Seven of the best places for wild swimming in the UK and Ireland

From waterfalls in Yorkshire to glacial fjords in Ireland, there are so many amazing places for some al fresco exercise. This year, many swimming fanatics have had to find new ways to get their fix. Indoor pools may have reopened but it seems there’s been a surge in the popularity of wild swimming recently –... Read More

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Ireland, swimming, UK, wild swimming

September 19, 2020

Why Cornwall will forever be a land of childhood holiday dreams

It’s no wonder we’re all yearning to go, writes Sarah Marshall. So many fond childhood memories are decorated with images of Cornwall: sliding barefoot over silky moss while twirling nets in rock pools; colliding with frothing, angry waves then sprinting to the shelter of a windbreak; breathing sea air, licking lips and delighting in a... Read More

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childhood, Cornwall, dreams, holiday, staycation

September 13, 2020

Nine ways to be a safe and responsible hiker

Local moors and mountains might feel tamer than more exotic locations, but it’s still easy to fall into trouble, writes Sarah Marshall. Ongoing travel advisory chaos and confusion has spurred a wave of staycation bookings. Splendid weather has been the icing on the cake. But rather than settle for a sunbed on an overcrowded beach,... Read More

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hiking, travel

September 12, 2020

Why Elan Valley in Wales was made for two wheels

As cycling soars in post-lockdown popularity, Ceri Saunders opts for a pedal-powered staycation. Norwegian Wood – the name of the glamping pod my friend and I are lodging at for three nights on the outskirts of Rhayader, Mid Wales – is divine. With Welsh borders open once more, we packed our bikes in the car... Read More

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bicycles, cycle, Elan Valley, travel, Wales

September 6, 2020

Peak District: Hikes and a pub where you immediately feel like a local

It’s one of the UK’s most popular hiking spots. But the Duncombe Arms is proof you can still find calm corners to relax, says Sarah Marshall. Even on a warm evening in a pub garden, when spirits are rising as the sun is setting, social distancing is respectfully observed. It’s a reflection of the world... Read More

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hike, hikes, Peak District, pub

August 30, 2020

Bury St Edmunds: An ancient murder mystery shines a spotlight on Suffolk

One thousand years since the Abbey of St Edmund was founded, Bury St Edmunds edges closer to uncovering the body of England’s first patron saint. “It’s believed the body may lie beneath the old tennis courts,” states John Saunders. “The truth of where he is or whether he will ever be recovered is difficult.” John... Read More

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Ancient, Benedictine, Bury St Edmunds, Dickens, East Anglia, murder mystery, Richard III, Suffolk

August 29, 2020

Here’s how to solo travel the world

More people are choosing to explore in their own company. Play safe and you can have a great time, writes Sarah Marshall. For many people lockdown led to loneliness – but for others it sparked enthusiasm for spending time alone. That emerging trend is playing out in travel bookings, with more of us choosing future... Read More

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solo, travel, travelling, world

August 23, 2020

Ten of the best gardens to visit this summer

Many gardens have now reopened to the public for summer. Hannah Stephenson selects 10 of the best. Still short of things to do during summer holidays? Why not visit some of our most glorious gardens, which have reopened to the public. They all detail the Covid-19 safety measures they’ve put in place on their websites.... Read More

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garden, gardens, summer, travel, visit

August 16, 2020

Covid-19 restrictions offer chance to support rural tourism, Vatican says

The drastic reduction in people’s mobility because of the Covid-19 pandemic could be an opportunity for moving one’s heart and mind instead – and for finding other ways to be close to and supportive of those in need, the Vatican said. The tourism industry has been devastated by global and national restrictions aimed at containing... Read More

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COVID-19, pandemic, restrictions, rural, tourism, Vatican

July 18, 2020

Virtual Renaissance: Online tourism breathes new life in ailing industry

As museums and historical sites in Italy slowly begin opening their doors after several months of lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, technology may prove to be the “renaissance” the country’s tourism industry desperately needs. Recently, countries within the European Union have opened their borders following months of lockdowns and restrictions. However, nonessential travel from... Read More

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Italy, Museums, rome, technology, tourism, tourists, Vatican

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Seven of the best places for wild swimming in the UK and Ireland

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Peak District: Hikes and a pub where you immediately feel like a local

Bury St Edmunds: An ancient murder mystery shines a spotlight on Suffolk

Here’s how to solo travel the world

Ten of the best gardens to visit this summer

Covid-19 restrictions offer chance to support rural tourism, Vatican says

Virtual Renaissance: Online tourism breathes new life in ailing industry

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