by Kathryn Burrington | Apr 10, 2019 | City Breaks, Europe, Food and Drink, Northern Europe, Northern Ireland, Restaurant Reviews
If like me, food and drink are important to you when you travel, Northern Ireland is a fabulous destination, thanks to its rich agricultural heritage and the passion of its producers, chefs, and restauranteurs. Since I first visited in 2016, I’ve returned every...
by Kathryn Burrington | Nov 19, 2018 | England, Food and Drink, Somerset
As I make my way through the dimly lit caves, I wonder how many years ago the strange, surreal structures that surrounded me were formed. We pass rocks which appear to flow like a waterfall and in one spot I feel I can almost make out an angst-filled face screaming in...
by Kathryn Burrington | Oct 18, 2018 | Africa, Food and Drink, Mauritius, Rodrigues Island
So remote that it’s often left off the map, Ile Rodrigues in the Indian Ocean has little in common with its glamorous big sister, Mauritius. ‘Sleepy’ and ‘laid-back’ are appropriate adjectives to describe this little island, except for today, that is. It’s the 1st...
by Guest Author | Aug 19, 2018 | Europe, Food and Drink, Southern Europe, Spain
This article is brought to you in association with Brittany Ferries. They offer great value Spanish holiday deals sailing into the cities of Bilbao and Santander from the UK. Slowly but surely, Northern Spain and, in particular, the Basque Country (or País Vasco in...
by Kathryn Burrington | Jun 19, 2018 | Canada, Food and Drink, North America, Ontario, The Americas
This article is brought to you in collaboration with Expedia.ca. Toronto, the capital of the province of Ontario, is a dynamic city on the shores of Lake Ontario, with a thriving food and drink scene and numerous world-class attractions and quirky neighbourhoods that...
by Kathryn Burrington | Mar 31, 2018 | Africa, African cuisine, Food and Drink, Mauritius, Recipes, Rodrigues Island, Salad, Starter
In a remote corner of the Indian Ocean, the little island of Rodrigues lies in a shallow lagoon created by the coral reef that completely surrounds it. Seafood is plentiful, including Octopus cyanea, which hides in the nooks of the reef and rocks in the turquoise...
by Kathryn Burrington | Feb 19, 2018 | Canada, Food and Drink, North America
My first visit to Canada started in Victoria and I quickly discovered two things: Canadians are amongst the friendliest people on earth and they know how to eat well. It was here that my love for Canada and Canadian cuisine first blossomed. On my second visit, I...
by Kathryn Burrington | Feb 5, 2018 | Asia, Food and Drink, Japan
As I gaze across the valley all but the distant hilltops is hidden beneath a blanket of white clouds. I’m with a group of Japanese photographers who have been here since the early hours, patiently waiting to capture a rare sight. Every one of us is willing the clouds...
by Kathryn Burrington | Nov 5, 2017 | Balearic Islands, Food and Drink, Mallorca, Spain
Fabulous food, great wines, a stunning cathedral, picturesque hill-top villages and dramatic cliffs plunging into electric blue seas; there are so many reasons to fall in love with Mallorca. I’ve visited this enchanting Mediterranean island many times over the years,...
by Guest Author | Oct 1, 2017 | Food and Drink, Thailand
Thailand is well known for its fabulous street food culture and the northern city of Chiang Mai is no exception, giving the capital Bangkok a run for its money. When I visited the province earlier this year, I was blown away by the wonderful food on offer but, being...
