by Maggie | Jun 1, 2024 | Leisure & Travel Features
Travel writers take a salty, summer saunter through old-fashioned seaside towns that have ‘not yet been Airbnb-brushed out of existence’. Weymouth, DorsetPhotographer Martin Parr’s 1999 film Think of England captures the nostalgic appeal of Weymouth: roast dinners at...
by Maggie | May 1, 2024 | Leisure & Travel Features
A new website aims to offer a wide network of walking routes from British train stations, and is calling on hikers to add their favourites. Our writer accompanies the founder on a ramble to Bath Spa station. A British railway station can be many things. A place of...
by Maggie | Apr 1, 2024 | Leisure & Travel Features
From Monet to Degas, the luminosity of Paris has inspired countless artists. As the city celebrates 150 years of impressionism it’s still shining bright. Paris is called the City of Light, possibly because of its early adoption of gas street lighting. But that would...
by Maggie | Mar 1, 2024 | Leisure & Travel Features
Learn the skills to unearth our ancient history – from excavations for children in York to guided walks along the Thames and residential courses in Wales. Vindolanda, Northumberland As the north-west frontier of the Roman empire, Northumberland is scattered with...
by Maggie | Feb 1, 2024 | Leisure & Travel Features
Cobbled alleys, ancient bars, flamenco and the world’s biggest gothic cathedral are just a few of the Andalucían capital’s attractions. Some of the best places in Seville are found by taking a wrong turn. Like when you stumble into a time-worn taverna peddling crisp...
by Maggie | Jan 1, 2024 | Leisure & Travel Features
Malta’s first art biennale, Copenhagen’s repurposed Carlsberg district, the first Arctic Circle capital of culture… this year promises a feast of cultural activity. Germany, various locations Germany is celebrating the 250th birthday of one of its best-loved painters,...