Its peaks are a big draw for adrenaline junkies, but this natural park’s newer attractions offer more inclusive family activities The pool was empty – perhaps because at about 22C, the water was too cold for Italians. It was also about to close. Whatever the reason, we had the glorious Biolago di Pinzolo, a spring-fed,…
From camping beside glacial lakes in Montenegro to birdwatching in Poland, the continent has no shortage of inspiring wilderness adventures One of the most incredible bird scenes in Europe took place as I hiked through the Bielawa nature reserve in northern Poland, about 40 miles north of Gdansk. I had left the village of Sławoszyno…
With nights spent in ancient churches and wayfarers’ meals at farms and pubs, this spiritual four-day walk is all about the journey – and rural England at its finest I’m lying on my back. Directly above me is “a vault of heaven” with great wooden beams. I’ve never woken before under such a high ceiling…
Would a £35,000 holiday help you live longer or just leave you bankrupt? A surprising number of people are paying to find out Name: Longevity vacations. Age: New, but I’ll be older, hopefully. Continue reading… Source: Gaurdian
A fishing village stay on one of the country’s less-visited large islands reveals a quiet Adriatic gem boasting green lakes, holm oak forests, and unspoilt beaches The first thing that struck me about Luka was the silence. My wife, Caroline, and I had driven our rental car from Split north along the Croatian coast to…
Hundreds of cut-price, sustainable intercity journeys are on special offer this week for trips across England, Scotland and Wales A transport company is offering £2 tickets for coach trips across the UK to be taken up to May 12. With a £1 service fee, that means travellers planning journeys can book long-distance tickets from £3…
A five-day mindful adventure on the Knoydart peninsula – one of the last great wildernesses in the UK – offers the chance to fully unwind and leap into the unknown It’s a relief to lay my rucksack down, plunge hot feet into the cool stream and pause to revel in the fairytale surrounds. Foxgloves stand…
Weekend Runner Australia author Emma Kemp runs us through some of the country’s best long-distance races, taking in city footpaths, tropical islands, red dirt and windswept coastlines Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Running season is here, and that means running festivals. Whether you’re a beginner hoping to enter your first short-and-sharp fun run…
Share details of a trip to a great beach in Europe (not in the UK) – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break What’s your idea of beach heaven? A rocky path down to a secluded Mediterranean cove which is home to a simple beach shack and not much else? A wild expanse…
An exhibition of the great British illustrator’s life opens this month in Ditchling village, in the South Downs countryside that inspired him There aren’t many people who can claim to have seen a snowman fly over their house. It may sound fantastical, but every Christmas I settle down to watch The Snowman, Raymond Briggs’s best-loved…