The 122-mile Heart of Wales Line Trail traces a much-loved railway through magnificent countryside, taking in a forgotten wonder of the industrial ageOn the station platform at Craven Arms, a helpful elderly lady asks where I’m going.“I’m looking...
A fun activity on a guided walk brings the countryside to life for kids. One dad even gets his three splashing about in the rainy Norfolk BroadsTracking rare birds of prey, NorfolkSmall children will never rapturously welcome the...
Quoile Pondage, County Down: Coots, not coal-boats, now ply the waters of what was once a marine estuaryThere’s sward under my feet but behind me are mooring bollards and an imposing building that retains a warehouse’s rough-hewn edges. I...
If you’ve ever shown an interest in booking a safari trip, there’s a strong chance that you’ll have been lured by the appeal of seeing some majestic wildlife, none more so than the so-called ‘big five’ game.This term is...
A 15-member bachelorette party intended to fly from Sacramento to Cabo San Lucas to celebrate, but they got stranded during a stopover in Phoenix.According to the bride, her mother hadn't flown in 20 years and was nervous, so she...
Madeira may have a sedate reputation but the wild, rugged landscape is the perfect place for hiking and trail-running in the spring sunshineHaving found a bench in the hot spring sunshine, I was unwrapping my bolo de caco – an excellent...
Ban to take effect at the end of May after years of trials and research into air pollution at the Veneto seaside resortThe Venetian seaside resort of Bibione will be the first Italian beach to go completely smoke-free, in...
Our tipsters pick beach bars for lazy days, fantastic seafood and one last cold beer near the airport before flying homeWinning tip: Better than paradise, PortugalA short boat ride from the town of Olhão, on the quiet side...
One cold-water enthusiast describes the thrill and exhilaration of an outdoors dip in Snowdonia“The beauty of Snowdonia’s rainy climate is that all the dips and clefts in the saturated green overflow with pure water. It glistens, wind-whipped, in mountain cwms ,...
Planning your first European river cruise? Picking a waterway, dates, and budget seem easy enough. Then you find there's an overwhelming choice of boats out there, and with seemingly similar appearances, routes, amenities—even cost. What to do? Read on for...

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