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Cuenca: Winter Escape East!
Laura and I manage to fit in a brief Christmas escape east to the beautiful and historic city of Cuenca. Cuenca is famed for its UNESCO 'hanging houses', but what else is there?
Cuenca shares something in common with places like Salamanca, Burgos, Leon; they are a little too far for an easy day trip, but perhaps not high enough on the tourism hit list to attract people for a night.
Cuenca is just about close enough for a long day trip but is really worth an affordable night.
Luckily, with a car, we pop into Uclés on the way there, and Huete on the way back.
I hope you enjoy!
The bars:
El Grotte del Huécar, Edad de Oro, Bar Jovi, Restaurante Las Brasas, El Bar del Parador, Bar Serrano (Huete), Bar Arco Iris (Huete).
Salud!
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Michelin-Starred Bacchanalia in the Wine Lands of Ribera del Duero!
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Another day, another video. Another video, another dive into wine country and Spain's food scene. We (me and my business partners) were lucky to be invited to visit Pago de Carraovejas - an amazing winery whose vinos we have been selling for years - and to eat at their Michelin-Star restaurant AMBIVIUM. We then high tailed back to our village of Curiel de Duero to drink lots more wine and eats ...
WINE EXPERT Blind Tastes Spain's CHEAPEST Wines!
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So, after many conversations in my wine shop with customers and professionals there is still an agreement that Spain might be the best country in the world for price to quality. But that doesn't mean that THE cheapest wines are the best. The supermarkets sell bottles of wines for under two euros. These can't be good right? Well it's time to put them to the test. 6 wines from 6 supermarkets, tas...
Salamanca/Ciudad Rodrigo: HUGE Tapas Tour of the Western Frontier!
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Time for luxury. Time for golden streets and ancient buildings. Time for tapas. It was a real joy to return to the gorgeous city of Salamanca - by far one of the prettiest in Spain - this time armed with a camera and a Laura. We stuffed our faces, sure, we watched the European football final, sure. But we also added a prelude. I had always wanted to visit Ciudad Rodrigo, only a few kilometres f...
Andalucía Adventure #2: Malaga!
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After the hot hinterlands of Córdoba province (with a dash of Seville), it's time to head south further towards the coast and revels in the majesty of Malaga province. We take in villages Cabra, Zuheros, Luque, Priego de Córdoba and Inzájar before relaxing in the elegant capital. Then to wineries (Sancez Rosado and Almijara) and villages white and blue (Júzcar, Parauta, Cómpeta, Salares and Com...
Andalucía Adventure #1: Córdoba!
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Part one of a huge foodie adventure through the provinces of Cordoba and Malaga! On this first leg we head to the spectacular city of Córdoba with its beautiful old town and UNESCO mosque. But there's also time, of course, to hit the pueblos: Montoro, Almodóvar del Río, Aguilar de la Frontera, Estepa, Carmona and Écija. There's food, there's wine, there's white walls. Anything else needed?ç Tho...
SORIA: 16-Stop EPIC Tapas Crawl in Spain's 2nd Smallest Capital
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Soria. Most people haven't heard of it. People who have either haven't been there, know nothing about it, or have passed through on the train or bus somewhere else. Error. This might be Castilla y León's most perfect short trip food-filled, untouched city. Steve and I gorge ourselves silly as we enjoy the ancient churches, friendly locals and placid Duero waters. You really should get off that ...
TOLEDO! 6-Stop Food Tour around a Medieval UNESCO gem
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TOLEDO! You've heard of it. You've read about. You may have been. You've probably seen videos about it. So what could I possibly add to the pantheon of tourist videos? Well, perhaps not much. Some interesting food spots, some nice views, a bit of history and our irreverence. I put off doing a Toledo video forever, because I thought it too obvious. But Laura and I went, ate, drank, and saw Toled...
DIVERXO: Eating at the 3rd BEST Restaurant in the WORLD Before it Closes!
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Well. This was it. My white whale. DIVERXIO, 3 Michelin Stars. The brainchild of mad punk chef David Muñoz. Now I would never ever normally be able to go to a place like this, also, as per the channel, my vibe is usually rustic local places. But, I was lucky and honoured to get an invite. You don't say no to an opportunity like that! What followed was a meal as spellbindingly confusing as it wa...
Semana Santa in Madrid! What to see and where to eat!
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Semana Santa. Easter. Holy Week. A speciality of Spain's religious calendar. Most people's minds head to regions like Andalucia, but every year Madrid has become far more popular as a location for Easter. Processions, drum cavalcades, virgins and Jesuses. Everything is on offer. But also Laura and I wanted to show off the foods usually eaten at this time of year. So from Maundy Thursday, throug...
Ribera del Duero: Villages and Wines!
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An escape, a brief bit of freedom, to the third prong of the holy trinity or 'Rs'. I did Rueda, I drank everything in Rioja and now it is the turn of an adventure around Ribera, Ribera del Duero. This wine region, not even two hours north of Madrid, is in the heartland of Castilla y Leon. As well as hundreds of kilometres of vineyards there is a dazzling array of towns, villages, castles and ca...
Rueda: visiting Spain's most FAMOUS white wine region!
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Rueda: visiting Spain's most FAMOUS white wine region!
I WROTE A BOOK...again!
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I WROTE A BOOK...again!
We Found a TUNNEL in the Mountains! // feat. Madarcos/Buitrago
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We Found a TUNNEL in the Mountains! // feat. Madarcos/Buitrago
DRINKING (too much) in the Valdepeñas Fiesta del Vino!
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DRINKING (too much) in the Valdepeñas Fiesta del Vino!
SOUTH EAST London food tour! // Nunhead, Dulwich, Peckham
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SOUTH EAST London food tour! // Nunhead, Dulwich, Peckham
LAS HURDES: Dark Legends and Hidden Villages!
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LAS HURDES: Dark Legends and Hidden Villages!
ESCAPING the HEATWAVE // How Madrileños Cool Off in Summer
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ESCAPING the HEATWAVE // How Madrileños Cool Off in Summer
Asturias WEDDING Adventure! // Pueblos, Tapas and a Traditional Spanish Wedding!
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Asturias WEDDING Adventure! // Pueblos, Tapas and a Traditional Spanish Wedding!
An EXPLOSIVE Weekend at the Fallas Fiesta, Valencia!
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An EXPLOSIVE Weekend at the Fallas Fiesta, Valencia!
Visiting the Most ISOLATED Winery in Spain!
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Visiting the Most ISOLATED Winery in Spain!
HUGE wine-journey through GALICIA // Ribeiro and Santiago de Compostela!
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HUGE wine-journey through GALICIA // Ribeiro and Santiago de Compostela!

