You no longer have to go to the other side of the world to visit vineyards, but there is certainly something very special about a visit to the Douro Valley, Sonora or Margaret River.
Discover 20 of my favorites among all the attractions in Skåne – from white-sand beaches and dramatic cliffs to castles, vineyards and islands. Here are the places you don't want to miss on your next trip!
Alsace is a region where medieval half-timbered villages, grand castles and vineyards coexist with rolling mountains. Here are 11 attractions in Alsace – from fairytale Eguisheim to mighty Haut-Koenigsbourg.
On Kullahalvön Meet the sea, the sun and the wind, row after row of vines. Join us at three Skåne vineyards that deliver world-class experiences and taste sensations.
Vézelay appears from a distance like the crown of a hill, surrounded by endless sunflower fields and vineyards. Once one of Europe's greatest religious destinations – and although the number of pilgrims has dwindled over the years, the village and its surroundings are still an obvious stop in Burgundy.
Forget your usual macarons – in Riquewihr, macarons are something else entirely. We follow the scent of freshly baked coconut macaroons through cobblestone alleys and half-timbered houses in search of Alsace’s sweetest secret.
Kaysersberg, with its half-timbered houses and Grand Cru wine fields, is an Alsatian gem where history, wine and gastronomy come together for an unforgettable experience.
In the heart of Alsace, along the famous Route des Vins, lies the fairytale village of Eguisheim, a place where culture and wine traditions that date back to Roman times meet.
In Saale-Unstrut, Germany's northernmost wine region, vines wind steeply down the sun-warmed slopes. With its more than a thousand-year-old wine traditions, wines are produced here in small volumes that rarely leave the region. Join us for a tasty day at the Herzoglicher Weinberg winery in Freyburg.
In Beaune, most things revolve around the city's famous vineyards. Enjoy fantastic wines, good food and the inviting atmosphere of Burgundy's uncrowned wine capital.
The Württemberg wine region's wine tradition stretches back over two thousand years. I visited Schwarz Weingut and learned about traditional winemaking and vineyards around Stuttgart.
The Bjäre peninsula is so much more than Båstad, tennis and fine golf courses. Here are six of my most flavorful favorites in Scania's northwesternmost corner - from cafes to farm shops and a unique winery.
Among the world's steepest vineyards and in a winding river valley, you will find Germany's most famous wine region, the Mosel. The Mosel Valley is dramatic, small-scale and eye-poppingly beautiful. Here, among castles, ruins, vineyards and half-timbered houses, we went on a road trip on one of Europe's most beautiful (and slowest) roads.
Vineyard, restaurant and farm hotel all in one Ivögården if you think holistically and locally grown, even about the wine! Come along to Sweden's smallest commercial vineyard.
Where the waves of Skälderviken roll in over Kullahalvöns northern coast is nature at its wildest and most beautiful. Here lies the small fishing village of Arild, named one of Europe's secret gems. And I can't help but agree.
In Tuscany's highest town Montepulciano is produced one of Tuscany's best wines - "The noble wine" - Vino Nobile. Here, among Renaissance palaces, cypress alleys and cobbled streets, it's easy to enjoy a little extra of Italy's beauty.
About 30 minutes drive from Perth in Western Australia is the Swan Valley. Here, among the fertile soil of the green hills, hours of sunshine abound and many tasty sights are offered.
I had decided to stay at least one night at a vineyard in the Douro while we were in Portugal. Round hills with steep vineyards where I would be served the estate's crisp white wine in condensation-sweaty glasses at sunset.
In the Douro Valley's hot and dry climate, wine has been grown along the steep river banks for hundreds of years. We drove around among vineyards and wine hotels and learned all about port wine and enjoyed the world's most beautiful views.
