plantation.
In the middle of the Atlantic ocean a multidisciplinary Center for the Contemporary Arts rises up like a nascent volcano.
Peixaria Almeida fishmarket, on the north shore of the island, is a fish lover’s dream. Once we discovered it we became weekly regulars!
Here on the island of Sao Miguel, 900 miles off the coast of Portugal, the pilgrims are known as Romeiros and their centuries-old legacy is rooted in an all-consuming faith.
The Story of a Home Baker and Her Passion for the Art of Sourdough Bread
Staying in a barn may not be everybody’s cup of tea. Even if it is in England.
However, staying in a renovated sheep barn that has been converted into a cozy studio with a large, comfortable bed, full kitchen, bathroom with a shower and tub might just change your mind.
Victoria, an energetic, passionate woman nearing her 80?s runs a small market kiosk in Santiago de Compostela keeping an old world craft alive.
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.
The past, present and future of Howth through the eyes of a seasoned fishmonger.
While spending time in Dublin, Ireland we discovered Sprout & Co., a farm to bowl (and wrap) chain that farms, and supplies, their own produce.
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, (The Water of Life) would be one.
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 Cromarty Cheese House by choosing an excellent 18 month Gouda from a region in North-Holland that was originally the sea.