Nantes: France’s Queen of Green
Something’s going very green in the French city of Nantes, as Judith Schrut discovered on her recent visit to this welcoming and eco-friendly gem on the western banks of the…
All the Way with Santa Fe New Mexico
Santa Fe takes great pride in its nickname, the City Different. It has a lofty reputation for history, gastronomy, nature, culture — my personal Fab Four of travel. It’s capital…
Take Me to the River: E-Biking in the Douro Valley
Gill Haynes goes on an E-biking adventure in the Douro Valley Portugal and creates quite a bang. “Hmm – that seems bit hot,” I thought as I pulled the e-bike…
Six Reasons to Fall in Love with Verona Italy
On her recent visit to Verona Italy, Judith Schrut found much, much more to love beyond those star-crossed lovers. I love, adore and have a massive soft spot for Italy…
Cycling Thrills in Les Gets France
James Clark takes to two wheels in Les Gets, France, to see what it feels like to cycle up to the top of the world, and then come back down…
Pedals in Puglia Italy
Head for Italy’s ‘heel’ with Judith Schrut as she shares delights and highlights from her recent cycling trip in Puglia, deep in Italy’s sunny south. Whether you’re an Easy Rider…
A First-timer’s Take on River Cruising in Europe
Gill Haynes goes river cruising in Europe with Avalon Waterway’s Danube Symphony, and discovers the experience surprisingly liberating. If you think cruising isn’t for you, you may be missing out…
Visiting Ocala National Forest? 8 Things You Can’t Leave Without Doing
With its location in Marion County in north-central Florida, three miles east of the city of Ocala, Ocala National Forest is filled with unrivaled natural beauty waiting for you to…
Saarland: Sustainable Travel Destination Just the Beginning
Travel Begins at 40 talks with Birgit Grauvogel, CEO of the Saarland Tourist Board, Germany about how the region became a sustainable travel destination, and why this is just the…
7 Short Lithuania Cycling Routes
Cycling is a popular sport and leisure time activity in many Northern European countries, such as Switzerland, Denmark, the Netherlands and Germany — the leading cycling countries on the continent…
A Summer Gastronomic Trip to Verbier Switzerland
James Clark discovers he has bitten off more than he can chew on a gastronomic summer journey to Verbier Switzerland. Verbier is not the first place that springs to mind…
8 Electric Bike Tours from around the World
Always popular, cycling tours have gotten an extra “charge” in recent years with the addition of electric bikes, allowing guests to ride hills with ease or get a boost to…
8 Trails to Hike, Bike and Run in Raleigh
There’s no shortage of ways to find peaceful escapes in order to explore the outdoors in the City of Oaks. Use any of the Raleigh area’s 180 miles of green…
6 Things To Do in Whistler in Summer
Just like dogs and Christmas, Whistler isn’t just for winter. While this Canadian mountain resort undoubtedly offers some of the best snow sports and apres-ski in North America, the months…
13 Unusual Fitness Experiences from around the World
From goat yoga and ice climbing, to swimming with sharks and samurai training, mix up your regular exercise routine with one of these unusual fitness experiences from around the world…
11 Canada and US Cycle Routes for 2019
Feel the wind through your hair as you ride along some of the most exhilarating Canada and US cycle routes in 2019. Whether looking for a peaceful ride to explore…
10 Healthy Holidays by Train in 2019
There is something in our DNA about feeling a need to rehydrate, rejuvenate and restore not only after an indulgent Christmas but also the dark days of winter. What better…
7 Cycling Holidays in UK-Europe by Train
From day trips in the UK to family-friendly cycling holidays in Provence or a tour of the Pyrenees, the possibilities are endless when you ditch the car and put your…
