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Italy, Sicily: Marabino winery

Our 2025 summer adventure led us to Sicily, the sun-soaked island at Italy’s southern tip, exploring its stunning Baroque towns, indulging in local cuisine, and tasting natural wines at the Marabino winery.

Netherlands: Wine Festival of the Low Countries

Some thirty winemakers from the Netherlands and Belgium showcased their wines at the first edition of the Wine Festival of the Low Countries. It was about time for a festival with Dutch and Belgian wines!

Netherlands: 5 tips for drinking beer in Maastricht

Maastricht and its surrounding vicinity is a beautiful part of the Netherlands where people enjoy life. And food. And beer. On a recent trip I visited 5 special beer places that I think are worth a stop.

Netherlands: Why not grow hops?

The Netherlands are not exactly known as a big producer of hops. Apart from some breweries that have hopfields there also are a few people who decided to grow their own hops.

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Wineries

St. Martinus Wine Estate

Planning a getaway to South Limburg? Don’t miss St. Martinus Wine Estate in Vijlen, led by oenologist Stan Beurskens. Truly a must visit for winelovers and professionals alike.

Breweries

Val-Dieu Brewery

Val-Dieu Abbey is a must-visit for beer enthusiasts exploring the area between Maastricht, Liège and Aachen. Known for its traditional Belgian abbey beers, the historic monastery also produces artisanal cheeses.

Distilleries

The Chamberick Distillery

Tucked away among the meadows, at the end of a quiet country road in the village of Kamerik, you’ll find a hidden gem: The Chamberick Distillery. In a barn where cows once stood, whisky is now distilled.