Munich Outdoors – where to go cycling, surfing and wild swimming
Planning a trip to Munich? You may think of elegant palaces and art galleries or reassuringly expensive cars. And of course the joyous celebration of …
Outdoors
The Cotswold Way – Walking from Bath to Wotton-under-Edge – Days 1-3
The Cotswold Way is a National Walking Trail that meanders through some of the most beautiful English countryside, from Bath to Chipping Campden. This 102 …
Timanfaya National Park and the volcanoes in Lanzarote
The austere, otherworldly landscape of Lanzarote is shaped by hundreds of volcanic cones. Many of them date back to a series of devastating eruptions in …
Visit La Graciosa from Lanzarote – a day trip of cycling and swimming
Just north of Lanzarote, only half an hour by ferry, is its baby sister La Graciosa. This unspoiled island has a relaxed charm. It features …
Explore 20 of the best beaches in Zakynthos Greece
If you’re visiting the Greek island of Zakynthos, part of the Ionian chain, chances are you’re looking forward to some sun, relaxation and beach time. …
Hiking clothes for women – what to wear for comfort and style
If you’re planning to hike in the mountains or walk a long distance trail to improve your fitness and wellbeing, it’s good to know what …
A guide to hiking the Cami de Cavalls in Menorca
Imagine a long distance hiking trail where you’re never far from sparkling turquoise seas and sheltered coves. On which you can walk in a continuous …
A day out in the Newport Wetlands – walking and birdwatching in south Wales
The saltwater lagoons made a sheet of rippling silver, the fringe of brown reeds gently stirring and waterfowl dotted across the surface, an occasional flock …
A guide to walking the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal near Newport, Wales
Living in Bristol I’m lucky to have access to the fantastic countryside of South Wales, which has become even more accessible now that the Severn …
Discover the best Algarve boat trips and beaches – Portugal
What a delightful suntrap the Algarve was when I visited in early springtime, the abundant sunshine most welcome to escape the grey UK for a …
The Cayman Islands: Watersports, Stingray City and the best beaches in Grand Cayman
The history of the Cayman Islands has been shaped by the sea for centuries. Generations of turtle fishermen and sailors worked on merchant ships around …