No matter where your Irish vacation takes you, ensure you talk to the people and soak up the local character. The personality of the people will remain with you long after you leave!

Part of the Travel Corporation since 2000, the boutique vineyard Bouchard Finlayson has flourished under the guidance of its owner and director, Victoria Tollman, and Peter Finlayson, its founder and cellar- master. Known fondly as the ‘Pioneer of Pinot Noir,’ we decided to catch up with Peter and find out more about his extensive knowledge on the wines of the world. Here is what he had to say: 

No trip to Russia would be complete without delving into its fascinating history. From the opulent rule of its tsars to the Marxist-Leninist rule of its Soviet Union, intrigue, knowledge and mystery await you in the world’s largest nation.