I've been to the Canaries more than 50 times - here's where I escape the crowds More than six million British holidaymakers are drawn to the warmth and variety of the Spanish archipelago every year - but it's still easy to find quiet spots

More Canaries content from me: inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...

Meet the 'stew queens' of northern Spain Travel to Spain’s north coast and through inland dairy pastures, and you’ll find the stew queens of Asturias, the guisanderas, slow cooking traditional food for a new generation of diners.

This is one of the most enjoyable pieces I've ever written, not just because I was fed to bursting with deep, rich stews and slow-cooked dishes but because the guisanderas were so warm and welcoming and giving of their time: www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/artic...

Chatting pastries tourism, as you do: BBC News - Bakery tourism: 'There's no limit on how far we'll travel for pastries'
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How to sip your way through Asturias - Wanderlust Explore a lush region of Spain where cider is so deeply ingrained in the local culture that it has been recognised by UNESCO

Chatting cider in northern Spain for Wanderlust: How to sip your way through Asturias www.wanderlustmagazine.com/inspiration/...

A potted history of Welsh leeks Lemon and caraway biscuits recipe

It’s Welsh Kitchen time. This issue, I’m talking about the history and cultural significance of Welsh leeks and there’s a recipe for lemon and caraway biscuits – perfect for Easter. open.substack.com/pub/welshkit...

The underrated Spanish city with a mild climate and serious food credentials A guild of female chefs is keeping generations of family tradition alive through authentic dishes

This piece about food in Oviedo for the ipaper (thanks @sophielamtravel.bsky.social for the commission): inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...

Wizz Europe Aug-Sep 24' No Cafe Created with the Heyzine flipbook maker

And this piece about the whistling language of La Gomera for Wizz Air magazine (thanks Claire Koksal for the commission): lxm-group.aflip.in/0f54096ee1.h...

Well this is a lovely treat. Two shortlisted entires for the Spain Talks awards.

Discover the history and culture of Tenerife Beyond the beaches lie rich traditional towns and exciting landmarks of cultural heritage

More Tenerife talk from me: www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/tener...

Tantalising the tastebuds in Tenerife for the Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/tener...

Delighted that my Welsh Kitchen newsletter has been shortlisted for the Wales Food and Drink Champion of the Year category at the Wales Food and Drink Awards 2025: foodanddrinkawards.wales/award/2025-a...

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I can't quite believe it, but my little newsletter all about Welsh food and culture has hit 1,000 subscribers! Diolch o galon, thank you so much to everyone who has got involved, and for letting me drop into your email inboxes every month. X

5 of the best wineries on the Gran Canaria Wine Route Gran Canaria’s diverse landscapes and distinct microclimate allow for excellent grape-growing. Journey along this wine trail to find the region's best vineyards, bodegas and restaurants, as well as ou...

In Gran Canaria soon and fancy a little vino? Check out my National Geographic Traveller guide to five of the island's best bodegas: www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/artic... #winetourism #canaryislands

Work in progress – Cardiff University on how it’s preparing journalism students for a career in the fast-evolving media industry - FIPP Over the last five years, the media workplace has evolved at breakneck speed. Seismic factors like the Covid pandemic (and a move towards flexible working), the relentless rise of generative AI and an...

Great to chat to Fipp about the next gen of media professionals: fipp.com/news/work-in...
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Pantry pick 'n' mix Leicecs (light cakes) recipe

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Bring on the batter Pikelets recipe

Welsh batter inspo: welshkitchen.substack.com/p/bring-on-t...

Do the little (food) things Happy St David's Day – Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus! Happy St David's Day! Check out the latest Welsh Kitchen #newsletter for all things Welsh food and drink: Do the little (food) things welshkitchen.substack.com/p/do-the-lit...

Should you choose #Lanzarote or #Fuerteventura for a holiday? From volcano tours to movie-featured beaches, find out what these two popular Canary Islands have to offer with
@rosswclarke.bsky.social's guide here 👉 weather2travel.com/blog/lanzaro...