A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
We’re somewhere on the Hardangervidda plateau, one of the world’s highest railway stretches, and it appears we have stopped. I say this with some uncertainty, as we find ourselves in the midst of a white-out.
Pintxos are extraordinary culinary delights!
This spectacular rock formation – Northern Ireland’s only Unesco World Heritage site – is one of Ireland’s most impressive and atmospheric landscape features, a vast expanse of regular, closely packed, hexagonal stone columns looking for all the world like the handiwork of giants.
Emily in Paris, starring Lily Collins as an American social media manager sent abroad to a luxury marketing agency, is back for a second series on Netflix. Filmed in the French capital, the city shimmers like a jewel box on screen. Here are 10 of the filming locations you can visit in real life from the first series.
Upon our nighttime arrival in Bangkok, we initially overlooked mentioning our accommodation, which I will now highlight.
Even though the Ancient Roman city of Pompeii was destroyed almost two millennia ago, it continues to fascinate us to this day – especially when the archaeological excavations bring back to light haunting and incredible discoveries.
Prehistoric rock art discovered in Colombia is being hailed as the “Sistine Chapel of the ancients”. This extensive eight-mile wall of art was created by the first humans of the Amazon approximately 12,500 years ago. A wildlife filmmaker is now sharing images and videos of this monumental artwork in a new documentary.
A stunning new accommodation has been unveiled near the town of Odda in Norway that sees guests sleeping in a cosy and tranquil treehouse built in a forest that overlooks the magnificent Hardanger Fjord.
As winter approaches, the ski season is set to begin, and one ski school in Switzerland is on the lookout for a dedicated tester to ensure their slopes are in peak condition.
In many parts of the world, large social gatherings are still limited, but fortunately for scientists and animal enthusiasts, no one’s told the polar bears. As they do each year, the iconic Arctic creatures are set to gather in Manitoba’s Hudson Bay, and viewers from all over can tune in to observe them snooze, stretch, and spar from afar.
London is filled with an array of exciting locations, with numerous areas to explore. However, the multitude of choices can complicate planning, particularly when seeking out bars that offer remarkable views in the city.
New igloo-inspired bubble accommodation in Swedish Lapland allows guests to connect with the wilderness around them. The cozy cabins are the first of their type in the world and can be found at the Ice & Light Village near the Arctic Circle on the banks of the Kalix River.
At one of the world’s most popular destinations for scuba diving, the Cayman Islands, there’s sunken treasure unlikely to be found by amateur divers gliding past coral, marine life, and shipwrecks. In the waters of the Caribbean, discovering that bounty – barrels of fine rum – would be akin to finding the proverbial needle in a haystack.
In 2019, two men crossed a finish line, hand in hand, in Athens, Greece. The crowd cheered as a finish-line tape reading “Running the World 196” fluttered around the runners’ ankles.
For an extended period, I have possessed a deep fascination with Saint-Emilion. Having viewed iconic images of the expansive village from its elevated vantage points, my desire to visit grew over the years.
Canada is vast and captivating, but factors like climate, distance, and high domestic travel costs can make exploring challenging. However, having a vehicle at your disposal allows for spontaneous adventures throughout this stunning country.
Ask your friends what their idea of a cool road trip is, and you’ll receive some remarkable suggestions. From driving through the South of France in summer in a convertible to experiencing a safari in Africa in a jeep, or cruising down Route 66 from Chicago to Los Angeles, the options are tempting.
