Discovering Savonlinna and Lake Saimaa Finland’s Lake District
Mark Bibby Jackson travels to Finland’s Lake District to visit Lake Saimaa and the Savonlinna Opera Festival It is on our return journey that Captain Mikael allows me to take…
Celebrate the 250th Birthday of Jane Austen in Bath
In 2025, Bath is celebrating a big milestone — 250 years since the birth of Jane Austen in 1775. So, if you’re a fan of the iconic author, this is…
A Scottish Golfing Odyssey : Part 2 – St Andrews
Roger Hermiston makes a pilgrimage to play St Andrews golf course, while Eileen Wise explores the local spa. For anyone, but for a golfing aficionado in particular, it had to…
A Scottish Golfing Odyssey : Part 1 – Royal Troon
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise visit Royal Troon Scotland on the final day of The Open Championship. The seaside town of Troon in Ayrshire, on Scotland’s spectacular west coast, would…
Guys and Dolls Review
Petra Shepherd reviews the classic musical Guys and Dolls which runs at the Bridge Theatre until 4 January 2025. Set in 1950s Broadway, Guys and Dolls is an old classic…
Why Autumn in Tampere Is the Perfect Time for a Finnish Getaway
If you’re planning your next break and haven’t decided where to go, look no further – Tampere, Finland in autumn is the place to be. The season has just begun…
Nantes: France’s Queen of Green
Something’s going very green in the French city of Nantes, as Judith Schrut discovered on her recent visit to this welcoming and eco-friendly gem on the western banks of the…
Get Involved in World Wellness Weekend and Boost Your Health
World Wellness Weekend (WWW) is the perfect excuse to take a step back from your busy schedule and focus on your health—both physically and mentally. This annual event takes place…
Van Gogh, Poets & Lovers at the National Gallery Review
To celebrate its 200th birthday, the National Gallery has just opened a spectacular new show, Van Gogh, Poets & Lovers. Surprisingly perhaps, it’s the National’s first exhibition devoted to Dutch…
Exploring Green Graz Austria
Mark Bibby Jackson visits Graz Austria, a green city with a visionary view for our future. It was on a visit to Iași in Romania a few years ago that…
More Than A Hype: 3 Common Yoga Mistakes for Newcomers
There is always a first time for everything. You might remember your first ski adventure, your first travel abroad, your first seed grow into a healthy microgreen, your first pet…
Hoxha, Mother Teresa and Norman Wisdom in Tirana Albania
Albanian strongman Enver Hoxha didn’t pussyfoot around billeting “illegal immigrants” on some off-shore barge or trying to fly them to Rwanda during his country’s Communist era. He just had them…
Road Trip through Ayrshire, Dumfries and Galloway
Mark Bibby Jackson takes a road trip through Ayrshire, Dumfries and Galloway on the trail of Rabbie Burns and meets a couple of US Presidents along the way. “Auld Ayr…
Chateau de Candie : An Appetizing Getaway in the French Alps
Our first glimpse of the Chateau de Candie, a historic small luxury hotel near Chambery in the heart of Savoy, France, was picture postcard perfect. A winding road skirted a field…
How to Make Wellness More Sustainable for the Over 40s
For those in their 40s and beyond, adopting sustainable wellness practices is not just about health today but also about creating a better environment for future generations. Sustainable wellness combines…
A Walk through Pittsburgh : a Surprising, Green City
The previous few days had challenged my pre-formed opinion of the Rust Belt. Buffalo and Cleveland were both interesting and lively cities with plenty of architectural gems and lots of…
Armenia’s Tourism Boom: Becoming a Premier Travel Destination
The past few years have seen Armenia coming to the forefront as one of the world’s top travel destinations, drawing visitors with its cultural richness and natural treasures. Located at…
Active Travel Adventures for Improved Mobility in Your 40s
If you think that getting old means giving up on your mobility, you’re dead wrong. It just takes a bit more work to retain the physical abilities that came naturally…
What Is the Right Type of Sauna for Me?
As I’ve grown older, I’ve become more interested in ways to support my overall health and well-being. One practice that has significantly impacted me is using saunas. Saunas have been…
Majorca Two Ways: A Perfect Break Combining Palma and Porto Petro
Holidaying with friends and family is fantastic in theory but can be challenging to meet everyone’s wants and needs. On a recent trip to Majorca, Maria Boyle, her daughters Daisy…
What Is a Wellness Retreat?
If you’ve ever found yourself overwhelmed by the daily grind and craving a break that truly rejuvenates you, you may have considered a wellness retreat. But what exactly is a…
Discovering Art in Cleveland Ohio
Mark Bibby Jackson continues his visit to Cleveland Ohio discovering the creative side and the art in the city. My trip to Cleveland coincides with the 32nd annual Parade the…
How to Manage and Track Learning Across Extended Enterprise Networks
How to Manage and Track Learning Across Extended Enterprise Networks Overview of Extended Enterprise Networks As highlighted by Audia, Pagani, and Rosi, knowledge-sharing and collaborative relationships within business ecosystems are…
Wellness Travel for the Over 40 Traveller
For the over 40 traveller, wellness travel offers more than just a break from routine—it provides a holistic approach to maintaining health, both mentally and physically. Whether through retreats, meditation…
