Going Solo in the Maasai Mara Kenya
When people think about a safari in Kenya’s Maasai Mara, they often imagine something that takes weeks to plan and costs a small fortune. Luxury lodges, carefully mapped itineraries and…
Hotel Victoria Robin Hood’s Bay
It isn’t often I start an article with breakfast. After all despite many people thinking it’s the best meal of the day, it does tend to come at the end…
DC Cherry Blossoms Message for Our Time
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.” The words by Martin Luther King Jr leap out at me from his DC memorial wall created from his teachings…
Where to Go for a Family Weekend Getaway
Family getaways are different from pretty much any other type of getaway. When you go with your partner only, you already know what you both like. Same story when you…
Oberammergau : Painted Houses, Mountain Views and Stories at Every Turn
Wheelchair user Debbie North visits Oberammergau Germany to discover a very accessible town and region. Some places make an impression quietly. Others announce themselves with colour, history and mountains in…
How to Create the Perfect Couples’ Escape in the Heart of Nature
In our fast-paced lives, where technology often takes centre stage, finding the perfect couples’ getaway in nature can be a truly rejuvenating experience. Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary, rekindling your…
Hallstatt and SalzburgerLand Autumn Sights and Culture
On his visit to Salzburg Austria for The Sound of Music Gala, Mark Bibby Jackson discovers Hallstatt and SalzburgerLand and is amazed by their beauty. SalzburgerLand Autumn Landscapes It’s not…
Essential Tips You Need to Know Before You Go on a Walking Holiday
A walking holiday lets you experience landscapes in a way that allows you to take it all in. The sound of your boots crunching on the path and the smells…
Slow Walk on the Opal Coast from Escalles France
Mark Bibby Jackson stays at Hotel l’escale in Escalles and goes on a coastal walk along the Opal Coast France and returns to his youth for his mother’s birthday. Northern…
Road Trip to Skye Part 4 – Glencoe to Hadrian’s Wall and Chester
The final stage of our Scotland road trip leaves Skye behind for Glencoe, Hadrian’s Wall and Chester, blending history, landscapes and reflection. Glencoe is renowned for the massacre that took…
Skye Road Trip Part 3 – Fairy Pools, Whisky and Wild Landscapes
Explore Strathpeffer, Ullapool, the Fairy Pools and Skye’s whisky distilleries on part three of our Skye road trip through the Highlands When devising our road trip to Scotland, apart from…
Bangkok Parks Hidden Among the Concrete
With the massive bulk of the Skytrain, the incessant traffic on Bangkok’s streets and the soaring glass towers, you could be forgiven for thinking that there are no green spaces…
Scenic Stays and Walks in the Peak District Derbyshire
Mark Bibby Jackson goes on two walks in the Peak District to discover two excellent hotels and a country house impressive enough to inspire one of our finest writers. I…
Timeless Tranquillity in the French Ardennes
In the industrial shadows of north-eastern France, Mark Bibby Jackson travels through the French Ardennes to discover a region of resilience, strong sense of community, and devastating natural beauty —…
Swanning about on the Thames with Le Boat
Gill Haynes celebrates her birthday by taking a Le Boat holiday on The Thames. As Ratty tells Mole in Wind in the Willows, “there is nothing — absolutely nothing —…
Narrow Boat Cruise on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal
Mark Bibby Jackson goes on a narrow boat cruise along the Worcester and Birmingham Canal with Black Prince Holidays. The last time I had ventured onto a narrow boat was…
Top Hiking Spots in Europe
If you’re seeking a hiking adventure that combines stunning landscapes with a real sense of achievement this summer, then look no further than Europe, which offers some of the most…
Exploring Medellin Parks and a Great Coffee Shop Too
Mike East explores Medellin parks and discovers a great coffee shop along the way. Winning rightful praise for being both a great place to live in and a great place…
Combermere Abbey: Timeless Escape into England’s Rich Past
Its setting is sublime, its 950-year history as rich as any English country house, and the restoration work carried out on it in the last 30 years exceptional. Combermere Abbey…
Chasing Cherry Blossoms in Washington DC
Oprah Winfrey has conquered the worlds of television, publishing and streaming — but cherry blossoms? Utterly disastrous. In 2023, she postponed a trip to Japan, waiting for the perfect bloom…
Seeking the Lemurs of Madagascar
Lemurs are unique to the island of Madagascar, an island that became separated from the African mainland when the super continent, Gondwanaland, broke apart. Are there lemurs outside of Madagascar?…
Hiking, Biking or Swimming, Which One Is Best for You?
Wonderful landscapes, unspoilt sceneries and a lovely time spent catching up with your loved ones- a hiking trip, a biking trip or a swimming trip all offer this and more…
7 Must-Do Winter Activities for Travellers in Ontario Canada
It’s not news that the winter season gets a lot of knocks from people who don’t like the cold, but embracing the drop in temperatures can be an exciting way…
The Magical Mountains Around Zhangjiajie China
Zhangjiajie, in the Chinese province of Hunan, encompasses the world famous Wulingyuan Scenic Area. This huge, natural mountainous landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its unique landscape includes thousands…
