Join us in today's episode as we take you to the gorgeous beach town of Tossa de Mar on the Costa Brava, in Spain. We share all the info about this incredible little city – the beaches, the cafes and restaurants, the walled fortress, the lighthouse, our magnificent accommodation and heaps more. If you want to hike – we tell you where to go, If you want to scuba dive we tell you where you can do that night or day. If you want a secluded beach – we share how to get there and if you want some...

In today’s episode we are in Girona, just north of Barcelona in Spain.  This is a little known Spanish gem and I’m sure after this episode you will definitely want to visit. Many people do daytrips from Barcelona as it is only 38 minutes on the fast train, but we share the best 3 day itinerary for exploring this interesting city.  Of course we cover the fascinating history including the most preserved Jewish Quarter in Spain, we walk the city walls after we found the entrance (thanks to a...

Did you know Barcelona has an Arc to Triumph – and it is at the entrance to a stunning park area filled with lakes, gold encrusted waterfalls, tropical jungle plants and even a zoo? No, neither did we and this was our 4th trip to Barcelona. Not only did we discover this gorgeous area, we finally went to the world-famous Montserrat monastery complex high in the mountains, just outside of the city. We loved it so much and can’t believe we left it this long to experience the incredible place. We...

Today’s episode is covering all the things you need to know for planning the perfect trip to Croatia. Whether you have 6 weeks like we did, or a shorter amount of time, we give you the must dos and definite don’ts. We also cover the places you can’t miss as well as the top things to do and see in those places. From the mountains of Istria, to the capital Zagreb, the stunning Plitvice Lakes, city walls of Dubrovnik and Emperor’s palace in Split to the best islands to visit – we cover it all...

Join us as we take you to Kotor in Montenegro, just over the border from Croatia.  We spent 3 days exploring and we share all the info you need for a visit to this small medieval city. Learn about the old town, the fortress walk, the best speed boat tour where to stay and the best places to eat and drink. Of course, we cover some history and also some things to consider when travelling to Montenegro – including tips on crossing the border. Listen as we share the stories of how people kept...

This week we are taking you to the most chilled, pretty  island in Croatia, without all the day trippers and tourists - Korcula.  We will share all the information about the old town which is known as the mini Dubrovnik. You will find out about the best wine and scenic tour to do and the hop on hop off water taxi that takes you to the most idyllic islands that surround Korcula. Learn about what to see in the old town, where to eat, where to stay and of course the best wine to try. Oh and the...

[116] When you say you are going to Dubrovnik these four things come up every time 1. The famous city walls walk 2. The stunning old town area of Dubrovnik 3. The Game of Thrones locations where scenes were filmed 4.  And the real infamous historical events this ancient city has endured. We share information on all of these with you – plus give you some great hints about staying in this medieval city. Stay listening to the end to hear how we snagged the best table at the sought-after Panorama...

[115] If you want to go where the rich and famous hang out in Croatia, then today’s podcast is for you. Hvar Island is only an hour by ferry from split and is one of the most popular islands in Europe. You will hear all about the super yachts, party islands, glamourous beach clubs and restaurants. But its not all glamour, Hvar has a fascinating history as well and we take you to the Spanish fort that dominates the old town of Hvar with views to die for. Stay listening to the end to hear how...

[Ep 114] This week we are sharing about a wine tour we did while in Split Croatia.  To quote Lyle, I think this is the best wine tour we have ever done (and we have done a lot). That pretty much sums it up. It is the only wine tour where we have both shed a few tears, as the wine maker shared his story. But it isn’t all sad – in fact it is the opposite. It was a spectacular vineyard and wine tasting tour where the wine was fabulous, the views amazing and the company great fun. Make sure you...

[Ep 113] This week Lyle and I are in the second biggest city in Croatia – Split. Split has everything you need for the perfect holiday – clear warm water for swimming, idyllic islands, forest walks, history, food and wine and stunning views and for those who like it – a great night life. We share the fun hike we did through a forest to a secluded beach, a speed boat tour to gorgeous Croatian islands, all about the history and amazing architecture of the 1,700 year old Emperor’s palace and all...

[Ep 112] Hello and welcome to the Beach Travel Wine podcast where Lyle and I are taking you from the lush green part of Croatia to the famous Dalmatian Coast area on the Adriatic Sea. Today’s episode is about Zadar – now this coastal city isn’t as famous or popular as some other parts of Croatia – but it should be.  Zadar has the history, the beaches, the islands, the day trips, the food and wine, city walls, old town, cathedrals and so much more – plus it is cheaper and there are a lot less...

[Ep 111] I have been waiting to do this podcast episode for weeks – and I'm so excited and happy to be sharing all the information about Plitvice Lakes National Park with you. Imagine stepping into a fairytale where 16 crystal-clear, turquoise lakes cascade into each other, surrounded by lush, green forests and over 90 breathtaking waterfalls welcome to Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia. As one of the most stunning natural wonders in the world, this UNESCO World Heritage site offers an...

