Discovering Lille, Beer and the Rugby World Cup 2023
Continuing his journey through northern France, Mark Bibby Jackson leaves Arras and takes the short train ride to Lille Flandres station, to visit one of the host destinations for the…
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Continuing his journey through northern France, Mark Bibby Jackson leaves Arras and takes the short train ride to Lille Flandres station, to visit one of the host destinations for the…
Mark Bibby Jackson travels to Arras France to visit a memorial to those who died in the Battle of Arras, as well as discover the local beer. Initially it might…
For many Londoners the advent of summer can only mean one thing – the Wimbledon Tennis tournament, or The Championships Wimbledon. The oldest tennis tournament…
How about watching a sport that demonstrates strength and endurance as well as being, at the same time, a quintessentially English cultural icon? The Oxford Cambridge Boat Race is in…
The pandemic has somehow impacted our mental health, so it is a good idea to try sports such as rock climbing that will challenge our physical and mental strength. Rock…
Every year one can find global cricket fans glued to their television screens drinking in competitions like the ICC Cricket World Cup, the Ashes Test series, the constantly thrilling money…
As The Hundred fever grips the country, Mark Bibby Jackson goes on a tour of Lord’s cricket ground which brings back strong childhood memories. London was my home for more…
Mark Bibby Jackson spends a nostalgic day and night in the UK capital, visiting the home of cricket, watching a play at the Royal Court and catching up with some…
Mark Bibby Jackson discovers the myriad of things to do in Berne Switzerland, a cultural and culinary capital with a laidback Bohemian vibe and a remarkable outdoor culture. My heart…
London will host the final of the UEFA European Football Championship (or UEFA Euro 2020) on 11 July at Wembley stadium. The last time London hosted the finals of a major international football competition…
For many Londoners the advent of summer can only mean one thing – the Wimbledon Tennis tournament, or The Championships Wimbledon. The oldest tennis tournament in the world Wimbledon is…
Pauline Ronnet examines the connection between the Extreme E racing series and sustainable tourism. The connection between sport, climate change and tourism may not seem obvious at first thought. But…
For many people the ultimate sporting challenge is to run a marathon, a fearless few decide to tackle an ironman, but for Seth Wise none of these was quite enough…
Weighing up which French Alps ski resort to choose for your next ski holiday? You’re spoiled for choice, but there are several superb reasons that Alpe d’Huez is a prime…
During the current climate we are all looking for secluded places where we can escape. Milda Urbonaite explores the most remote European islands you should visit. Today’s fast-paced modern life…
Attendance at sporting events might be on hold due to the COVID-19 outbreak, but when fans are allowed back in the stadium, perhaps you should set your sights high on…
James Clark returns to north Africa to reacquaint himself with kitesurfing in Essaouira, Morocco, as well as taking some waves. Kitesurfing is one of the hottest up and coming water…
Before the corona-lockdown James Clark travelled to Southwest France to discover the plethora of things to do in Toulouse, home of the Concorde, and a city full of culture, amazing…
Many people believe that sports can break all barriers existing between countries. It is a fine lens through which you can look and understand people much better. And when the…
Former 110-metres hurdles world record holder Colin Jackson is hosting morning fitness classes at the Capaldi Hotel, in the Atlas Mountains Morocco, this June. Travel Begins at 40’s Mark Bibby…
Held in the village of Brockworth in Gloucestershire, the Cooper’s Hill Cheese Rolling and Wake is normally held on the Spring Bank Holiday Monday each year. What started off as…
From the CN Tower to watching the Maple Leafs or visiting the largest museum in Canada, there is a myriad of things to do in Toronto, writes Jonathan Hiltz. To…
The World Bog Snorkelling Championship is part of a two-day World Bog Series taking place over the August Bank Holiday weekend in Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales. The World Bog Snorkelling…
Marissa Carruthers takes a leap into the unknown to visit the small Karimunjawa archipelago off the coast of Java, Indonesia. I turned to Google for help when my friend asked…
We all know that participating in sport is key to remaining fit and healthy, especially as we are getting on in years. But how many of us are actively sporty during our holidays? There are many ways that we can maintain our fitness levels and have fun even during our travels.
Increasing numbers of people are choosing to go on cycling holidays, in addition to keeping fit, this often allows you to see more remote parts of the country that tour buses and hire cars fail to reach. Our pages are full of ideas on how you can join an organised cycling tour through remote parts of the country.
Extreme sports, such as Ironmen, can also provide you with the opportunity to travel the world. Although these events need lots of training and preparation, the sense of fulfilment at the end makes all that hard work worth it.
Nor does a sport holiday have to be limited to the summer months. Skiing and snowboarding are great ways of being active on your winter holidays as well as having great fun, especially with the apres piste.