July 14, 2024 - Big 7 Travel Team
South Australia is indisputably Australia’s wine state. It has 18 wonderful wine regions and 80% of Australia’s premium wine comes from this state. Adelaide, the capital city of the state, is home to the National Wine Centre. It is an ideal destination for wine lovers. Within an hour’s drive of [...]
July 2, 2024 - Big 7 Travel Team
While you might travel to Finland in order to check out the Northern Lights or visit some of the city’s best bars, you’ll be delighted to learn that there are actually quite a few quality wine bars in Helsinki. [...]
April 11, 2024 - Big 7 Travel Team
Italy’s highest mountain south of the Alps is also one of the world’s largest active volcanoes. It’s so large, in fact, that on a clear day you can see it from halfway across Sicily. For years, most people headed straight to the Parco dell’Etna for a hike across the black [...]
June 14, 2021 - Allie D'Almo
A trip to Chianti or the Loire Valley might be out of the question right now, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up daydreaming about sophisticated days out sipping on sparkling wines. As Europe heats up, the UK is becoming a prime winemaking region, thanks to its dry [...]
August 24, 2020 - Big 7 Travel Team
Did you know that Italy is the world’s largest producer of wine? With wine produced in every region of the country, you’ll find amazing varieties to try. It’s home to some of the oldest wine producing regions in the world. To learn more about Italian wine, here’s the top wine [...]
December 20, 2019 - Elizabeth Thorn
There are close to 200 commercial vineyards in the , making it one of Europe’s many wine-producing countries. And, while Dutch wine might not be one of the most popular varieties amongst world travellers, you’ll find that the country produces some delightful Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and more. [...]
December 17, 2019 - Elizabeth Thorn
Lebanon is one of the oldest wine-producing countries in the world, with the Phoenicians being responsible for the widespread distribution of Lebanese grapes over 4,000 years ago. [...]
December 4, 2019 - Elizabeth Thorn
There’s no shortage of stylish wine bars in . In fact, there are so many that it made crafting a list of just the top seven quite hard. [...]
November 22, 2019 - Elizabeth Thorn
Where do the locals go in for a good glass of wine? As the largest metropolitan city in the Lombardy region, it comes as no surprise that some of the country’s most artisanal wines are crafted just outside of Milan. Rare, small productions and labels are shipped to the [...]
November 18, 2019 - Elizabeth Thorn
Explore any of the 13 different wine regions in and you’ll encounter several varietals of grapes and labels that producers export to countries all around the world. And, while Reisling has been produced in Germany since 1435, if you head to any of the best wine bars in Munich, [...]
November 18, 2019 - Elizabeth Thorn
The city might be a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but when it comes to French wine culture and nightlife, you’ll actually find some of the best wine bars in . [...]
November 11, 2019 - Elizabeth Thorn
Positioned perfectly on the shores of Baie des Anges, is one of the hottest tourist destinations in the French Riviera. Not only is it known for its superb climate, charming terraces, and holiday homes, but Nice is also quite popular as a destination for those who love wine. [...]
October 31, 2019 - Elizabeth Thorn
Florence, the capital city of Tuscany, is well-known around the world for the famous Duomo and for being home to various masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture. However, aside from Michelangelo artworks, this Tuscan city is also home to a superb wine scene. [...]
October 30, 2019 - Elizabeth Thorn
While Napa Valley and the rolling hills of Tuscany might be more romanticised in terms of famous wine destinations, the Douro Valley in is one of the most beautiful wine regions in the world. [...]
October 30, 2019 - Elizabeth Thorn
Known for sizzling flamenco performances, exquisite sangria, and perhaps even, still, the infamous bullfighting ring, the Spanish capital city of has also become one of the biggest gastronomical hotspots in the world over the past few decades. [...]
October 30, 2019 - Sarah Clayton-Lea
Not only does Wellington have amazing coffee and beer bars, the city is also a hotspot for lots of hip and cosy wine bars. Some of the wine bars in Wellington are among the cutest you’ll ever step foot in. [...]
October 29, 2019 - Sarah Clayton-Lea
Not only does Ghent have amazing coffee and beer bars, the city is also a hotspot for lots of hip and cosy wine bars. Some of the wine bars in Ghent are among the cutest you’ll ever step foot in. [...]
October 23, 2019 - Molly Harris
When thinking of wine destinations in Europe, a few like France, Spain and Italy likely come to mind. These best wine countries in Europe go beyond basics. Any vino lover needs to take a tour of these beautiful regions, where you can tour vineyards and sample all the best grapes [...]
February 12, 2019 - Sarah Clayton-Lea
It’s no secret that South Africa is home to some of the world’s most exciting wines and vineyards. Wine tasting is one of the best ways to spend a day in Cape Town – discovering new wines while touring the beautiful landscape is a real highlight. [...]