Destination Ribera del Duero
Barnyard rooster with chocolate scent Ribera del Duero is about 70 miles wide along the banks of the Duero River, with the …
What to eat in Rioja
One of the many reasons why I love Spanish food is that it suits my lifestyle and diet, which includes small plates …
Destination Rioja
Rioja, like the rest of Spain, is a contrast in traditional and cutting-edge. It’s reflected in the historic bodegas of Haro to the modern architectural …
Destination Porto
Visiting Porto, Portugal, is a reminder of Portugal’s historic importance as a world trading centre for over two thousand years and its dominance in …
Pulpos – a Rias Baixas Specialty
I think if we just called it pulpos more people would try it. Pulpos is prepared in many different ways in Rias Baixas, …
A Night in Seville
This photo recalls a dreamy evening in Seville on a warm October night. We flew in late, around midnight, from the cool …
Staying in the city of Bordeaux
Bordeaux is not just a wine region, it is a bustling commercial city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Since receiving UNESCO status …