Tag: Vineyards
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The tale of New Zealand wine tasting
This week, we arrive in Blenheim and find ourselves on a wine tour that promises a glass of wine in by 10 o’clock. What can possibly go wrong.
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Snow to Nebbiolo – On the hunt for the King of Wines
From our alpine retreat to Barolo’s rolling vineyards, our journey follows winter’s retreat into Italy’s heart. Chasing spring’s lush greens, we trade snow-capped peaks for the rich allure of the ‘King of Wines.’ Twisting roads, breathtaking views, and a bottle or two – Barolo was calling, and we answered.
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Tales of Tuscany – Part 1
This week, we’re jumping into rural Tuscany with both feet. Is it really filled with beautiful towns, vineyards and olive groves? We find out.
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Champagne, mountains et un catastrophe
When you live in your motorhome even the smallest things can be an adventure or, depending on your perspective, a real pain in the arse.
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How much did it cost us? A summary of France Autumn 2022
After 54 days and over 2200 miles, this is a summary of the costs of our trip to France chasing the summer sun in 2022.
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Sleeping Beauty and dodging crocodiles
It’s now well into November, our route north is planned and Beatrix all packed up. We’ve all got that nervous excitement of a trip about to start.
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Changing seasons
As summer finally turns to Autumn, we have to leave the sun behind and turn our wheels north to beat the Brexit 90-day deadline. Always time for another beach and vineyard or two though.
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Saint Emilion and the coast
We’ve been lucky enough to see some great sunsets through the big front window of Beatrix but watching the sun go down over the vines of Saint Emilion rivals the incredible views we’ve been treated to in the Alps and the north coast of Scotland for me. This place is absolutely breathtaking.
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The Tale of French aires, sat nav issues and hairpin bends to reach the Alps
Driving to the Alps so we can live our dream of doing a ski season in Beatrix. Our first stays in French aires and finding out Beatrix can handle most things including steep roads and hairpin bends.