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  • @FrankJAlejo
    @FrankJAlejo 5 днів тому

    Hey! I want to try and do himeji castle and peace park in a day for my upcoming trip, did you find this doable? I am staying in Kyoto during my trip so would need to make my way to osaka

  • @AlisonWishart-ix4jh
    @AlisonWishart-ix4jh 7 днів тому

    Hi Luke and Laura, Happy New Year to you both. Another great video, lovely to see the Spanish Wedding traditions. We love your videos and watching the interactions between you both. 😍 looking forward to more in 2025. 🎉

  • @franlonglong6826
    @franlonglong6826 17 днів тому

    beautiful

  • @LukasKrincvaj_Czechia
    @LukasKrincvaj_Czechia 19 днів тому

    Missed you and Laura! Merry Christmas and a happy new year!

  • @AlisonWishart-ix4jh
    @AlisonWishart-ix4jh 19 днів тому

    Another fabulous video. Thankyou Luke and Laura, what a lovely couple.💕 Once again informative and entertaining, stunning views and interesting food and ofcourse wine. Have a great Christmas and New Year. 🎉🎄

  • @ianwishart9471
    @ianwishart9471 19 днів тому

    Loved this, laughed at the cold beer and some fried crap. MC& HNY

  • @antonionominahernandez4617
    @antonionominahernandez4617 21 день тому

    Nice video from murcia, thank you very much

  • @elbermm8706
    @elbermm8706 Місяць тому

    Un vídeo muy nutritivo. Ha sido variado y realmente entretenido.

  • @james1327
    @james1327 Місяць тому

    How this video has 688 views is a crime. This is one of my absolute favorite channels. WTF UA-cam.

    • @thegastrotraveler
      @thegastrotraveler Місяць тому

      @@james1327 Thanks James! Don’t think I’ll ever crack the UA-cam code 😂

  • @indiosveritas
    @indiosveritas Місяць тому

    Why do all these women have screeching and irritating voices ?!

  • @franlonglong6826
    @franlonglong6826 2 місяці тому

    Fabulous - in Madrid next week will pop in and say hello

  • @acajudi100
    @acajudi100 2 місяці тому

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  • @thehoppytraveller
    @thehoppytraveller 2 місяці тому

    Food, wine and scenery porn - excellent watch as always 🍷

  • @DeborahDorothy
    @DeborahDorothy 2 місяці тому

    The sights, the sounds, the flavours! Looks like an incredible day 🥰

  • @denk664
    @denk664 2 місяці тому

    Typical tourist clown atitude. Crap video

  • @Mattbcc1
    @Mattbcc1 2 місяці тому

    Always happy to see a Gastro Trav notification. Thanks for the new video. It’s been a little while… Hope all is going well with the book, Luke!

