Cider houses, San Sebastian, Spain

Cider house rules

The Basque region of Spain around San Sebastian has a long tradition of making cider. You can see for yourself – but a visit to one of the cider houses is anything but normal!

guinness factory tour

The many shades of Guinness

The Guinness brand is synonymous with Ireland but the story is about much more than a beer. There’s a long history intertwined with the country.

Frog juice, Arequipa, Peru

A frog in my throat

I don’t think this is going to be the most pleasant experience, as I watch the main ingredient for my drink hop across the bench in front of me.

egyptian wine

Reviving the nectar of Ancient Egypt

It was once an important part of Ancient Egyptian culture but wine has virtually disappeared from the country. Now there is a small revival of the drink.

saint emilion wine tasting

Wine in the French countryside

The French wine-making region of Saint-Emilion is one of the most famous in the world. But what’s it like to visit as a tourist?