Mendoza is one of the nine Great Wine Capitals, and the city is an emerging enotourism destination and base for exploring the region’s hundreds of wineries located along the Argentina Wine Route. The region around Greater Mendoza is the largest wine-producing area in Latin America. [Wikipedia] It is 1198 km west of Buenos Aires, so it takes 1h 40min by […]
Best value Malbec wines from Argentina
This is our selection of best value Malbec wines. All of them are on the mid-range level, with prices between 8 and 15 USD. Note that not all of them are easy to find outside Argentina, and prices increase a lot outside of the country. Las Perdices We tried Las Perdices for the first time 2 […]
Visiting Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa
Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa are Dubai’s two main attractions. It is curious enough that a mall can be the main attraction of a city like Dubai, but there are a couple of reasons for that. For instance, the city is in the middle of a dessert, so there are no other options during the summer. And there […]
Books set in Naples
Naples is a great city for books and movies. The city and its people have a very special reputation. There are plenty of stories and rumours about mafia, robberies and crimes. But also about love, romance and friendship. They even say it is Italy’s scariest city. Personally, I do not think it is that bad. I can say […]
Where to stay in Muscat. Best hotels and resorts
There is a good variety of hotels in Muscat. Your choice should depend on the following: Time to spend in the hotel: there are resorts with all kind of facilities, so if you plan to relax in the hotel and enjoy the weather, then a resort-type hotel is a better choice. On the other hand, if […]
Best Traditional Food in Venezuela
Venezuelan cuisine is gaining popularity through the years, and it is now present in food markets and restaurants around the World. Its diversity of flavours is influenced by its European (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and French), West African and Native American traditions. These are some of the most traditional dishes: Arepa Arepa is the most traditional and representative food from Venezuela. “There’s nothing […]
The best place to try Sherry wine in Cadiz
Sherry (Jerez in Spanish) is a fortified wine made from white grapes that are grown near the city of Jerez de la Frontera in Andalusia, Spain. Sherry is produced in a variety of styles made primarily from the Palomino grape. There is a good range of varieties for all tastes. From light versions similar to white table wines (dry), such as Manzanilla and Fino, to darker and heavier versions that […]
Visiting The Royal Alcázar of Seville
Tips summary: Book in advance! There is always a long queue and the palace has a limited capacity. For €1 extra you book a slot online and your queue would be considerably shorter. Try to choose a sunny day, which is not that hard in Seville. Everything will look better. You will need at least […]
Visiting the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol
What is it? “The Clifton Suspension Bridge, spanning the picturesque Avon Gorge, is the symbol of the city of Bristol. For almost 150 years this Grade I listed structure has attracted visitors from all over the world. The bridge joins Bristol and North Somerset and is owned and operated by Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust. It […]