Germany is famous for it's Christmas Markets, even in the UK most of the major cities from London to Manchester claim to be hosting 'German Christmas Markets'; so I've always been keen to see the real thing and find out what's so good about them. The Black Forest is a beautiful region at any time … Continue reading Top Christmas Markets in The Black Forest
Lincoln has a great number of options for food and drinks to suit all tastes. In the old town area then cute coffee shops and brunch options are numerous, as are traditional pubs with a few unique wine bars in between. The list below is a few top recommendations to suit whatever mood you're in, … Continue reading Where to eat in Lincoln |Top eats & drinks
When you mention The Bronze Pig in Lincoln to others then their eyes light up. Either people are excited about their visit, or indeed have visited already for a birthday or an anniversary. The restaurant is intimate, with only 12 tables, and only one sitting, meaning that you have the table to yourself for the … Continue reading The Bronze Pig | Fine Dining in Lincoln
In the past few years, Lincoln has grown from a sleepy midlands town to a thriving place with a popular university that also manages to maintain it's historical charm...and boy does it have a lot of history! To familiarise yourself with the historic centre, try a walking tour with @hiddenlincoln My guide Ivan met me … Continue reading 48 hours in Lincoln | What to do on a weekend break?
L’Orée des Bois located in La Breille-les-Pins is the restaurant of celebrated chef Eric Bichon. I recently had the opportunity to try a menu of his creation, alongside thoughtfully paired wines inside one of the dining rooms at Chateau de Jalesnes in the Loire Valley. The dining area was laid out in a grand manner, … Continue reading A French Feast with Eric Bichon | Wine Pairings & fine cuisine
Ecuador has for a while been presenting itself as a eco tourism hotspot. There are eco lodges in most towns, recycling seems to be more present than even in many cities in the UK and tour groups offer eco packages to the country. However, what does a property need to do to call itself 'eco … Continue reading Rio Muchacho Organic Farm- Ecuador’s Authentic Eco Tourism Experience
The Loire Valley in France is a stunning area. Quintessentially French, with sunflower fields and quaint villages including nearby Saumur with it's popular weekend markets, it's a delightful area to drive through. The drive from Tours airport to Chateau de Jalesnes is a little over an hour, meaning that with a flight time from Stansted … Continue reading A weekend at Chateau de Jalesnes | Loire Valley
