A week at an all-inclusive resort promises idle, sunny days but it doesn’t usually spell adventure. After all, where’s the thrill of exploration when there’s a beach in easy reach […]
Avalon Peninsula on Newfoundland is a world apart
‘Where you longs to, luv?’ asks the rental car lady as she hands over the keys. The peculiar brogue sounds part Irish, part Canadian, and the question is indecipherable. It’s […]
7 sensational things to do in Madeira
If it weren’t for superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, the world might not know much about marvellous Madeira, a mountainous volcanic island 1076km southwest of Portugal and one of the country’s Autonomous […]
The best ballpark food around the US
If you’ve ever been to a baseball game, you’ve probably sung the sport’s anthem: ‘Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks.’ How very passé. These days, those meager snacks are […]
Where to go in October for wildlife and nature
Wondering where’s best to experience wildlife and nature in October? Why not explore China‘s lost-in-time landscapes and Utah‘s giant outdoor playgrounds, track polar bears through the tundra in Manitoba, Canada, or […]
How to do a day trip to Beachy Head
Beachy Head is the largest of a spectacularly scenic series of sea cliffs just west of the coastal town of Eastbourne in East Sussex. Topped with the lush, undulating grasslands […]
The world’s best wild beaches and how to reach them
For many a day at the beach wouldn’t be the same without a sun lounger and parasol; the ice cream stalls, volleyball courts and the steady stream of vendors peddling […]
How to visit Hawaii without totally destroying it
If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii, you’re not alone. The remote archipelago in the Pacific receives flights and ships full of tourists every day – nearly 10 million per […]
Five things I learnt from watching a match in every European football league in one season
Footie fanatic Matt Walker gave up his office job in June 2017 to embark on an almighty challenge: to watch a top-division football match in all 55 UEFA nations over […]
Adventures in California’s San Luis Obispo County
Located midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo County is one of California’s largest wine regions. It also has more than 80 miles of pristine beaches, a […]