Get into: Schwingen (Swiss wrestling)
It was at the Unspunnen festival in Interlaken in 2017 when I really became aware of just how important Schwingen – or Swiss wrestling – is in Switzerland. I’d spent the afternoon sitting in the…
Total Trip: What I spent on a midrange-ish weekend in Madrid
I live in Lisbon, Portugal – and have recently had the urge to explore more of my next-door neighbor. So I planned a long weekend in Madrid, Spain. Since I’m a food writer and photographer,…
19 things only the locals know in France (and now you do too)
France’s top spot on the list of the world’s most visited countries doesn’t surprise me – its exhilarating cities, photogenic villages, surf beaches and snow-topped mountains, along with incredible gastronomy and wine, are irresistible for…
The Curious and the Sea: Silversea Cruises’ World Cruise covering 70 destinations, 37 countries, 140 days
By Paul Johnson on May 26, 2023 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Cruises & Boat Travel, India, Indonesia, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tunisia, Worldwide Silversea Cruises®, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has unveiled details…
Eat your way around the Algarve this Summer
In a major new survey carried out by American Express on Global Travel Trends 81% of participants said that trying the local cuisine is the part of travel they look forward to the most and…