What to do in Chania (Xania), Crete, Greece

What to do in Chania (Xania), Crete, Greece

Chania (pronounced Hania) is a town in the North West of Crete, a Greek island which is the fifth largest in the Mediterranean and is about 100 miles south of the Greek Mainland. We recently visited – it was our first trip abroad on our 

What to do In Cassis, Provence, France

What to do In Cassis, Provence, France

We love France and have travelled all over, from Paris to Bordeaux, to Biarritz to the Alps, but it’s been a long time since I’ve been to the French Riviera.  I was first introduced to Cassis, a small town on this stretch of the fr, 

Christmas Gift Guide for Wine & Spirit Lovers 2021

Christmas Gift Guide for Wine & Spirit Lovers 2021

When I’m not eating and exploring, my other passion is wine.  In fact, I’m happiest when I can combine all three so I love visits to vineyards, wine tastings, and trying amazing food and wine abroad.  It’s definitely not a cheap hobby though so gifts 

Lunch & Sparkling Wine Tasting at Bolney Wine Estate, Bolney, West Sussex, England

Lunch & Sparkling Wine Tasting at Bolney Wine Estate, Bolney, West Sussex, England

It’s no secret how much Dan and I love our wines and we have a particular passion for English wines, as an emerging industry, right on our doorstep.  Don’t get me wrong, we love all wine and have spent many a happy day whiling away 

The Franschhoek Wine Tram, South Africa

The Franschhoek Wine Tram, South Africa

When planning our honeymoon, Dan and I both knew that we wanted it to involve wine.  Wine has been a passion of both of ours for a long time and our love for it definitely increased when we did the WSET wine accreditation course.  Heading 

A Wine Trip to Calais – Booze Cruise!

A Wine Trip to Calais – Booze Cruise!

Stocking up on wine for a party or a wedding…or just because?  A wine trip to Calais is definitely worth doing if you are purchasing a significant amount.  Dan and I are getting ready for our wedding at the end of August and with 200 

English Sparkling Wine Tasting at Albury Vineyard

English Sparkling Wine Tasting at Albury Vineyard

Today I’d been invited by Abel & Cole to visit the beautiful Albury Vineyard nestled in the Surrey Hills.  Albury is a certified organic and biodynamic vineyard and their wines are now available to purchase through Abel & Cole.  That’s right, they don’t only do 

What to do in the Salento Region of Puglia, Italy

What to do in the Salento Region of Puglia, Italy

Dan and I were off to Italy again!  We had been invited by the Puglia Tourist Board who promised to show us a whole host of things to do in the Salento Region.  (Puglia is the southernmost part of Italy or the ‘heel of the 

Sparkling Apple Wine – The New Champagne? from Thatchers Family Reserve

Sparkling Apple Wine – The New Champagne? from Thatchers Family Reserve

This weekend we had a small family reunion on the cards!  Some of Dan’s family live overseas and they were in the country so we decided to throw a celebratory BBQ.  And every good BBQ deserves a little bit of sparkle!  Recently I was gifted 

Les Caves Ouvertes de Vaud – Région du Léman, Switzerland

Les Caves Ouvertes de Vaud – Région du Léman, Switzerland

This weekend I was lucky enough to be on a Foodie Tour of Lausanne and to experience Les Caves Ouvertes de Vaud.  Literally meaning ‘Open Cellars,’ this is a weekend of wine set against the beautiful backdrop of Lake Geneva (or Lac Léman as it’s 

Wine Tasting in Rioja, Spain

Wine Tasting in Rioja, Spain

This morning we woke up in San Sebastian early as we had a fun day planned – Wine Tasting in Rioja – and even more important than that…It was MY BIRTHDAY!  I’m a bit of a princess when it comes to my Birthday and there’s 

Roast Restaurant, Borough Market, London

Roast Restaurant, Borough Market, London

Dan and I have been together 3 years!  Doesn’t time fly!  But  how to mark our anniversary? A special event like that deserves a special restaurant so I was thrilled when the team at Roast Restaurant invited us there to try their menu.  It would