Experience Reviews

A Foodie Guide to Porto: My Second Visit as a Chef and Food Tour Guide

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Illustrated Foodie Guide to Porto featuring a scenic view of the Douro River at sunset, with terracotta rooftops, Portuguese cuisine, and the text overlay 'Foodie’s Guide to Porto'.

Porto is one of those cities that pulls you back in. Maybe it’s the warmth—not just of the sun, but of the people. Maybe it’s the food, cheap and honest. Or maybe it’s the wine, which, on this trip, I realised just how little I knew about. Either way, this wasn’t our first trip, and … Read more

Why the Médoc Marathon Might Be the Best Food & Wine Tour in France

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An illustration of the Médoc Marathon finish line, with runners crossing while holding oversized wine glasses, surrounded by confetti, balloons, and a grand château in the background.

I’m no runner, but a marathon that winds through the world’s most famous vineyards, with stops every few kilometres to feast on the best wine and gourmet food France has to offer, might just tempt me to strap up my gammy knee, lay off the fags and get running. Welcome to your guide to the … Read more