‘There’s little better than the thrill of the open road, exploring the space and beauty of this extraordinary country at your own pace,’ says Pippa – Getty/Moment RF Is it safe to drive in South Africa? The short answer is yes. There’s little better than the thrill of the open road, as you explore the … Read more
The Northern Lights recently appeared over the Castlerigg stone circle in the Lake District – Gregg Wolstenholme/Bav Media This winter will be a historic one for seeing the Northern Lights, with scientists predicting the best Northern Lights sightings in two decades. Earlier this month, Aurora hunters were treated to displays on Bonfire Night in Scotland … Read more
Christmas holidays in Britain can be just as magical as abroad: Lapland in Coworth Park / Luke Dyson Most of the time I’m a bit of a Grinch, sitting in a listless Christmas/Hanukkah limbo in December, trying to muster up some cheer for the sake of my kids. But this year, I promised, it would … Read more
(ES) As the school holidays approach, what better way to prevent your little ones from destroying the house than by taking them to a Christmas show? London has a wealth of great theatre, dance and other performances aimed at children of all ages, and our picks (excluding pantos, due later this week) are below… The … Read more
When Tracey Emin first met Louise Bourgeois, the first thing she noticed was her strong and muscular hands. The second thing was her breasts. “She had gigantic breasts, absolutely gigantic, and so did I,” the British artist wrote for The Evening Standard in 2022. “We were these two women sitting at this table with our … Read more
A path to the Baltic Sea (Alamy Stock Photo) Travel is already being ravaged by extreme weather,” said Alex Hawkins, strategic outlook editor at The Future Laboratory. “By 2033, the map could be completely redrawn. We will have to broaden our horizons and become more creative about where, when and how we explore.” Europe saw … Read more
Lostwithiel is located in the Fowey Valley in Cornwall – John Lawrence Tucked away in the upper reaches of the Fowey Valley, the small town of Lostwithiel looks a picture of serenity: a church tower rising above a flag-strewn main street, a tranquil river babbling between the arches of a pretty medieval bridge, and steep … Read more
Val Thorens The ski season in Europe has begun as the resorts celebrate massive snowfalls and welcome thousands of visitors to the slopes. As the chairlifts sprang into action, locals and passionate skiers were among those tasting the first snow of the season at the Alps’ highest ski areas. Holidaymakers will arrive in the mountains … Read more