The Rare Welsh Bit

Food Travel

My Top Food Travel Moments, Told By Photos

Baby spinach, lobster and truffle oil salad from Nobu restaurant in Doha - a top food travel experience.

“A picture is worth a thousand words,” said the Chinese. Even the most articulate of writers are limited by what they can say using words alone. A well-written article might make me feel interested, engaged, informed – perhaps even uplifted or even humoured – but a picture-perfect photograph knows no bounds. The mere glimpse of […] Read more…

10 Latvian Foods to Try When You Visit Riga

A jar of sprats

Discover some of the best Latvian foods to try when visiting the capital city, Riga or elsewhere in Latvia. Perched on the Baltic Sea sandwiched between Estonia, Lithuania, Russia and Belarus, Latvia is often overlooked on European travel itineraries. While the destination has been increasing in popularity over recent years and there are many things […] Read more…

Vino & Vinyasa: Spanish Wine & Yoga Retreat at Suryalila, Andalusia

A dog warming himself in front of a wood-burning stove at Suryalila Spanish wine and yoga retreat in Andalucia, Spain

Suryalila Yoga Retreat Centre in the province of Cádiz, Andalusia has launched a new ‘Vino and Vinyasa’ wine and yoga retreat offering a brief introduction to Spanish wine, alongside invigorating yoga classes. Nestled on an ancient olive hacienda on a dusty country road in the foothills of the Sierra de Grazalema in the province of […] Read more…

The Best Bars and Pubs in Wrexham

Two cocktails sitting on a bar

Discover the best bars and pubs in Wrexham with This Is Wrexham’s new ‘Night Owls’ visitor itinerary. The largest town in north Wales, Wrexham is perhaps best known for its ancient landmarks and rich industrial history. As a county, Wrexham is home to two of the seven wonders of Wales – St. Giles Church in […] Read more…

What to Eat in Bali, Indonesia

Tempeh and rice, traditional Indonesian food

In this post, we’ll take a look at the basic concept behind traditional Indonesian food, before moving on to discover the most unmissable Indonesian dishes and what to eat in Bali. Finally, we’ll finish off by answering some of the most popular questions tourists ask about food when visiting Bali. Characterised by rugged green volcanic […] Read more…