As I swirl the golden liquid in my glass, I catch an aroma of freshly cut grass, the scent of extra virgin olive oil at its finest. I swallow, tasting the peppery notes of the polyphenols that have earned a small farm in South Africa’s Klein Karoo the title of the world’s best oil. As … Read more
At the heel of Italy lie fabulously exotic ‘masserie’: historic estates that transform Arabic, Greek and Spanish influences into distinctive local architecture. These hacienda-like farmhouses date from the 16th to the 18th century and are traditionally painted in dazzling white. They feature stately mansions decorated with vaulted stone halls and porches, private chapels, farm buildings … Read more
A pelican observes activity in Kalloni harbor on the Greek island of Lesbos – Horizon International Images / Alamy The clue was all the khaki bags and camera bags. In mid-April, nine-tenths of the seats on the first direct flight of the year to the Greek island of Lesbos were occupied by nature lovers. Here … Read more
Jerez is perhaps the best place in Spain to experience flamenco – Getty Images Europe Where in Spain do you think you will go in 2024? At this time of year you might fancy a quick trip to Barcelona, Malaga or Valencia for a blast of Mediterranean light and exuberance. Perhaps you are planning a … Read more