(Photo : Dick)
The Western Cape of South Africa has been described as one of the most scenic places on earth, and with good reason – it is stunningly beautiful!
Author: Jacques
A rainy day in Wales
What to do on a rainy day in the English countryside?
Take a drive out to Wales of course!
Summer, Salmon, and Rosé
I’m not a great fan of Rosé wine, but there is something to be said for the combination of Rosé, lovely food, good friendship, and a balmy summer evening…
Blades of Toledo
Mention ‘Toledo’ and those that have an interest in old weaponry will immediately think of swords. Toledo has long been regarded as the birthplace of finely crafted swords, daggers, and knives.
A piece of paradise
Once in a while you come across a place that can only be described as ‘paradise’. We recently had the opportunity to experience just such a place. Called Fornalutx, it’s a tiny village located in amongst the mountains on the north western part of the island of Mallorca, Spain. To make it even better, we had a whole week of staying there in a lovely villa called SA Cova.
The Heartbreak Grape
Pinot Noir has been described as the “Heartbreak Grape” with good reason. Originating from the Burgundy region of France, this fragile grape has proved to be one of the most difficult grape varietals to make wine from. It is fragile, temperamental, and tests the skill of the winemaker to the limit. The winemaker will often fail to produce a good wine from Pinot Noir, hence leading to much “heartbreak”.
Hey, tourist !
Living in a beautiful city can make you oblivious of what is around you, unless you make an effort to play tourist – which is exactly what we did one Saturday morning…
Sheer Indulgence
One of the best things returning home after a long absence is the opportunity to indulge in previous delights.
We waisted no time for one such delight – sushi!
The Last Exit
As our stay in the UAE drew to an end we decided to make the most of it and do some last-minute fun things. It wasn’t easy,monster fairings, we had lots of things to attend to before heading back to home, but we gave it our best shot!…
A most unusual day
The idea was simple.
Drive into Oman, have a look around, stay over for the night, and return the next morning.
How difficult can that be?
You will be surprised, just as we were…
