Two evenings of exquisite food in Franschhoek taught me that pleasure does not necessarily increase with the number of courses. Between premium wine pairings, Wagyu supplements and a diminishing appetite, I began to suspect that the most elusive luxury in fine dining might be knowing when to stop serving it.
Tag: vacation
A Word in Albania’s Defence
Albania is not the easiest country to travel through, but perhaps that is part of its appeal. Beyond the erratic driving and uneven infrastructure are dramatic mountains, clear seas, excellent food, surprisingly good wine and, above all, remarkable warmth. We went for a wedding and came home with a much broader affection for the country itself.
Spectacular Venice
After some weeks of various holidays combined (X-Mas, New Year and finally skiing), I am coming back from "offline-mode". Sometimes it just feels good to log out completely and to enjoy the digital silence on social networks. But hey, I…
