After Belgium

I have had some issues with my internet connections during my trip so have been unable to post recently. Since leaving Belgium I have been to Amsterdam, Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre and Nice. There have also been stop offs to Pisa, Menton, Monaco and Cannes.

In Amsterdam I visited the Heineken Brewery. I would describe this experience as a bit "gimmicky" but fun and interesting. Along with videos and interactive games to teach you about the beers history and brewing process, there was a generous offering of beer tastings.

Following Amsterdam, I struggled to locate bubbly beverages from the areas in which I was travelling. I did notice however when visiting Cinque Terre in Italy that there were grapes growing in the hills. I plan to continue searching for a taste of the wines grown there.

During my last night in Nice I went out for dinner and noticed a friendly wine store beside the restaurant. After speaking to the man in the shop, he informed me that few wines are grown in this area. One of the wines grown calls itself Bellet. Although they do not produce my preferred sparkling wine, they make a white, rose and red. I enjoyed the sweet beginning and tangy after taste of the wine and would recommend giving it a try.

I have also been to Barcelona, Ibiza, Valencia and most recently Casablanca, Morocco. I will try to write more on these locations soon!