Category Archives: Travel & Information

Rioja is top wine destination (well, sixth in the world)

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Robert McIntosh

Well, one of the top ones anyway. According to, what is probably a rather unscientific study intended solely to get people like me to write about it, TripAdvisor has just put out a rather simplistic press release about the “Top … Continue reading →

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Finally back in Rioja

Posted on August 27, 2008 by Robert McIntosh

Last year I was in La Rioja on a VERY regular basis, but this year, events have conspired to keep me at home a lot more. However, I am excited to say that I am back here for the European … Continue reading →

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Map of Rioja region (WIP)

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Robert McIntosh

I have been working on this map for a while and it remains WIP (Work In Progess), however, I thought I’d show you what is happening behind the scenes. I am a visual person. I like “seeing” things if possible, … Continue reading →

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Another Rioja holiday worth celebrating – San Mateo

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Robert McIntosh

A few months ago I mentioned another Saint who lent his support to an excuse to have a party – Saint Barnabas. This time, it is one of the big names, the A-list of saints, that weighs in: Saint Matthew. … Continue reading →

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