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Becker Vineyards Texas Iconoclast Cabernet Franc 1995
This has to be one of the most surprising wines I have tasted in recent years. Back in 1997 I was attending the Annual Meeting of the Association of American Geographers held in Texas, and spent some time afterwards in … Continue reading
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Andalucia Field Course Day 3 – Valle Tropical
The third day of our undergraduate field course in Andalucia took us to the villages of Otivar and Jete in the Valle Tropical to the north of Almunécar. It provided a vivid reminder that geography is about all of the … Continue reading
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The surreal world of England’s railways
It was a grey, cold, miserable afternoon today – in case anyone hadn’t noticed… We arrived at Huntingdon station soon after 16.00, only to discover that we had just missed the 15.59 train to King’s Cross! Buoyed by a fine … Continue reading
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The Trout at Tadpole Bridge
For those seeking a quiet and relaxed, hidden away pub with accommodation, fine food and an excellent wine list, look no further than the Trout at Tadpole Bridge. Set on the river Thames at Buckland Marsh, just to the east … Continue reading
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Sagrantino – Berlin
The Sagrantino grape makes one of my favourite wines. It has strong tannins and tends to be low yielding, producing wines that are rich, dark, complex and long-lived. The classic area where it is grown is the small town of … Continue reading
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Prague – a selection of restaurants
Prague has to be one of my favourite cities in the world! At any season, and despite the masses of tourists, it is possible to escape and find some wonderful hidden away places. A short visit over the last couple … Continue reading
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Croatia: seascapes, wine and food
So, I have been hiding away in the Dalmatian coast of Croatia for the last week – and greatly enjoying the amazing coastal scenery! Dubrovnik – despite the thousands of tourists – has to be one of the most beautiful … Continue reading
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Lugano grottos and wines…
Thanks to Isabella Rega, I had an opportunity last week not only to learn much more about the exciting research ongoing at the Università degli Svizzera italiana in the field of ICT4D (NewMinE Lab and webatelier.net), but also to enjoy … Continue reading
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Maputo restaurants
Not everyone would automatically think of Mozambique for its culinary excellence – but for those who like fine seafood, Maputo’s restaurants are definitely worth exploring. Mozambique is a forgiving country, and despite the violent war of independence it still retains … Continue reading
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Brussels restaurants
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