What to do in Arcachon, Aquitaine, France

What to do in Arcachon, Aquitaine, France

We caught the train from Bordeaux to Arcachon, an hour-long journey that cost about €30 for a one way trip, and arrived at Arcachon Train Station.  Arcachon is a seaside town on the West Coast of France, almost directly west of Bordeaux.  It looks out 

Wine Tasting in Margaux & Moulis – Médoc, Bordeaux, France

Wine Tasting in Margaux & Moulis – Médoc, Bordeaux, France

As part of our recent trip to Bordeaux, I was invited by the Bordeaux Tourist Board to go on one of their many wine tasting tours around the region.  We decided on an afternoon tour of the Médoc region including Wine Tasting in Margaux and 

24 hours in Bordeaux, France – A City Dedicated to Wine!

24 hours in Bordeaux, France – A City Dedicated to Wine!

Arriving in Bordeaux to gorgeous sunshine we were all smiles for the first stop on our road trip tour of Western France and Northern Spain.  With our love of wine, Bordeaux was the obvious first stop!  We only had 24 hours in Bordeaux so we 

Why Wine?…Wine Course – WSET

Why Wine?…Wine Course – WSET

Why do a Wine Course? Wine is one of my greatest passions.  It’s delicious, decadent and one of life’s simple pleasures.  It has the ability to bring people together, it has huge historical importance and to me it is one of the most enjoyable ways 

Oyster Masterclass at Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill

Oyster Masterclass at Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill

Recently I was lucky enough to be invited along to an Oyster Masterclass at Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill, Piccadilly, London.  The Oyster Masterclass gives you the opportunity to learn all about oysters, shuck them, pair them with wines, and of course eat plenty of them 

The Most Authentic, Traditional & Best Restaurants in Madrid

The Most Authentic, Traditional & Best Restaurants in Madrid

Madrid is such a gastronomic city with a huge tradition of cooking and eating, and the Madrilenos really know how to enjoy their food.  The best restaurants in Madrid that I have visited are the authentic Spanish ones with long histories attached to them.  They’ve 

Brunello Tasting in Montalcino, Tuscany

Brunello Tasting in Montalcino, Tuscany

To read more see A Day in Talamone, A Weekend in Siena and a Trip to Viareggio Well, we couldn’t very well go to Tuscany and not go on a wine tasting day could we?  Dan and I have a special love for Brunello (it’s the 

Enoteca MF – Cadaques – Spain

Enoteca MF – Cadaques – Spain

To read more check out my posts on Cadaques and hiking in Cap de Creus National Park. Tonight in Cadaques, Dan & I decided to go out on our own as all the others were eating in, so true to form, we picked the local 

Wine Tasting & Food Pairing Evening at the Great Northern

Wine Tasting & Food Pairing Evening at the Great Northern

Last night was the inaugural Great Northern Pub Wine Tasting & Food Pairing Evening.  We arrived at the pub to be welcomed with a glass of champagne and shown a list of the seven wines we were going to get a chance to taste that 

Great Northern Wine Tasting

Great Northern Wine Tasting

You can read about other Great Northern Experiences at Great Northern Dinner, Great Northern Wine tasting & Food Pairing Evening, Great Northern Beer Festival Tonight I’d been summoned to the Great Northern Pub for a wine-tasting session for the new menu and dinner afterwards.  The 

Bolney Wine Estate, Sussex, England

Bolney Wine Estate, Sussex, England

For Valentine’s Day this year I’d bought Dan and I a ‘Grand Gourmet’ Tour Voucher for a visit and tasting experience at the Bolney Wine Estate in Sussex which has been producing wine since 1972.  We both have a huge love of wine and have done the 

Puglia (Day 3)

Puglia (Day 3)

Catch up on… Puglia First Night, Puglia Day 1, Puglia Day 2, Puglia Day 4 Another stunningly beautiful day to wake up to this morning… …so we decided to make the most of the sunshine and drive to a nearby beach as we knew that this afternoon