Swirling the golden liquid in my glass, I take in the aroma of freshly mown grass, the scent of extra virgin olive oil at its best. Swallowing, I savor the spicy notes of polyphenols that have helped a small farm in South Africa’s Klein Karoo region earn the title of the world’s best oil. As… Read More »
Extraordinarily exotic ‘masserie’ adorning Italy’s heels; Historic rural estates that combine Arab, Greek and Spanish influences into a distinctive vernacular architecture. Dating from the 16th to the 18th centuries, these hacienda-like farms, traditionally painted dazzling white, feature baronial mansions adorned with vaulted stone halls and porticoes, private chapels, farm buildings and sometimes cone-roofed ‘trulli’ opening… Read More »
A pelican observes activity in the port of Kalloni on the Greek island of Lesbos – Horizon International Images / Alamy The clue was all khakis and camera bags. In mid-April, nine-tenths of the seats on the year’s first direct flight to the Greek island of Lesbos were occupied by wildlife enthusiasts. Here in the… Read More »
Jerez is arguably the best place to experience flamenco in Spain – Getty Images Europe Where are you planning to go in Spain in 2024? At this time of year, you may be dreaming of a short trip to Barcelona, Malaga or Valencia to experience the light and enthusiasm of the Mediterranean. You could be… Read More »