Hiking in the Dolomites – tour of Rosengarten in South Tyrol
Every year I set off with a friend for a hiking holiday, a girl’s own adventure in which we test ourselves on the mountain trails …
Outdoors
Cycling in Dorset on the Jurassic Coast
With the end of the summer in sight I took a day with my daughter to go cycling in Dorset, one of England’s prettiest counties. …
Safari and sustainability: making a change in Kenya
Think of Kenya and you no doubt picture prides of lion prowling open grassland, giraffe grazing on acacia leaves and elephant cooling off in waterholes. …
What to wear for Camping in Canada
If you’re planning a holiday in Canada that involves camping or staying in an RV, in one of Canada’s scenic national parks, you might want …
Walking in Menorca – on the Cami de Cavalls
It was a perfect day for walking Menorca on the Cami de Cavalls. One of those late May days when the sun is warm, the …
A guide to volcano hiking in Indonesia
With more than 120 active volcanoes, Indonesia is a hive of seismic activity. An archipelago dotted across an area the width of the United States, …
RHS Hampton Court Flower Show: Gardens around the World
At the RHS Hampton Court Flower show this week, destinations from Charleston to Galicia, Normandy to Peru, came alive in the gardens from around the world. …
Are e-bikes the answer for a relaxing cycling holiday?
I remember the first time I went cycling with Headwater Holidays on my honeymoon. Basking in the September sunshine, we cycled through unspoiled rural France, meandering …
A guide to gorilla trekking in Rwanda
With only 900 mountain gorillas left in the wild, their population concentrated in just three countries (Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo), opportunities …
The Gower in Wales: find your perfect coastal walk and place to stay
Walking along cliff paths and blowing the cobwebs away on a breezy beach is one of my favourite things to do at the weekend, at …
Hiking near Seefeld in Austria – the wild Leutasch Gorge
While on holiday walking in the Leutasch valley of Austria, our hiking routes had taken us along the picturesque Gaistal Valley, up to the high …