Despite much change, the Nepalese capital’s staggering views and warm memories are as vivid as ever for the veteran mountaineer and leader of 19 Himalayan expeditions My first sight of Kathmandu and the Himalayas was in 1960 as part of Lt Col Jimmy Roberts’s expedition – we made the first successful ascent of Annapurna II.…
Irish Sea and Channel sailings cancelled and delayed; BA grounds 20 Heathrow flights; rail passengers face disruption Source: Independent
The Chancellor has promised 4.5 million people aged 26 to 30 cheap train tickets. This is how the new railcard works Source: Independent
The opening of a foodie theme park will further elevate Bologna’s reputation as Italy’s culinary capital but the city has plenty more to offer, including superb art, music and medieval architecture Europe’s oldest university town (it was founded in 1088) has been a haven for intellectuals and creative types since luminaries such as Dante and…
Our travel correspondent explains the benefits and limitations of the proposed millennial pass for train travellers of a certain age Source: Independent
Plane talk: The undisputed winners here, as so often in aviation, will be the commercial lawyers Source: Independent
4. Lake Tekapo, New Zealand Mt John Observatory ticks all the boxes ― it’s located in the world’s largest dark sky reserve Source: Huffington
Italy's the place to take the kids, says James Hanning – and now's the time to go Source: Independent
The mountains near this Liaoning province city are blessed with beautiful maples that provide stunning shades in autumn Continue reading… Source: Gaurdian
This inn on the edge of the Ribble Valley has long had a reputation for good food and drink. Now it’s added a glam 24-bedroom lodge across the road When I arrive at Fence Gate Lodge, owner Kevin Berkins is busy with a tape measure on the staircase, checking the installation of a bespoke bannister.…