Hugo cocktail recipe
The Hugo, if you haven’t already been introduced, is a light, refreshing cocktail that has a reputation for being sophisticated. It’s proven popular in Germany for the past couple of summers.
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The Hotel Elephant in Weimar, Germany
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe used to sip Madeira wine in the cellar, Adolf Hitler stayed at least 35 times and there’s a secret tunnel dating from World War II and leading from the cellar under the adjacent market place
Home dining in Estonia
“I was always interested in cooking but I’m not a professional chef,” says Merrit Kiho demurely. She’s putting the final touches to a plate of homemade rabbit pate and black bread in the kitchen of her house, which doubles as one of the top-rated restaurants in Estonia.
The Vegetarian Butcher meat-free products
Within the dining room of the Carlton Ambassador Hotel, in the Dutch city of The Hague, I was served a gourmet meal prepared using products from The Vegetarian Butcher.
Oberweis Luxembourg
On entering the Oberweis flagship store, in central Luxembourg, I mutter a wow of appreciation at the immaculate presentation of the cakes, pastries and delicatessen items displayed in the counters on the ground floor.
Laurent Gerbaud Belgian chocolate maker
“I am a chocolate maker. I started in 2001 and now I have a shop and workshop together, working more like a restaurant,” says Laurent Gerbaud, introducing himself at his chic, central Brussels base.
Ski instructing on Alpe d’Huez
Christian Jacques is an École du Ski Français (ESF) ski instructor working in the Alpe d’Huez grande domain Ski. Last week I spent time with the 57 year old, who’s in his 38th season as an instructor, exploring the 250km network of pistes in the French resort.
The Landmark Trust’s historic buildings
Looking for a memorable place to spend a few days with your friends or family? Last week I met with Ed Percival, the Landmark Trust’s Head of Marketing and Communications, to learn what his organisation has to offer travellers.
Serralves Museum Porto: contemporary art & more
The Serralves Foundation was established in 1989. Within a relatively short space of time, it became recognised as one of Portugal’s leading cultural and contemporary art institutions.
Visiting Lisbon’s Oceanarium
Lisbon’s Oceanarium, the Oceanário de Lisboa as it’s known locally, is an example of a tourist attraction that successfully grabs and holds the attention of adults as well as kids.