Wine tasting in the Moselle region of Luxembourg
As we’re wine tasting in the Moselle region of Luxembourg, the figure of St Willibrord looks down at me, his three fingers raised. In this …
Europe
Review: Absalon Hotel Copenhagen – a colourful boutique hotel
The colours sizzle as I step from the grey streets of Vesterbro into the lime and turquoise reception area of Absalon Hotel Copenhagen. Colour is at …
Hiking in Austria – a Rifleman’s Parade and Mental Power Walk at Seefeld
It is now an established tradition for my friend Julia and I to spend a few days hiking together each September. This year our walking …
How to make New Nordic Cocktails in Copenhagen
New Nordic is a bit of a buzzword in Copenhagen, a style of cuisine that’s all about looking at what’s in your back garden and presenting …
Food in Luxembourg – a gourmet walking tour of Luxembourg old town
Our weekend break in Luxembourg was full of surprises; a city that’s unexpectedly small and walkable, packed with history and culture. And then there was …
Hiking in Austria – views from the cross at Seefelder Spitze
What do you do when you twist an ankle on the first day of your walking holiday in Austria? Despite my bad luck the day …
A high mountain walk (and a tumble) in the Gaistal Valley, Austria
It’s become an annual ritual for my friend Julia and I to take off for a few days in early September for some hiking in …
What to eat in Venice Italy
There’s a saying that if you eat badly in Italy you must be in Venice. Being something of a foodie myself, on my long weekend …
Climbing monkeys and flying foxes – in Wilder Kaiser, Austria
“We all have a little monkey in us from way back”, jokes Hervé Chayrou, the owner and our instructor at Hornpark, a treetop adventure playground …
Things to do in Patmos for cruise visitors – Greece
After braving the crowds on Santorini and Mykonos it was a relief to have a bit of quieter activity on day 3 of our Azamara …
Things to do in Mykonos Greece for Azamara cruise visitors
On the second day of our Greek island cruise with Azamara Club Cruises we awoke in Mykonos, well known as the island where all the …