Food Travel for Couples
Food is an important part of how we experience a destination. From discovering regional specialities and traditional dishes to visiting wineries, tasting local produce and taking part in cooking experiences, some of our favourite travel memories have been made around a table.
Explore our first-hand food and drink experiences from Europe and beyond, including Swiss chocolate and cheese, Moroccan cooking, Balkan wines, Italian and Croatian cuisine, and other local specialities we’ve discovered on our journeys together.
These guides focus on the experiences behind the food — the places we’ve visited, the people and traditions we’ve encountered, and the flavours that have made particular journeys memorable. Whether you’re looking for a cooking class, a local wine experience, regional food to try, or simply another reason to stop for lunch along the way, discover how food can become part of the adventure.
The second part of our France road trip took us from the sweet wines of Barsac to the Atlantic beaches of Cap Ferret, fresh oysters and the spectacular Dune du Pilat. On the way north, we explored Château de Chenonceau and the unusual underground mushroom farm and sculpted town at Cave des Roches.
Our three-week France road trip in August 2007 began among Burgundy’s wine cellars before taking us to the French Alps, sunny Provence, Nice, Pont du Gard and dramatic Rocamadour. Discover the places, food, wine and unexpected moments that made this journey memorable.
Join us for a long weekend in Carcassonne and Toulouse, combining a medieval fortress, chocolate and wine tastings, French markets and a vineyard visit. We share our experience of exploring southern France by public transport, with practical tips and costs from our October 2023 trip.
We spent Easter in Alsace during a spring road trip through Germany, France and Switzerland. From a cosy night in Strasbourg to Colmar’s colourful Easter market, discover historic streets, regional food and an easy-going escape for two.
Our Puglia winter road trip continues from Ostuni through the Valle d’Itria to Bari, with sunset in Locorotondo, Grotta del Trullo, an olive oil tasting and a relaxing final night near Bari Airport.
We explored Puglia in winter, travelling from Matera to the Salento coast, with cave hotels, dramatic coastal scenery, Lecce, the Fòcara di Novoli and one memorable lunch at a Puglian farmhouse.
From chocolate tasting at Maison Cailler to the vineyards of Lavaux and cheese straight from the source in Emmental, this is our tasty side of Switzerland.
Our first-hand guide to Montenegro seafood, from exceptional Bay of Kotor mussels and buzara to scallops and local wine, with an easy recipe for cooking fresh seafood.
Looking for the best Moroccan cooking class near Marrakesh? We spent a day at Faim d’Épices learning to make tajine, msemen and Moroccan salads while discovering the secrets of saffron, argan oil and traditional spices. Here’s why it’s one of the best experiences for couples visiting Morocco.
A couples guide to Dalmatia food and wine – explore local dishes, peka cooking, wineries, and authentic dining experiences along Croatia’s Adriatic coast.
