Hidden way, deep within the rolling hills that delineate the three great rivers of France’s beautiful south-west, a dignified and sedate gold ‘rush’ is slowly taking place. For the past ten years, an increasing number of farmers in the Lot, Célé and Aveyron valleys have been cultivating their land to grow a crop that was once integral to the prosperity of the region...

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Moro & Morito – the stylish-yet-understated London restaurant, purveyor of fine Andalucian and Moorish cuisine; and her young upstart of a brother next door, the tiny tapas bar spin-off which exhibits a genius all of its own. Either – or both – are certainly worth a visit if you are ever in the area... Read the full post

Emma and David Ilsley arrived in Las Alpujarras almost 14 years ago, and immediately fell in love with the quiet simplicity of the region and its unassuming people. Passionate about producing their own food, they now grow a wide variety of vegetables on their nearby finca in Mairena... Read the full post

There are many reasons why you should visit Venice at least once in your lifetime, not least because it is simply one of the most magical, unique and beautiful cities in the world. Colourful boats making their way along the waterways, elegant architecture lining the square and canals, iconic landmarks such as St Mark’s Square, the Grand Canal, the Rialto Bridge and, of course, the Bridge of Sighs… Read the full post

The journey continues, for those rascally Hairy Bikers, eating their way through Europe on a mammoth “Bake-ation” that certainly looks like a lot of fun. In the latest episode they reached Italy, where they were genuinely thrilled to find a baker who made pasta-filled pies! Read the full post