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She had scarcely travelled anywhere at all. Yet, recently separated from my father and keen for adventure, my mother, Mary, decided to whisk my sister and me to Athens. It was the late 1970s. I was 17 years old — and promptly fell in love at first sight. Not with a dark-eyed local boy, but … Read more
For all its frustrations and difficulties, lockdown had some silver linings. Simply being able to avoid crammed commutes was the biggest for many, while for others it was the opportunity to try new hobbies: watercolour painting, gardening or learning a language, perhaps. Now restrictions have eased, we can take these skills on holiday — or … Read more
The workout that rules the waves! Toned celebs love to paddleboard in exotic locations, but what’s it like for a beginner in blustery Pembrokeshire? Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) is the world’s fastest-growing watersport Harriet Sime gave it a go with TYF Adventure in Solva harbour, Pembrokeshire She concluded it was ‘harder but far more invigorating than … Read more
A fascinating new series of maps and a mesmerising animation reveal Sydney’s eye-popping transformation over 250 years from a swathe of virgin land to a vibrant city with a population of over five million. The illustrations were commissioned by Budget Direct Travel Insurance and created using maps from the National Library of Australia and other … Read more
Live YouTube webcam showing sea life in Miami’s harbor just yards from the shore – from sharks to manatees – becomes an online hit Called Coral City Camera, it’s located next to an ‘urban reef’ in PortMiami A vast array of creatures has dropped by, including stingrays and barracuda It’s billed as a ‘real-life aquarium … Read more
We suddenly got a warning on the VHF radio that a Belgian warship was within range and that we should keep clear. We weren’t keen on tangling with it, so we swiftly checked the map and altered our course. The warning came through as we steadily bobbed across the world’s busiest shipping lane on our … Read more
From Iceland travel advice to finding insurance firms with coronavirus cover, we can help: The Holiday Guru answers traveller queries By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 12:10 BST, 8 August 2020 | Updated: 18:52 BST, 9 August 2020 The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. This week issues tackled include Iceland’s travel … Read more
Sometimes the best things in life are right under your nose. And that’s the case with Northern France, that bit Britons normally fly over or zoom past on the Eurostar on their way to Paris or Provence. Here Jane Knight uncovers the very best that the region has to offer, from brilliant beaches to delightful … Read more
Campervans all booked up, too expensive or too unwieldy? Then why not try this summer’s DIY roadtrip alternative: campercars. Who needs to drive around in a pricey, thirsty converted van when it’s quite possible to sleep in your normal car using the latest accessories and digital apps? It’s a chance for many of us to … Read more
An Inspector calls… Tech-savvy hotel brand Yotel has opened a new branch in London’s Clerkenwell where the cabin-style rooms are ‘terrific value’ and its ‘glamorous’ bar is a highlight Budget chain Yotel has opened a new outpost in Clerkenwell, central London There are 212 cabin-style rooms that are ‘small but comfortable and spotless’ The standout … Read more