    • @thegastrotraveler
      @thegastrotraveler 2 місяці тому

      Cheers man! Not had much time to do anything recently! Book is pending for a spring release!

  • @saadn.3348
    @saadn.3348 2 місяці тому

    Amazing! Everything!!

  • @davidcottam7431
    @davidcottam7431 2 місяці тому

    How did you get there, and where from, please?

  • @purirodriguez3252
    @purirodriguez3252 3 місяці тому

    Qué contentos!

  • @bryansarty3821
    @bryansarty3821 3 місяці тому

    A very good and informative episode. Thanks for doing this. I am not a wine enthusiast but I really do enjoy a good, satisfying glass or two. Could you do some comparisons of different price points? Say, 5 to 10€ and then 10 to 15€ perhaps? A comparison of whites would also be great I would think. Salud!

  • @anacasanova7350
    @anacasanova7350 3 місяці тому

    Yo tampoco soy fanática del McDonald's, Kentuky chiken, etc. Etc.😅

  • @anacasanova7350
    @anacasanova7350 3 місяці тому

    Ah! Y los ingleses destruyendo en España, un puente Romano, ciudades fronterizas con Portugal y destruyendo San Sebastian en 1814. Porque? Pues para hacer daño al pueblo español. 😔 De aliados....poco. Demasiado displicente con los comentarios, demasiado "soberbio". Te crees por encima del bien y del mal.

  • @eduardomg4066
    @eduardomg4066 3 місяці тому

    Americans!

  • @teddydavis2339
    @teddydavis2339 3 місяці тому

    I enjoyed this video very much. You have a great sense of humor. I absolutely love Extremadura. I wish that more viewers had liked this video.

  • @DRGregltlredhseng
    @DRGregltlredhseng 3 місяці тому

    Now, now, ol' chap, I think Maidenhead is a perfectly good place for tourism. We are Americans from North Carolina, and when we came to England for our one and only English vacation ever in 1999, we made Maidenhead our base for visiting Southeast England and Calais. It was lovely. I'll never forget ordering sardines in a pub there. It had eyes! I couldn't eat it. My idea of sardines are tiny, headless fish crowded together in a can covered with mustard sauce, so imagine my surprise when the waiter put in front of my face this big, silvery fish with eyes! Unforgettable and a very British moment. We loved England and Maidenhead. Thanks for the memories.

  • @Simon-fm8yc
    @Simon-fm8yc 4 місяці тому

    That's made an easy decision for me. I'm going to dtay there for 3 nights on my 2 week motorcycle tour at the end of September. Any other nice small towns with history and good food you can recommend. Im heading west to east. Thanks

  • @MZophiel
    @MZophiel 4 місяці тому

    "Let's hope I can drive" "Me too!" Haha brilliant.

  • @evenesteven
    @evenesteven 4 місяці тому

    Nice video. Outside Murcia, I recently saw miles upon miles of lemon trees, many of which were left unpicked. I'm guessing gastro stands for gastronomy rather than gastroenteritis ;D

  • @anacasanova7350
    @anacasanova7350 4 місяці тому

    Los habitantes de Numancia eran celtíberos, originalmente eran celtas , luego se mezclaron con los iberos. 😊

  • @anacasanova7350
    @anacasanova7350 4 місяці тому

    Si no ha ido a los pinares , le falta la mitad de Soria, la otra mitad el mejor románico de España. La Catedral esta en Burgo de Osma.

    • @thegastrotraveler
      @thegastrotraveler 4 місяці тому

      Esa zona está en otro vídeo. Así que tengo las dos mitades.

  • @anacasanova7350
    @anacasanova7350 4 місяці тому

    Porqué no en Español? 😢

  • @thehoppytraveller
    @thehoppytraveller 5 місяців тому

    This was excellent and the sheer look of panic on the first wine was priceless, this definitely isn’t mine but is good and this might actually be really hard 😅 Cava next please 🍾

  • @silentcentury
    @silentcentury 5 місяців тому

    We have been waiting for you to do something from your shop (and from your profession). Loved it! Please make it routine. "Sunday Night Sips" with Laura and (sorry, I don't know/remember your name). This is in your wheelhouse! Please capitalize on it! Thank you for the work you do.

