I first discovered Seville one summer years ago, while I was backpacking across Europe (let’s not talk about how many years). I vaguely recall some old buildings and getting infuriatingly lost in a labyrinth of laneways (ok, so it was before Google Maps). But mostly I remember being so hot that air conditioning and a … [Read more…]
You may recall that after my recent trip to Provence, I said that once you’ve seen one oak barrel, you’ve seen them all. Well, I take that back. After my trip to Rioja (in the northeast of Spain), I can say it’s one wine region that stands out from the crowd. Of course, there’s the … [Read more…]
Alas, the days in London are shrinking yet again. But just because summer is over does not mean you have to put your passport back in the draw! The shoulder season that follows a European summer is perhaps my favourite time to travel. Pick the destination right and the weather can still be warm, plus … [Read more…]