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There must be something in the water of the river Trave that encircles Lubeck. This tiny delight of a medieval city, an hour from Hamburg, has produced three Nobel Prize-winners: the writers Thomas Mann and Günter Grass, and the former German Chancellor Willy Brandt. It’s so alluring that, in 1705, J. S. Bach walked 250 … Read more
It’s a dead weird way of amassing a following on Instagram. An artist has garnered over 18,000 followers on the social media site by posting snaps that show her playing dead in tourist hotspots around the world, while bemused tourists and locals look on. Stephanie Leigh started the bizarre Stefdies picture series eight years ago … Read more
Great British Boltholes: The Castle Inn is ideal for dog-walkers, seaside strollers and lovers of gin, who might want to visit in the warmer months when the garden bar serves 50 types The Castle Inn is located in the peaceful Dorset village of West Lulworth There are a dozen recently revamped rooms with little ultra-modern … Read more
‘That scratch wasn’t there when you rented the car’: Here’s how holidaymakers can avoid (and fight back against) common car rental tricks and scams Do a full inspection of the car and note down any imperfections beforehand You don’t need GPS – use maps on your smartphone for free or pre-plan routes Follow the simple … Read more
Theresa May opted for a Welsh walking holiday for her Easter break Even Theresa May’s bitterest enemies would accept that she (in contrast to some MPs) deserves some time off. Yes, she popped over to Wales for a quick walking holiday earlier this week, but we think a longer getaway is in order. The poor … Read more
Florida’s tallest launch roller coaster, which peaks at 150 feet and hits speeds of over 60mph, welcomes its first brave riders Steel coaster Tigris is making its debut today at the Busch Gardens theme park in Tampa Bay The triple-launch ride’s 1,800ft steel track is designed to mimic the agility of a tiger The new … Read more
The town of Paradise in California’s Butte County was all but completely wiped out as the state endured its worst-ever wildfires in September last year. But they are nothing if not resilient, these Californians, and the message in Butte and the grape-growing territory heading south-west to Napa Valley is that it’s business as usual. This … Read more
This is the couple who packed up their possessions to live in a van – and are now helping others follow a sustainable way of life. Dustin Grevemberg from Louisiana and his wife Noami from Trinidad sold most of their items three years ago to buy a 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon to live and travel in. … Read more
The month began with gin, and it wasn’t long before strange, melancholic headaches became a regular feature. By the third week of this particular month (I’m not saying which), things needed to change. That’s how I find myself at the Barberyn retreat and spa in Beruwala, an unfussy little town on Sri Lanka’s west coast, … Read more
Can I cruise from Sydney to Papua New Guinea? What UK holidays are there for singletons? And can I attend a Papal Mass in Rome? The holiday guru offers top tips to travellers Cruising from Sydney to Papua New Guinea is doable but not easy A walking break in the UK is recommended for singletons without … Read more