Toulouse: Sport, Planes and Gastronomy
With its wonderful gastronomy, nearby vineyards, sporting tradition and close links with the aviation industry, including Concorde, Toulouse makes the ideal place for a weekend away…
Learn to Sail in The Lofoten Islands
Setting off on a solo expedition is the perfect way to get away from it all and do something for yourself. Combining this with the chance to learn a new skill in the company…
Bowled Over by the Hilton at The Ageas Bowl
On a cricket-inspired trip to Hampshire and the docks of Portsmouth, Mark Bibby Jackson reminisces at the Hilton at The Ageas Bowl on cricketing feats past. I have to confess…
Dive Fest Barbados, Caribbean, 2019
If you love diving, or just messing about in the water, the Dive Fest Barbados in July may just be the right one for you.One of the best things about the Dive…
3 Barbados Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss
Barbados’ calendar of festivals is immense, covering everything from its fascinating history, sporting prowess, wealth of activities and the island’s culinary expertise…
Hampshire: Cricket, Dockyards and the D-Day Story
Mark Bibby Jackson travels to Hampshire where he learns of cricketing tales of yore, seafaring adventures and discovers a most poignant reminder of man’s follies in the D-Day Story. Although…
The Women-only Colorado Classic, USA, 2019
If you know your sports and are into cycling, the Women-only Colorado Classic is the only stand-alone professional women’s road race in the western hemisphere. With its four stages it…
Nehru Trophy Boat Race 2024, Kerala, India
Usually held every year on the second Saturday of August, the Nehru Trophy Boat Race sees huge, iconic snake boats engaged in a fierce and colourful contest. It has turned…
Onam Festival 2025, Kerala, India
During the days of the Onam Festival, the biggest and most spectacular festival of Kerala, the entire Indian state goes on a spree of celebrations, music and dance performances, elaborate…
Naadam Festival Mongolia 2024
Also called the Olympic Games of nomads, the spectacular Naadam Festival in Mongolia is the country’s biggest event and its national pride. Taking place every July, men and women compete…
Losing Yourself in the Cameron Highlands
Continuing their Malaysia travel adventure, Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise, escape the heat of the capital KL and journey to the northern Cameron Highlands. British involvement in Malaya goes as…
Hampshire, the ‘cradle of cricket’. Howzat?
Hampshire will be reminding everyone in World Cup year exactly why the county is known globally as the “cradle of cricket”. The 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup will be held…
Unmissable Costa Rica Festivals 2019
Not only does Costa Rica boast an abundance of unique wildlife, landscapes and climates, but it also hosts an exciting range of events and festivals throughout the year…
Chiva-Som Reopens in Hua Hin Thailand
Internationally renowned wellness destination Chiva-Som reopened early November after a six-month closure to complete the third of four stages of the resort’s first major renovation…
Chemmy Alcott Skiing App Challenge
With winter drawing in, now is the time to start thinking of hitting those slopes. Whether you’re new to the snow or a bit of a pro, a skiing app can be a great addition to your trip. From …
Professional Bull Riders World Finals
From the 7 to the 11 November the talk of Las Vegas, Nevada is bull, bull, bull, because the Professional Bull Riders World Finals is in state. Billed by the…
5 Unique Experiences for Holidays in Ireland
Lists of reasons to take your holidays in Ireland could fill entire pages and books – for that matter, they undoubtedly do. It’s a wonderful country full of things to…
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta 2024
If you have seen photos of many vividly coloured balloons gliding across semi-arid scenery there is a good chance that those shots come from the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, which…
Things to Do in San Francisco SoMa District
Host of the first Rugby World Cup Sevens to ever take place in the US, San Francisco’s SoMa (South of Market) neighbourhood is a rapidly changing neighbourhood. Encompassing several sub-neighbourhoods…
World Nomad Games 2020, Turkey
Dubbed the “Olympics for nomads”, the biennial World Nomad Games is an extraordinary and chaotic spectacle of dozens of traditional nomad sports. After being held in Kyrgyzstan three times in…
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival 2024
One of the most dramatic festivals in Asia, the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, this year in June, celebrates an event from some 2,000 years ago when Qu Yuan, a Chinese official, threw…
Cowes Week 2024, Isle of Wight
Since 1826, Lendy Cowes Week has been an essential entry in the English summer calendar, alongside Wimbledon and the Henley Regatta. Of its type, the largest sailing…
Raid Amazones: Angkor Temple Challenge
The ancient temples of Angkor Wat provided the backdrop for Raid Amazones, a gruelling six-day sporting challenge that saw 175 women from across the globe gather in Cambodia’s Siem Reap…
Last Minute Ski Offer from Mountain Paradise
Slovakia ski specialist Mountain Paradise is tempting pre-Easter skiers with £100 off seven-night ski breaks and a free ‘fresh track’ experience this March…
