Hunting the white truffle in Alba: The International Alba White Truffle Fair is one of the main events showcasing Italian luxury gastronomy of the Langhe-Roero region. Listed as a UNESCO cultural landscape since 2014, the region is known not just for the rare white truffle but for fields of hazelnut trees and for vineyards cultivating […]
The Mayflower Pilgrims in Delfshaven
Delfshaven and the Mayflower Pilgrims departure for the New World: In 1608 a group of religious Separatists who ultimately became known as the Mayflower Pilgrims escaped from England and made their way briefly to Amsterdam before the Mayflower Pilgrims settled for 11 years in Leiden. Here they enjoyed enough freedom to pursue their religious life as […]
The Pilgrims in Leiden – Mayflower400 Story
The Mayflower and Leiden – The History of the Pilgrims in Holland: Walking into the historic centre of Leiden is like stepping back into the 17th century. This classically beautiful Dutch city was a refuge for those now known as the Mayflower Pilgrims, separatists who fled from England in pursuit of religious freedom. For those […]
Moinhos Velhos – Juice Fasting Detox and Yoga Retreat – Part 2
Juice fasting detox retreat experience continued… Welcome back to part two of my juice fasting and yoga detox at Moinhos Velhos, a place of sanctuary where I visited for a juice detox and yoga in the Algarve. Halfway there – Day Four I was feeling brighter and more energetic today. At this point, I had […]
Moinhos Velhos Juice Retreat and Yoga – Part One
Moinhos Velhos, Portugal – juice retreat with yoga, meditation and alternative therapies: Located by the Barragem da Bravura, Algarve, Portugal, Moinhos Velhos is the perfect place to detox the mind, body and spirit. Whatever you seek to achieve, be it rest and relaxation, a complete detox, to heal or to help transform some aspect […]
Quebec City in the Snow
Quebec City Winter Carnival: When a trip to Canada was mentioned and the possibility of visiting Quebec City, perhaps taking part in a few winter activities, I jumped at the chance. I was particularly intrigued by the trip because though it is translated as canoeing, the Circuit Quebecois de Canot a Glace race, held as […]
Top Ski Resorts in Europe
My Top Five Places to Ski in Europe: The nights are drawing in, winter is on the horizon, and it’s time to book a ski holiday if you haven’t already done so! Skiing is one of my passions and I absolutely adore being in the mountains. Stunning scenery, white snow, hearty meals and fresh air […]
Top Things to do in Costa del Sol
Things to do at the beach and beyond in Costa del Sol Introduction – Things to do in Costa del Sol: With stunning sandy beaches, you may well have already considered a sea and sand holiday in the Costa del Sol. If like me, though, you are the sort of person who likes having things […]
Champagne Revisited – an Introduction to the Champagne Region in France
Exploring the Vineyards and Wineries of Champagne – Wine Tourism in France: Remember gentlemen, it’s not just France we are fighting for, it’s Champagne! Winston Churchill Introduction to Champagne and the Champagne Region The British love for all things bubbly is undisputed. We are still the largest export market for Champagne by volume (although we are […]
Hotel New York, Rotterdam
A Hotel with History in Rotterdam – Hotel New York: Introduction and History of the Hotel New York, Rotterdam: Hotel New York sits like a grand dame overlooking the Nieuwe Maas, the waterway that links Rotterdam to the North Sea. The three-storied hotel is situated at the end of a finger of land, the Wilhelminakade, […]