Hiking in the Jungfrau Swiss Alps with Sherlock
Mark Bibby Jackson goes hiking in the Jungfrau Swiss Alps to discover national celebrations, Swiss wrestling, meringues and Sherlock Holmes. As soon as I disembark the bus the smell of…
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Mark Bibby Jackson goes hiking in the Jungfrau Swiss Alps to discover national celebrations, Swiss wrestling, meringues and Sherlock Holmes. As soon as I disembark the bus the smell of…
Every autumn in the New Forest, up to 600 domestic pigs and piglets are released into the forest by their ‘commoner’ owners to munch up the fallen acorns – green…
Retrace the extraordinary journey of the Klondike gold seekers on this rugged and beautiful trail from coastal Alaska to the shore of Lake Bennett, Yukon. When news of a gold…
The Northern Lights Village in Levi features 40 glass-roofed Aurora Cabins, giving guests the chance to spot the Aurora while tucked up in bed. On this tailor-made trip, families can…
In July 2019, the Unesco World Heritage Committee inscribed the 20th century architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, consisting of eight Frank Lloyd Wright-designed sites in the USA…
North-east of Svalbard and 900km from the North Pole, the rarely visited Franz Josef Land archipelago – accessed by few vessels other than the Russian military – can now be…
In a world where overcrowded museums, jam-packed beaches and busy outdoor trails and waters seem to be the rule, it’s refreshing to know that Maine still offers experiences and places…
From 14 to 19 September, Leeds Castle in Kent is celebrating its 900th anniversary with a spectacular ‘floral party’ throughout the principal Castle rooms for the popular Festival…
The thought of crowded touristy hot spots in Europe giving you anxiety? Rabbie’s Tours, who provide small-group tours ‘off the beaten track’, have just launched eight new six-day…
Alto Turia and Valle del Cabriel, both within 40-60 kilometres of the city of Valencia, have joined the list of Unesco World Biosphere Reserves. The Alto Turia Biosphere Reserve is known…
Costa Rica has recently declared the Miravalles Volcano National Park-Jorge Manuel Dengo the country’s 29th national park. The new addition, located in the north-western region…
New ITV series Judi Dench’s Wild Borneo Adventure, starting tonight, (2 July) explores the country’s rainforests and magnificent wildlife. Take your own two-week Bornean adventure…
Get outdoors and soak up the sunshine in Greater Palm Springs this summer. Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or prefer more relaxed outdoor pursuits, California’s desert region…
The perfect way to be immersed in all things Canadian, discover some of the country’s most iconic scenery hiking in fresh alpine air to a plethora of jaw dropping vistas…
There is no better way to explore the paradise islands of Seychelles than on foot. The huge variety of biodiversity and landscapes – striking mountains, granite rocks, mangrove forests…
Iceland travel specialist Discover the World has launched a self-drive holiday following the newly branded and signposted Arctic Coast Way which launches on 08 June 2019…
Taking an old paddlewheel steamer from Dhaka to the Sundarbans Mangrove Forest in Bangladesh, Johan Smits finds poetry, a lost city and a vast water forest. “What beauty, what shades…
This year is an important year for Singapore as it commemorates its Bicentennial – the 200th anniversary of Sir Stamford Raffles’ landing in Singapore in 1819 – a key turning…
Canada’s only all-weather road across the Arctic Circle, one of the world’s most unique driving routes, turns 40 in 2019. Construction on the 417-mile Dempster Highway…
In the past year, nature travel has become a top trend, with Pinterest searches for “nature travel” up 88%, and Airbnb reporting a 539% year-over-year increase…
If there is anything on this planet that can be labelled as ‘unique’, this is it. Remote Arctic Svalbard Archipelago is one of the last great wildernesses on earth and…
The Chelsea Fringe, an alternative garden festival that has become a staple of the horticultural calendar, will return for a 12th year in 2023 with nine days of celebrations scheduled…
Renowned for its traditional villages, remarkable scenery and volcanic summit, the beautiful Imbabura province in northern Ecuador is now a UNESCO-recognised World Geopark…
With the RHS Chelsea Flower Show just around the corner (21-25 May), our friends at Travel PR have collected a selection of garden-themed holiday ideas to get you into bloom…
Research shows that when human beings engage with nature it brings tranquillity and contentment. This is especially important when you are working remotely when choosing the right environment is key.
Amazingly, new species of flora and fauna are being discovered all the time on this planet by their hundreds, whilst sadly existing species are at the threat of extinction through the destruction of their natural habitats. Naturalists working in natural history museums and other centres across the globe catalogue all living species, providing comprehensive documentation for the enthusiasts.
Nature and wildlife holidays are offered to travellers globally, including safaris in Africa and world-wide animal sanctuaries working with injured or abused animals. Bird watching in wetlands can be a popular if sedentary pastime. Travellers should aim to see orangutans in Borneo, lions in the Masai Mara and elephants in Asia as sadly they are all threatened with extinction through destruction of their habitats and illegal poaching. When will humanity ever learn?
Nature trails
Nature trails usually pass through areas of historic or natural beauty. There are many challenging routes across the globe, including The Inca Trail of Machu Piccu, Mount Kilmanjaro and the Appalachian Trail. There are also a plethora of less strenuous trails involving gentler gradients in very varied locations, such as Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, some of the Norwegian fjords and the scenic state of Connecticut in the US. But you can also appreciate nature in urban settings. Just one popular example is the spectacular annual Cherry Blossom Season Japan or sakura, attracting thousands of spectators admiring the stunning blooming cherry trees in parks and streets all over the country.