Discovering the South Styrian Wine Road
South Styria. To be honest, I’d never heard of this region before until my recent trip to Austria. Situated about a two-hour drive southwest…
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Five reasons to visit Castilla-La Mancha
Mention ‘Toledo, Spain’ to anyone you know and you might get a response. Mention ‘Castilla-La Mancha‘ and chances are, you’ll receive a blank look…
A drive around the tulip fields
It’s always a treat to fly into Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in the spring as you’ll have the chance to see the flowering tulip fields…
The bus stops of Krumbach
A post about bus stops, you might wonder? Yes, this is a post about bus stops. Haha! 🙂 Not any old bus stop, but…
A weekend in Rotterdam
It all started with a conversation I overheard between two ladies as I walked down a street in Amsterdam. One of them had just…
A schnaps adventure in Tyrol
I have to admit… I’ve never been a big fan of schnaps. This clear brandy distilled from fermented fruits has a high alcohol content…
The Moscato di Scanzo meditation wine
One of the most incredible wine-tasting experiences I’ve ever had was this tasting of a Moscato di Scanzo in Italy. Here’s how it went:…
Cook, eat and dress up! A fun tour of Malpaga Castle
We stood in front of the imposing Malpaga Castle, a 14th century castle located a short drive from the city of Bergamo in the…
The art of rejuvenation in Vorarlberg
I closed my eyes and took several deep breaths. Each time I exhaled, I gradually started picking up noises which I hadn’t noticed previously:…