    • @silentcentury
      @silentcentury 5 місяців тому

      Sorry, Jenn informed me it is "Luke." There you go: Sunday Night Sips with Luke and Laura. 😊

  • @v71123
    @v71123 5 місяців тому

    Charming.... BTW bobal in Utel-Requena/Manchuela can be super delicious.

  • @thecycle2worker152
    @thecycle2worker152 5 місяців тому

    Yes please let’s have one on sparkling wine por favour

  • @LukasKrincvaj_Czechia
    @LukasKrincvaj_Czechia 5 місяців тому

    More videos about widely available and (reasonably) affordable wines, please! The wines we bought in your shop were absolutely excellent but were impossible to get in our area. Cheers!

  • @monsieurlatte4018
    @monsieurlatte4018 5 місяців тому

    Hi, great video. I am also big fan of your podcasts. My friend who is going to Spain very often always drinking that Mercadona wine sending me a picture saying that I should try and I tell to myself when I come to Spain why to drink that 1€ wine while there are lots of amazing local, small production wines. According to your points, he realy found the best value wine of Spain and he is righ! 😂

  • @happyluckygolden
    @happyluckygolden 5 місяців тому

    I love kalimotxo! It's a great way to use bad red wine. It's also a great way to sneak booze into somewhere that won't let you bring any with you. Thanks for another great video!

  • @tonydeltablues
    @tonydeltablues 5 місяців тому

    Very informative, but ,moreover entertaining. If I'm in Madrid, I'll come to your shop! I did not know you traded 🙂 Gracias Tony p.s the cola and wine combo won't win me over!

  • @davidtaylor-hg2bz
    @davidtaylor-hg2bz 5 місяців тому

    Like myself i also eat and drink too much lol. Going to granada next year and cant wait to get stuck into the food, also cañas❤

  • @james1327
    @james1327 5 місяців тому

    you should definitely do more of these. Super cool. 5€, 10€ and 15€ price points maybe? Since wine is so cheap in Spain. I live in Valencia and I get a wine usually from the Mercadona. I really dont know what im doing, but i am enthusiastic.

  • @bobbywong4964
    @bobbywong4964 5 місяців тому

    Hi Where is your wine shop? We are in Madrid in August. Might swing by.

    • @thegastrotraveler
      @thegastrotraveler 5 місяців тому

      Hey there! I’ve popped the address in the description :)

  • @thecycle2worker152
    @thecycle2worker152 5 місяців тому

    Yeah Great Video 🎉 you should be sponsored by the Spanish tourist council

  • @isidrovreyes3045
    @isidrovreyes3045 5 місяців тому

    Laura already knew Spain was going to win!!!! Yea for Laura!!!! EXCELLENT video!

  • @tonydeltablues
    @tonydeltablues 5 місяців тому

    Again, I'm saying the same thing: I enjoy your videos! You need a sun hat, Luke! Wot no Panama!?

  • @brett_flower
    @brett_flower 5 місяців тому

    lol..."it's coming home"...(your new home)

  • @LukasKrincvaj_Czechia
    @LukasKrincvaj_Czechia 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for another great video, Luke & Laura!

  • @UnderSurveillance335
    @UnderSurveillance335 5 місяців тому

    I'd love to see a video from Oviedo. And Canaries. And Girona. And somewhere in the Pyranees - maybe Andorra? And trips to other Spanish speaking countries one day cos why then hell not - say a Buenos Aires or a Cartagena or a Oaxaca

  • @oliviaperrin1146
    @oliviaperrin1146 5 місяців тому

    Many thanks for your lovely video of Salamanca brought back wonderful memories.

  • @Alexander-dt8sk
    @Alexander-dt8sk 5 місяців тому

    "Jesus is LAZY!" Have some respect.

    • @thegastrotraveler
      @thegastrotraveler 5 місяців тому

      Why?

    • @Alexander-dt8sk
      @Alexander-dt8sk 5 місяців тому

      @@thegastrotraveler Because it's offensive. Try that with Muhammed. Go ahead. We'll wait.

    • @thegastrotraveler
      @thegastrotraveler 5 місяців тому

      @@Alexander-dt8sk It’s not really offensive is it 😂 Which reminds me, must check out more Spanish mosques…

    • @geoboy700
      @geoboy700 2 місяці тому

      @@thegastrotraveleronly a singular region genius(Al-Andaluz - Andalucia). Why do you think reconquista occurred?

    • @thegastrotraveler
      @thegastrotraveler 2 місяці тому

      @@geoboy700 What’s your point?