A long weekend itinerary in Gothenburg for food lovers covering where to eat, where to stay and key attractions.
A luxurious Culinary Weekend at South Lodge Hotel, Horsham
A culinary weekend away at South Lodge Hotel with Michelin dining at The Pass by Ben Wilkinson.
Lisbon Lifestyle
Food, Culture and Sightseeing in Lisbon, Portugal I’m a big fan of city breaks. Each destination has its own character and unique set of experiences. Lisbon, in contrast with the big imperial capitals of London, Paris, Berlin, Vienna and Madrid, operates on a human scale. There are the big tourist attractions, but much of the […]
Pastéis de Nata – The Iconic Portuguese Sweet Custard Tart
Four Places to Try Pastéis de Nata in Lisbon The Story of Pastéis de Nata The use of egg whites to starch religious garments in the early eighteenth century was the catalyst for what is now one of Portugal’s most famous dishes. That practice led to a surplus of egg yolks, and to avoid […]
Hotel Belvedere, A Family Legacy in the Larch Forests of San Genesio
Quietly tucked away in the hillside, just 30 minutes from Bolzano Airport, sits the serene Hotel Belvedere. Tranquillity greets you on arrival with views that open wide across the valley and beyond to the high peaks of the Dolomites.
Hotel Hubertus: A Blissful Wellness Escape in the Dolomites
Escape to the Alpin Panorama Hotel Hubertus in South Tyrol. Perched 1,350m above the Dolomites, this family-run hotel offers luxury wellness, a gravity-defying SkyPool, an innovative ‘Heaven and Hell Spa’, daily guided hikes, yoga and fine dining with local sourced ingredients and wines. Featured on BBC’s Amazing Hotels.
A Temple to the Humble Mud Crab: Dining at Colombo’s Ministry of Crab
Step inside Colombo’s Ministry of Crab, where Chef Dharshan Munidasa transforms Sri Lanka’s famed mud crab into a work of art. Housed in the beautifully restored Old Dutch Hospital, this restaurant celebrates precision, flavour and the island’s rich culinary heritage.
Margaux, Paris – A Classic Brasserie
I am often asked by friends where to eat in Paris, and it is a question I find difficult to answer – ҫa dépend. It depends not only on your budget, but on where you are staying, what your mood is, and whether you prefer small, trendy eateries in the 11th or the big hitters that have been around for decades. My preference is for some of the terrific ethnic restaurants and the generation of young chefs who are doing exciting things in less touristy parts of the city. However, there are times when I crave a good brasserie like Margaux, serving traditional French dishes, where you know your favourites will be on the menu, where the welcome is warm, the atmosphere convivial, and the food reliable.
The Swan Hellenic Gastronomic Atlantic Voyage
And that is Swan Hellenic’s secret – along with excellent service from Mauricio Dos Santos’ team, to complement the fabulous food and wine. On shore during one excursion, we dined at a château hotel where everything was polished and precise, but as one fellow guest murmured, almost guiltily, “the food on board is better.”
La Gemma Hotel Florence
Join me as I stay in the stunning La Gemma Hotel and rediscover the city that left an imprint all those years ago – Florence, as vibrant and captivating as ever!