Author Archives: Rupert Parker
Walking the Way of St Francis. Discover An alternative Pilgrim trail to the Camino
26/10/2016 .
Perugia. Precious Pearl of Umbria.
25/10/2016 .
Perugia is the capital of Umbria and one of the best preserved of the region’s hill towns.
Read the full story hereCalais five must-see places
14/10/2016 .
It’s easy to forget just how easy it is to get to Calais, whether by ferry, tunnel or train but most people just drive straight through on the way to somewhere else. That’s a shame because it makes a great weekend destination, perfect for stocking up on wine and other foods and enjoying excellent meals. Here are my Calais five must-see places to visit.
Read the full story hereIl Borro Hotel. Discover a Grand Tuscan estate.
10/10/2016 .
If it’s every middle class Englanders dream to own a villa in Tuscany, fashion magnate Ferruccio Ferragamo went one better with Il Borro Hotel.
Read the full story hereFirst Luxury Art Hotel. Discover this Nobleman’s Palace in Rome
09/10/2016 .
Rupert Parker reviews the First Luxury Hotel in Rome
Read the full story hereHiking Ecrins National Park
19/09/2016 .
I’d always wondered what life is like in those high altitude French Refuges, often no more than wooden shacks, nestling in the shade of the mountains. Even better, when I hear about a Tour Gourmand, or gourmet tour, hiking between them, I’m even more interested. So I pack my rucksack and set out to try hiking Ecrins National Park, about a 90 minute drive East of Grenoble.
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