The poet, William Wordsworth wrote about daffodils, “besides the lake, beneath the trees, fluttering and dancing in the breeze…” and here...

It’s a beautiful day in the forest around Monchique. My senses are awakened by a cool breeze lightly brushing my face and the sound of...

How would I describe the past few months? Inspiring, diverse, enjoyable and challenging at times. Overall, enlightening. Here are a few...

In August 2018 wildfires tore through a large area of the Serra de Monchique region in Southern Portugal where I live. I spent the next...

I live on a mountain surrounded by trees and plants and it reinforces my love of nature and the great outdoors. It has always been there,...

Research shows time spent in nature can reduce stress and improve the body’s immune system and mood. According to a report from the...

I came across this photo that took me back to my trip to Ethiopia when I went in search of white honey. It was a journey that took me...

Rain and green pastures make for nutritious grass that provides food for cows and brings us the quality ingredients Ireland is known for....

Honey is a big part of the culture in the Serra De Monchique region with around 1,500 beekeepers. Many are hobbyists and keep bees and...

It was one of those weeks, you know the ones when nothing seems to be going right? Work wise, I had a couple of frustrating situations...

Do you find air travel fun or has it become a chore? We might be excited about the destination but with all the best-laid plans – delays,...

Exploring French butter, meeting the producers and learning about the terroir and what makes great tasting butter. First stop is Brittany...

It was a real pleasure to guest write for honeyexplorer on the food scene in Cape Town. Have a read of where to go for breakfast, lunch...