Exploring the world through food and wine by land and sea

…one country at a time

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  • Cork, Ireland

    Cork, Ireland

    A brisk morning turned lovely quickly.  We docked in the center of Cobh which is very convenient if exploring on your own. You can simply walk into town or take the 24 minute train to Cork across the street from the dock. The train is what we elected. 6.30 euro…

  • Oxford Colleges

    Oxford Colleges

    Spent the day walking through the winding streets of the various colleges.  Every turn brought stunning glimpses into history and education. A light walk along the Thames to The Punter Pub for a vegetarian lunch. A few more views and a proper steak and ale pie at The Victoria for…

  • Oxford to Oxford

    Oxford to Oxford

    All in a day.   We start of new adventure in Oxford UK from our home in Oxford US.  Day one after our flight and the train to get here was a stroll through Christ Church College. Off to a relaxing boat ride down the Thames and a break for a…

  • A Day in Athens

    A Day in Athens

    The cruise portion of this adventure came to an end in Athens.  After getting to our hotel super early, we strolled through the national garden and saw the official guards. And found ourselves at a church! All leading up to meeting for our food tour. After a rest…the Acropolis. Not…

  • Mykonos

    Mykonos

    Our last full day of our cruise portion was spent on Mykonos. This small rock of a. Island covered in the iconic white washed buildings in the Agean Sea was as magical as anticipated.  With a lovely evening sail away…

  • Another great trip…on our last day then back home

    Until next time…

  • Stavanger

    Our last port of call in Norway.  We elected to stroll through town and do some sight seeing and shopping.  The old Stavanger district with its white washed houses and gardens is stunning.

  • Olden

    The last of the Nordic hikes…Briksdal Glacier.  First a shot of Olden then off to the very long hike.  Beauty is everywhere (and some goats).

  • Geiranger

    At the interior point of the fjord is this sweet village.  Another hike for us.  This time along the waterfall trail.  The river rages from the snow melt in the Spring.

  • Sailing through the Geiranger Fjord

    No words.  From the start to our destination at the end of the fjord.

  • Alesund

    Woke up as we were just entering the fjord to go into Alesund and was greeted by a wonderful view. And then we docked in this magical little town.  Staggeringly clean and postcard pretty. Our main goal of the day was to hike up Mount Aksla.  You can see the…

  • Made it to Norway.  First up…Bergen

    We have been here before but that sail in is always just beautiful.  It takes three hours to get to the pier.  Great views along the way.  Nice walk around town as well. 

  • Goodbye to the UK for now

    After a fun time exploring Bath, Salisbury, Winchester and Southampton, we are off to Norway and the fjords today.  Had to do a shout out to the White Star Tavern where we stayed the last two nights.  Great staff, amazing breakfast, fun pub, happy hour and 16 guest rooms.  We…

  • Winchester

    Today a day trip to Winchester, which turned out to be a very nice day. Quick train over from Southampton and jumped right in with a walk through town on the way to the Cathedral. Then a stroll through the Close and nearby Bishops house next to the old ruins.…

  • Salisbury

    We moved one step close to Southampton today coming to Salisbury for a night.  Took a walking tour around Salisbury. With a stop for lunch at The Pickled Frog for some Cornish mussels in cream and wine. Then spent the afternoon at the Cathedral and viewing the Magna Carta.