Category Archives: Travel

How Europe’s southernmost ski resort cracked the code to the perfect ski holiday

Despite its southern location, the Sierra Nevada ski resort is one of the highest resorts in Europe. Stand at the top of Europe’s southernmost ski resort and, on a clear day, you can glimpse Morocco hundreds of kilometers across the Mediterranean. In the foreground, the endless brown plains of Andalusia stretch as far as the… Read More »

Lisbon’s best boutique hotels

Palácio Príncipe Real features a charming interior design and a lush garden filled with wisteria and jacarandas – Francisco Nogueira/Francisco Nogueira With its narrow cobbled streets, bougainvillea-lined squares, sea views and seven steep hills (the iconic yellow trams bobbing up and down), Lisbon lends itself to small boutique properties that retain a sense of character… Read More »

Everest ends with bathrooms as tourists face glamping ban

Luxury campsites on Everest may soon be a thing of the past The days for giant dome tents, massage parlours, yoga areas and en-suite toilets at Everest Base Camp may be numbered as Nepalese authorities vow to crack down on sprawling luxury facilities clogging the area. Wealthy climbers were able to enjoy increasingly luxurious facilities… Read More »

Why did the Nazis have their eyes on the perfect town of Stamford?

Stamford is home to quiet cobblestone streets, picturesque architecture and independent establishments – Stone/Getty “Stamford? Is this a university in America? Do you mean Stamford Bridge?” None of my well-travelled friends had even heard of Stamford, Lincolnshire. To tell you the truth, I didn’t know either until recently. “Hidden gem” is a cliché of travel… Read More »