[110] Today we are taking you on a wonderful private, boutique wine tour that we did out of Zagreb. We visited the Plesivica wine region and in particular one of the most famous wineries in Croatia, Jagunic winery.  The views down over the rolling hills covered in vineyards, with small churches and stone houses perched on the hillsides were incredible. The mountains were lush and green and made the perfect backdrop for our day trip. We tell you about the wine regions, what wines you should...

[109] Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia is where we are taking you in this week's episode. If you want to know all about what to do when you go to Zagreb then this is the episode for you. You will learn about the fascinating history, the upper and lower towns in the city centre. We take you on a fantastic walking tour through markets, bloody bridges and religious pilgrim sites as well as to the well-known cathedrals and buildings in the city. You will also learn about the oldest park in...

[Ep 108] Imagine being in a medieval hilltop village that was recently a ghost town – but now is a thriving village full of art galleries, cafes and artisan shops? Well that is only one of the incredible places we are taking you today on our day trip through the Istrian Peninsular. We will weave our way from the popular seaside town of Poreč with its famous cathedral full of intricate mosaics, to Groznjan the special village full of colour, art and classical music and finally to the most...

[107] Rovinj on the Istrian Peninsular in Croatia is one of those places that leaves a lasting impression.  From the very first moment you arrive, you realise this place is special.  In this episode we take you all around the stunning 2,000 year old narrow cobblestone streets, past pastel coloured buildings, art galleries, artisan shops, cafes and restaurants up to the highest point – Saint Eufemia church – with the most spectacular 360 degree views. Next, we guide you around the harbour full...

[Ep 106] Our visit to Lake Bled was so much better than I had hoped. It is a truly spectacular part of the world. We just couldn’t believe how beautiful it was.  The turquoise colour of the water, the gorgeous green trees, the snow capped mountains, the wooden boats, the boardwalks – just everything.  We will give you advice about the best things to do and where to go, the best day trips and also where to stay –There is one experience that everyone does, but really is a bit overrated and you...

[Ep 105] This is exciting – we are taking you on the most spectacular daytrip from Ljubljana.  We are going to guide you around a five storey castle, built in an enormous cave over 800 years ago.  You won’t believe some of the things we saw and the history we share about Predjama Castle. As if that isn’t awesome enough – we then are going to take you with us to the most well known caves in the world. Postojna Caves. Now these caves have been operating as a tourist destination for over 200...

[Ep 104] Today we are taking you all around the fairytale city of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia.  Think castles, dragons, poetry, tree lined canals, parks with friendly squirrels plus a whole lot more. You will hear all about the fascinating history, and all the top things to see in Ljubljana as well as where the locals hang out for drinks and meals and the famous fresh food and flower markets as well as the popular street food markets that are held every week. We take you on a...

[Ep 103] This is third and final podcast all about Budapest, and we may have saved the best till last. In this episode we share three completely different experiences, but they are all incredible. Let’s start at the most famous thermal baths in Budapest. Come inside the stunning yellow building that surrounds 18 different thermal pools, baths saunas and steam rooms. We tell you everything you need to know about enjoying your time here. Next, we discover a real hidden gem, Margaret Island,...

[Ep 102] This week Lyle and I are taking you to explore the Pest side of Budapest.  This is where the biggest Parliament building in Europe is – with its interior like a palace.  Also, this side of Budapest is home to the largest synagogue in Europe, the amazing, trendy Ruin Bars and the tragic Shoes on Budapest monument. You will hear about the popular Hero Square, the incredible St Stephen's Basilica with his mummified hand inside. You will also learn about the best Danube River cruise to...

We are excited that you are joining us on our first episode all about Budapest, the capital of Hungary. You will hear all about the famous Buda Castle and Fisherman’s Bastion, the famous link bridge as well as how to navigate the metro, avoid taxi scammers and how to say “Cheers” in Hungarian, plus heaps more [Ep 101] This is the first episode about this amazing city as there is just so much to see and do here and we are jamming as much as we can into a week so we can give you all the info...

Ep 100. Today’s podcast is a little different.  We are taking a few minutes to reflect on achieving 100 episodes and why this is such a big deal.  We share some crazy stats and fun stories, but then we bring it back to you our loyal listeners and tell you what we have coming up in our next series of episodes as we are about to explore 5 countries in Europe so we can bring you lots of great, fun, informative podcast episodes. I also tell you about a free guide I have done at the request of...

In this episode we are revisiting the third largest city in Spain - Valencia the City of Arts and Sciences and we are taking you exploring the city with us. Firstly we go to the beautifully decorated train station which is next to the bullring and we even take you inside the bull ring and to the toilet which is just one of the funny stories in this episode. Then it's on to a tuk tuk ride with us all over the city. We go through the city gates, across the stunning flower bridge, to the world...