by Maggie | Jan 1, 2023 | Leisure & Travel Features
Book into one of these brilliantly located cottages, apartments, bothies and hotels and you’ll be contributing to a worthy cause too. Ten Hill Place, Edinburgh, Midlothian The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh has fingers in pies with a surprisingly broad range...
by Maggie | Dec 1, 2022 | Leisure & Travel Features
A walk amid cinematic landscapes to five south Wales waterfalls – and a cosy pub – proves the perfect substitute for a holiday abroad. It had been a tough month for several reasons and I needed a break. I initially thought a holiday abroad would be the...
by Maggie | Nov 1, 2022 | Leisure & Travel Features
Boomers are eschewing the traditional cruise holiday in favour of exploring the world with a backpack or in a camper van. David and Viv Boardman have just arrived in Germany after a long bus-ride between Lille and Dusseldorf. They’re in the middle of a five-month...
by Maggie | Oct 1, 2022 | Leisure & Travel Features
TV’s Simon Reeve had the trip of a lifetime criss-crossing the continent. Here are his highlights… Travelling through South America is an amazing privilege, each day rich with experiences. Covering more than 4,000 miles over many months, my journey for my new TV...
by Maggie | Aug 31, 2022 | Leisure & Travel Features
A lot goes into a best-ever flight experience – seat comfort, service and safety to name but a few factors. And all three could look completely different in a few decades’ time. Plane cabins are ever-changing, particularly in the long-haul world. In the past few...
by Maggie | Aug 1, 2022 | Leisure & Travel Features
Following the Somerset Food Trail by e-bike offers the chance to meet growers and makers, enjoy beautiful scenery, and sample delicious local produce. What more do you need than good cheese and a glass of cider?” I’m at Batch Farm, in the Somerset village of East...