As the days get longer, walking in the great outdoors gains appeal. Archaeological remains add layers of history to these scenic routesStrata Florida, CeredigionStart/end Coed Dolgoed car park, PontrhydfendigaidDistance/time 3.4 miles/2 hoursGrade EasyThe lush Teifi Valley, in the foothills of the Cambrian Mountains, is a truly remote and unspoiled area of mid-Wales. These mountains are the source of many of Wales’s...
Solo travel is on the rise, especially among women, but Rosita Boland has always found it the most adventurous and rewarding way to see the worldFor years, decades in fact, I’ve puzzled over the knee-jerk response most people have when I tell them I (mostly) travel alone.“You’re so brave.”Why is it that a woman travelling alone, as I...
Travelers from all over the world flock to Europe, and the reason why is no secret. The continent is packed full of famous cities, each one slightly different and all very much worth a visit. When holiday-makers think of Europe, a few famous cities immediately come to mind – Barcelona, Paris, Berlin – however, the experienced traveler might find...
Planning a vacation can be stressful. With limited vacation time and infinite destination options, many prospective travelers bear the burden of making the right choices.Luckily, for those who are admittedly indecisive, a new travel trend could help alleviate some of that pressure.Fire and ice trips — one jaunt that juxtaposes two staggeringly different climates (usually one snowy, one sunny) —...
The 122-mile Heart of Wales Line Trail traces a much-loved railway through magnificent countryside, taking in a forgotten wonder of the industrial ageOn the station platform at Craven Arms, a helpful elderly lady asks where I’m going.“I’m looking for the Heart of Wales?”She points to a railway track, rather rusty and overgrown, which disappears into the bushes at...
A fun activity on a guided walk brings the countryside to life for kids. One dad even gets his three splashing about in the rainy Norfolk BroadsTracking rare birds of prey, NorfolkSmall children will never rapturously welcome the announcement of an activity they’ve never done before. Especially if it involves the dreaded word “walk” – and definitely not...
Quoile Pondage, County Down: Coots, not coal-boats, now ply the waters of what was once a marine estuaryThere’s sward under my feet but behind me are mooring bollards and an imposing building that retains a warehouse’s rough-hewn edges. I lean against the nautical-looking railing where the River Quoile shoulders up to the wharf before sweeping and braiding through the pondage’s...
If you’ve ever shown an interest in booking a safari trip, there’s a strong chance that you’ll have been lured by the appeal of seeing some majestic wildlife, none more so than the so-called ‘big five’ game.This term is used to describe Africa’s five most iconic and popular species of animal, including lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffalos. The...
A 15-member bachelorette party intended to fly from Sacramento to Cabo San Lucas to celebrate, but they got stranded during a stopover in Phoenix.According to the bride, her mother hadn't flown in 20 years and was nervous, so she had some alcohol before the first flight and became nauseous upon landing.She said an American Airlines staff member called the...
Madeira may have a sedate reputation but the wild, rugged landscape is the perfect place for hiking and trail-running in the spring sunshineHaving found a bench in the hot spring sunshine, I was unwrapping my bolo de caco – an excellent toasted sweet potato sandwich, slathered in garlic butter – when “Michael Jackson” walked past. He was dressed Thriller era, and...
