In Georgia: the food
One of the highlights of September’s Georgian trip, along with the wine and the qvevri of course, was the food.
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Nagano, Japan: Nakadanaso and Gió Hills winery
Once again, I got to stay at Nakadanaso, a Riyokan in Komoro, in Japan’s Nagano prefecture. Masaki and Youko Tomioka,
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Video and gallery: in Porto
Just back from a lovely few days in Porto. Here’s a short film and some pictures of a wander I
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A walk through Porto and Gaia
I love visiting Porto. Here’s a short film shot while walking through Porto and neighbouring Vila Nova de Gaia (just
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Video: in Buenos Aires, Argentina
On my last trip to Argentina, I spent a summer Saturday walking around Buenos Aires, a colourful, cultured city. It
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Video: in Recoleta, a remarkable district of Buenos Aires, Argentina
A short film shot while wandering around the Recoleta district in Buenos Aires, including the remarkable cemetery, with its grand
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Oh the places you’ll go: the trips of 2019
It has been quite a year. I need a rest. I’m tired but thrilled by everything I’ve experienced. Here’s a
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Visiting Georgia: an ancient wine culture, and a country of contrasts
Georgia is a country of contrasts. In September I made my first visit: I discovered a lot, and I also
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A wine matching dinner with Mercian wines at the Saito Hotel
Dinner in Nagano, Japan, matched with wines from Château Mercian One of the many good experiences from my recent Japan
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On the Oregon coast, staying at Headlands Coastal Lodge and spar
Exploring the beauty of the Oregon coast, staying at the spectacular Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa Next time you are
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