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…
Voyage Through Sri Lanka
Roger and Eileen conclude their voyage through Sri Lanka visiting Negombo, Yala National Park and Colombo. To read the first half of their adventures, click here. We reluctantly left Uga…
Four of the Best Caravan Holiday Locations in the UK
Are you looking for your next unforgettable holiday in the UK? If so, have you considered venturing off on a caravan holiday to one of the best destinations in Britain?…
Seal Watching at Winterton Beach Norfolk
Mark Bibby Jackson takes a short break in Norfolk where he makes friends with some seals in total isolation on Winterton Beach. When people ask me what’s the favourite place…
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…
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…
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…
Viva Brean : Traditional British Holiday in Somerset
Mark Bibby Jackson travels to Brean in Somerset to experience a traditional British holiday. One of the consequences of Covid was the growth of domestic UK staycations. In recent months…
A Trip to Glenridding, Ullswater in the Lake District
Mark Bibby Jackson takes a hike and a boak trip around Ullswater Lake in the Lake District We could not have wished for a more beautiful drive up to the…
All the Way with Santa Fe New Mexico
Santa Fe takes great pride in its nickname, the City Different. It has a lofty reputation for history, gastronomy, nature, culture — my personal Fab Four of travel. It’s capital…
Discovering Accessible Travel in Edersee Germany
Mark Bibby Jackson joins an accessible travel tour in Edersee Germany visiting the Eder Dam, and going on forest and tree top walks all accessible for wheelchair users. Travelling can…
One Car, Four Generations and a Dragon on a Pas-de-Calais Holiday
Mark Bibby Jackson takes his mother, nephew, wife and child to Pas-de-Calais in northern France to discover the wonderful seafood, amazing beaches and take a ride on a dragon. Pas-de-Calais…
Camaroncito EcoResort & Beach
Mark Bibby Jackson talks with Sarah Bajc, Owner and Operator of Camaroncito EcoResort & Beach, in Panama. When Sarah Bajc discovered Camaroncito she fell in love with the undeveloped stretch…
