In the late 19th century, French colonialists embarked on a madcap project to dig a channel eight times longer than the Panama Canal. These days it’s a wild and weird home for the birds
Category Archives: Travel
Virtual reality tourism ready for takeoff as travellers remain grounded
Experts say pandemic could provide watershed moment for technology, potentially leading to more sustainable tourism
10 children’s books that will take kids on a journey
They may be stuck at home, but children can escapeto the Amazon, Himalayas or New York via these magical tales
Warm khachapuri flatbreads take me back to Georgia – here’s the recipe
A plateful of this delicious cheese-filled bread – and a big glass of Georgian red wine – evoke memories of a joyous meal in the foothills of the Caucasus
10 of the most tranquil places in the UK
Here’s a bucket list of natural spaces to explore when we can
Cornwall gears up to cash in as Covid rules threaten foreign trips
A big rise in bookings and enquiries for domestic holidays promise a ‘great British summer’
Why an everyday English field is a tranquillity base
A story set in the medieval hunting forest of Cranborne Chase, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) that straddles the borders of Wiltshire, Dorset, Hampshire and a sliver of Somerset.
The little island of Procida prepares to shine as Italy’s Capital of Culture
The backdrop for the films Il Postino and The Talented Mr Ripley braces itself to balance tourism with tradition
New York’s Chinatown pulls together to brighten the Covid darkness
The pandemic has devastated Manhattan’s Chinatown, but the community is uniting to support restaurant owners and make the upcoming Lunar New Year as festive as is safely possible.
Britons look ‘beyond usual UK hotspots’ this summer
Less familiar destinations expected to benefit from pent-up demand as many opt not to go abroad
