Category Archives: Travel
How climate change is bringing more whales to British waters
Orcas like this one spotted off the Shetland Islands are becoming increasingly frequent visitors to our waters – BRYDON THOMASON/LORNE GILL/NATURESCOT Centuries of hunting, habitat loss and persecution have left the UK and Ireland among the world’s top nature-consuming countries. Although we have lost our bears, wolves, great auks and elk, the British Isles remain… Read More »
Wild swimming and forest walks in Western Sweden
Climate crisis brings boom time for English wine
The sad demise of the tourist information center
Visit Scotland closes face-to-face tourist information centers – Alamy Stock Photo Jess brings Aberdeen alive. “Hello, how can I help you?” He smiles welcomingly as he produces a map of the city too large to print at home. He listens patiently to the places I’ve been to in a dozen previous visits, and marks a… Read More »
Narberth Wood in Wales
Eco Weekend: Narberth Wood, Wales ( Owen Howells Photography) back story As the story goes, a serendipitous wrong turn in the Narberth Hills in 2007 led Neil and Zoe Kedward to chance upon a derelict centuries-old mansion and quickly fall in love with it. Narberth Grove opened in June 2008 with just four bedrooms and… Read More »
What’s next for Sheridan Smith after the Opening Night debacle?
Sheridan Smith at Opening Night, which will be closed two months early due to low ticket sales Sheridan Smith wasn’t planning on taking time off until Christmas. The Bafta-winning actress, in the midst of a professional renaissance, was due to star in a West End musical until July 27 and head to Newcastle two days… Read More »
Multiple Bad Things review – this provocative Australian ensemble is better than ever
Europe’s dirtiest beaches: where swimming brings health warning
The dirty beaches listed below are all near busy resorts or city break destinations – Getty At the top of the list of requirements for a perfect beach holiday is a sandy area surrounded by clean, clear water; it is something that should be given but is not given. The UK has received a lot… Read More »