by David Hibbins | Dec 29, 2022 | Latest Travel News
Stargazers have been capturing some spectacular images of a rare astronomical event that means every planet in the solar system is visible in the night sky at the same time.Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn can all be seen with the naked eye, while Uranus and...
by David Hibbins | Dec 29, 2022 | Latest Travel News
After doggedly pedalling uphill for what seems like a lifetime with only the sound of my own gasping breaths for company, I’m suddenly aware of a ripple of applause and shouts of encouragement.Looking up in surprise, I see my cycling buddies, who’ve already arrived at...
by David Hibbins | Dec 29, 2022 | Latest Travel News
Across the globe, dozens of exciting new hotels are ready to welcome guests in 2023. Luxury is a buzzword no matter the budget, and cities – particularly Paris and Milan – are having a moment. Here Sarah Turner picks her best from the Alps, Athens and Australia to...
by David Hibbins | Dec 28, 2022 | Latest Travel News
Northern France’s Amiens resembles a pint-sized Paris. It has its own Notre Dame cathedral — bigger than the one in the capital — as well as its own macarons. They were invented nearly 150 years ago by the Trogneux family, of which France’s First Lady is a...
by David Hibbins | Dec 27, 2022 | Latest Travel News
We all need to toughen up, say the Finns. Forget hygge. We should be gutsy, or sisu. It’s all about resilience and bolstering the psyche. There are even a few new books on the subject with names like Sisu: The Finnish Art Of Courage.Eastern Lapland is a good place to...
