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Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

berkinsel — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 22:48:57 +0000

Of the whole islands I have been in Mediterranean, Menorca has this something that impressed me beyond it’s natural beauty. What I mean is not a tangible thing but rather a feeling you get after you spend couple of days. Yes it has one of the finest selection of beaches. Yes it is easily accessible […]

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The Cholmondeley Arms, Cheshire Countryside

berkinsel — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 15:33:15 +0000

The Cholmondeley Arms is a unique experience in many ways . The decor is charming and cosy. Attention to detail is noteworthy. It is a fine example of how an authentic pub should be . There is a very nice cottage right next door to the pub. There are 6 unique rooms in the so called […]

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Gin Tonic: The Drink of Appreciation & why I am impressed by how Madrid embraces it.

berkinsel — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 10:04:48 +0000

Gin tonic is without a doubt one of my favourite cocktails. As simple it is to prepare it yet it has to be done just right. Complementary ingredients such as lime, satsuma or cucumber all adds a different twist. The ultimate outcome however relies heavily on the brand of gin that has been used and […]

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Antibes, French Riviera

berkinsel — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 08:41:03 +0000

Antibes is one of the iconic places to visit in the riviera. It has a very lively town centre and an interesting terrain, coupled with nice restaurants. You have to be careful though. Let me tell you why: When we first arrived to Antibes, we parked our car to hotels garage and let ourselves directly […]

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Beaujolais Region, France

berkinsel — Sun, 11 Aug 2013 06:00:50 +0000

A visit to the wine making region of Beaujolais is a meditative activity. The landscape here at the hills of Beaujolais is so wonderful, so peaceful that you can spend hours looking to those lovely vineyards and the shadows they create. Not to mention the vast number of vineyards you can visit. Just in the […]

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Hotel Restaurant Chez La Rose, Beaujolais Region

berkinsel — Sat, 10 Aug 2013 06:00:17 +0000

After a drive of an hour or so from Lyon we were in the wine-making village of Juliénas in the Beaujolais Region. We parked our car to look for somewhere to eat and we ended up in the Hotel / Restaurant Chez la Rose. We had no reservation and it was a bit late but the lady […]

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Le Lavandou, French Riviera

berkinsel — Thu, 01 Aug 2013 17:47:40 +0000

Le Lavandou is a lovely seaside village in southern France which still keeps it authenticity. The tourists blend in with the locals nicely in summer time . We had a lovely evening in our visit to Le Lavandou. First had a nice dinner in one of the restaurants located alongside the shoreline and it was […]

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Valon Pont d’Arc, Ardèche, France

berkinsel — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:23:03 +0000

I admit, this is not a hidden gem anymore but truth be told it was my first time in Valon Pont d’Arc and it was a memorable start for our riviera journey. Of course, it was late July and the area was heavily packed with tourists. Still, we could be able to find a spot […]

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Cassis, Provence, France

berkinsel — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:22:33 +0000

The French Riviera has always been one of the most popular holiday destinations in the entire Mediterranean. Spectacular it is, yes. But in some ways it owes its fashionable status to the updates from celebrities as well. As a result, masses flock to the region every summer to be part of this “stylishness” . Not to forget […]

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Poissonerie Laurent, Cassis, France

berkinsel — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:13:39 +0000

Spontaneity is good ! I mean, at least occasionally. It was the first time we have been to Cassis and we were walking alongside the marina and saying, what a lovely village. After a moment of idleness, we were reminded by our bodies that we are really hungry. Thereafter we find ourselves in a rather picky […]

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