🌍 Introduction Greetings from beautiful Cape Town! This week’s Sip of the Week comes with a twist. Instead of swirling a glass of wine, I found myself clinking bottles of locally crafted beer while soaking up views of the iconic Table Mountain. Based in the seaside village of Melkbosstrand, I’ve been enjoying long walks along…
Introduction If you’re exploring affordable Rhône Valley reds in the UK, the 2022 Joseph Boulard Côtes du Rhône “Débat Royal” is a brilliant budget-friendly find. Picked up for around £6 at a local supermarket near the Shropshire Union Canal, this Southern Rhône blend delivers surprising depth, warmth, and easy-drinking charm—perfect for cosy winter evenings aboard…
A relaxed canal-side wine review featuring Les Calcaires Vin de France Pinot Noir by Pierre Chainier. This is an affordable Loire Valley red purchased at Sainsbury’s in Nantwich. This week’s Sip of the Week comes with a lesson. Always remember the name of the wine… especially when it’s this enjoyable. 😄 Introduction Enter Les Calcaires…
Vineyards and Villages – Episode 12 There are road trips… and then there is an epic roadtrip to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The kind that involves trusted old campervans, winding “B” roads, historic towns, Roman walls, sea cliffs, Scottish rain (of course), and one truly unforgettable night beneath Edinburgh Castle. With our narrowboat Spirit of…
Chester Narrowboat Travel: Castles, Canals and a Forecast That Changed Its Mind Again If you’re researching Chester narrowboat travel, let me set the scene using the Vineyards and Villages platform. One minute it’s blue skies and sunglasses, the next it’s hats on, stove lit, and a quick check that the kettle hasn’t slid off the…
INTRODUCTION Set just an hour from Adelaide in the heart of South Australia lies one of the world’s most celebrated wine regions — a landscape of rolling vineyards, heritage villages, and unforgettable cellar doors. Here, generations of winemakers have shaped a culture where Shiraz reigns supreme and European traditions still thrive. From historic tasting rooms…
INTROCUCTION Welcome to the Cape West Coast — a place where wild beauty, living tradition, and remarkable birdlife meet along South Africa’s Atlantic shoreline. Just north of Cape Town, the peaceful waters of the Berg River Estuary draw hundreds of bird species and travellers seeking slower rhythms. In the fishing village of Velddrif, generations-old traditions…
INTRODUCTION This Malta travel guide is based on my three-week stay exploring the Mediterranean islands of Malta and Gozo, with time spent discovering historic cities, coastal villages, vineyards and everyday island life. Staying in Sliema made it easy to explore nearby Valletta, wander the ancient streets of Mdina, visit the colourful fishing harbour of Marsaxlokk,…
