Day 18: South Island of New Zealand ~ Cardrona & Wanaka
We set off from Queenstown on day 18 headed towards Mt Cook. It is possible to do the 3 1/2 hours (272km) journey in a day. But we weren’t in a hurry and wanted to stop at one of the …
We set off from Queenstown on day 18 headed towards Mt Cook. It is possible to do the 3 1/2 hours (272km) journey in a day. But we weren’t in a hurry and wanted to stop at one of the …
Yes, people travel from across the globe to Islay for its whisky and to discover how its made. Hopefully they also visit its incredible 19th century Islay woollen mill, another fascinating hive of industry from the past; it shouldn’t be …
Across the sweeping, misty landscape, below a heather covered slope, flanked on one side by wind swept pine trees, next to the gently lapping shores of Loch Finlaggan, remain the ruins of the mystical island settlement of Finlaggan. Situated in the …
Laphroiag single malt whisky has been described in many ways by those who enjoy its sensuous, peaty flavour. ‘A dank tench of seaweed peat and salt, with a light haze of freshly mown hay, unmistakable’ ‘Imagine liquefying the best campfire of …
“Imagine liquifying the best campfire of the summer and bottling it as pure happiness.” “A dram in your hand, sand between your toes, the world at your feet, embrace the passion, love life” This and much more has been said about …
Nestled within small inlets along the mystical, low lying coastline of the small Scottish island of Islay, whose rhythm is dominated by the seasons and the sea, are a collection of single malt whisky distilleries. Each one producing their own unique, …