Seef beer: a lost Belgian beer

Seef bier (pronounced ‘safe’) was a popular style of beer in and around the Belgian city of Antwerp prior to the outbreak of World War One. It was known as ‘the Champagne of the poor people’ yet its production died out and for many years the recipe was lost.

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.