10 Best Things to Do in Jerez in 2026 (According to a Sherry Educator)
Jerez is having a moment Named Spain’s Gastronomy Capital for 2026, this elegant Andalusian city is finally receiving the attention it deserves. For centuries, people have travelled here for Sherry, flamenco, horses and exceptional food. Now the rest of the world is beginning to catch on. I’ve been bringing visitors to Jerez for years and […]
Sherry Explained: 20 Questions Everyone Asks (Finally answered by a Sherry educator in Jerez)
Last night, I found myself in a room full of people who were fairly certain they didn’t like Sherry. Time for Sherry Explained I thought! I was there at the invitation of my friend — the brilliant cook and recipe developer Milli Taylor — to introduce it to her guests at her latest sold-out Sobremesa […]
Alentejo Food & Wine Tour: Portugal’s Best-Kept Secret
“The Financial Times recently published a piece on Portugal’s “forgotten winelands” — the vast, sun-drenched region of Alentejo that forms the heart of my Alentejo food and wine tour. Thoughtfully written by Niki Blasina, it described a part of Portugal that, despite its beauty and extraordinary produce, remains remarkably under the radar.” It made me […]
Getting to grips with Tangier
I love Tangier. On a clear day, I can see the north coast of Morocco, even from my bed. But from my roof terrace, my eyes always drift across the Strait of Gibraltar to the magical and mysterious land that is Morocco. Just a 25 minutes car ride from Vejer, lies the port of Tarifa, […]
Where to Eat & Drink in Cadiz: Top 10 Definitive Guide
The oldest city in Western Europe, Cadiz juts into the Atlantic Ocean on a narrow strip of the Costa de la Luz, the ‘Coast of Light’ just outside the Sherry Triangle in southern Spain. This exposure to sea, sunlight, Sherry and distinct lack of space leaves the ancient port sun-bleached, warm, and largely preserved since […]
My Morocco Travel Tips
Welcome to Morocco Morocco is an onslaught for the senses – mysterious, enchanting, colourful, and delicious. I have toured across his lands many times. With each and every visit there are always new treasures that tantalise my appetite for more. My Latest Moroccan Expedition The experience I shared with a group of adventurous […]
Ronda – My Travel Guide
I stayed in Catalonia Hotel which is not really my style as it’s a chain and modern but the views from the 3rd-floor room over the bull ring were fabulous and I would stay again. Breakfast was an additional 17€ per person and it’s much more fun to head out to enjoy ‘tostada con tomate’ […]
The Best Beaches in Cadiz Province. Now updated for 2021
The Best Beaches in the Cadiz Province This blog post has been freshly updated for summer 2021 (you can read the original “Best beaches in Cadiz” post here) and now includes additional information on each beach including; new cafes (chiringuitos), restaurants, facilities and activities, plus I’ve added an additional beach! Welcome to my guide to […]
Seville, 10 Reasons Why You Should Go Now
Known for its flamenco and tapas, the southern Spanish city of Seville is much more than spotty swirling skirts and pretty picture-postcard scenes. Cutting-edge cuisine, world-class art and intriguing Moorish architecture make for the ultimate all-in-one city destination. 1. Small Plates, Big Taste Whether you want a traditional joint with barrel-tables, serving tortilla (Spanish omelette) […]
