There is a sense of adventure in going on a boat. Boats can reach hidden bays and winding swamps that other means of transportation cannot reach. Before motor transport, sailing boats and later steamships provided the fastest way to travel between coastal communities in the UK (as well as transport goods across the country). As… Read More »
“Newfoundland?” one of my friends asked in surprise. “How are you going to get there, by the way?” There’s a reason why so many of us, especially travelers like me, love exploring a new destination. It represents the pure excitement of what is promised, and thanks to the return of direct flights from London Gatwick… Read More »
Eight is this month’s magic number, and there will be four new openings on May 8. One of them, Julie’s, is one of the most famous restaurants of the 70s, and for anyone whose taste in restaurants is revisionist, then it is just that. It’s also worth knowing that The Dining Room at the Goring… Read More »
Vacation time has finally arrived. But these days, our trips abroad are accompanied by a certain level of anxiety. Beyond extreme heat and wildfires in Europe, airport worker strikes and air traffic control strikes in Europe added an extra layer of stress to last year’s hearings. Time will tell whether a similar situation will occur… Read More »
Log cabin – check. Swimming pool – check. Various family-friendly activities and restaurants – check. As we looked out over the lush Mole Valley from the comfort of our balcony hot tub with a glass of cream in hand, I decided to compare the Mole Resort in North Devon with another famous holiday spot we’d… Read More »
My first illuminating insight into this fascinating region came in my youth when I hopped on a ferry from Corfu to Sarandë on the Albanian Riviera, along the dazzling Ionian Sea. I was fascinated by its beaches that could easily rival Greece or the Bahamas. Backed by magnificent mountains and gently embraced by warm waters,… Read More »
The Royal Opera House is to change its name to put ballet on equal footing with opera, in a “long overdue” move according to Covent Garden bosses. From the new season, which starts in September, the organization will be called the Royal Ballet and Opera (but the building will remain the Royal Opera House). It… Read More »
Recent rains appear to have had a negative impact on UK holidays. Accommodation providers say bookings were slow at the beginning of the year but are slowly increasing. Visit Britain’s latest domestic travel sentiment tracker, which measures intention for overnight trips, found that weather is now the second biggest barrier to spending a night in… Read More »
It was a sunny Easter Saturday in Florence, March 30, 2024. In the historic Piazza del Duomo, preparations were being made for the Scoppio del Carro (Explosion of the Cart), a centuries-old ritual involving a parade of costumed flag throwers and musicians, a tall chariot filled with fireworks, and a mechanical pigeon. and lots of… Read More »
The Cotswolds are arcadian England. The centuries-old interaction between humans and nature is expressed in the landscape: tapestries of fields; managed forest areas; magnificent churches bearing witness to a rich, sheep-shaped past; Not just a border, but 6,000 kilometers of drystone walls that are home to wrens, mice and more. Easily accessible from London and… Read More »