Visiting Kolios Winery in Cyprus

The Kolios winery offers commanding views over the plains of the Paphos region. At an altitude of approximately 1,000 metres (3,000 feet) above sea level, the roots of vines penetrate deep into the region’s white limestone. The mineral-rich rock and weather at that altitude are key factors in shaping the character of Kolios winery’s wines.

A Bari food tour by rickshaw

“Bari is flat, so it’s perfect for cycling,” says Alf, who turns to look at me as he pedals. I have it easy, I’m sat under the canopy of his rickshaw and taking a foodie tour around Bari Vecchia, the old town in the heart of Apulia capital.

Coffee at Café A Brasileira in Lisbon

Travellers visiting Lisbon and keen to experience Portuguese culture often head out at night for a Fado show after pounding the city’s cobbled pavements during a packed day of sightseeing. Pausing for a coffee, though, can be just as effective a way of finding a window to view the nation’s soul.

Slow cooker pulled pork recipe

While travelling in South Carolina, I had the pleasure of eating pulled pork plus a range of other succulent barbecued dishes at Piggyback’s BBQ and Catfish in Lake City. Served with the likes of grilled shrimps, sauce-lathered barbecued ribs and sweetcorn, the food — and southern hospitality — made a positive impression.