The villages of Sierra de Francia’s are quite a micro-region for wine, and if there is one thing I love to do while on the road, that’s visit vineyards . . . and breweries . . . and distilleries . . . and, you get the idea. On this visit to the Sierra’s I had …
Ever felt the urge to escape the hustle and bustle, to find a place so serene it feels almost heavenly? What if I told you that such a place exists, and it’s perched high above the eagles on a mountaintop? Welcome to La Peña de Francia in Salamanca, a sanctuary that’s as close to divine …
Every time I visit the Sierra de Francia mountains, and I’m lucky I have family there so visits are regular, I fall in love with the place all over again. After life in Madrid it’s like a warm, peaceful security blanket folds around me. With some wonderful (and incredibly good value) casas rurales and guesthouses …
Ciudad Rodrigo is a beautiful, historic city in Salamanca with a lot to offer visitors. From food and drink to sightseeing opportunities, there are many things to do while visiting this small city. In this post, I’ll share with you some of my favourite things to see and do in Cuidad Rodrigo as well as …
One unique experience on my trip to the Canary Islands was the day I visited wineries scattered throughout the moonscape land of Lanzarote, indulging my senses in some local wine tasting. In this post, I’ll take a closer look at the unique viticulture behind this volcanic wine before helping you discover ten Lanzarote Vineyards that …
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