Heritage tour guide Hayley Flynn strolls through Victorian alleyways and shares tips on hidden histories, art trails, cosy pubs and her favourite eateries
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And did those feet: 10 walks inspired by famous poets
Matching rich verse with great scenery, these strolls follow in the footsteps of some of our greatest wordsmiths, from William Blake to Carol Ann Duffy
‘A group of drinkers with a writing problem’: readers’ favourite literary haunts
From the pubs of Dublin to rural Provence – the locations behind the books that inspired them.
Tales of two cities: a twin-city break to Lisbon and Porto
Portugal’s two major cities are both rich in history, gorgeous food and incredible views. If you can’t decide which to visit, try combining the two.
Six wild rail adventures just 48 hours away from the UK by train
You can still visit glaciers and coral reefs, and see active volcanoes or wolves without getting on a plane. The journey from the UK is all part of the fun …
Six wild rail adventures just 48 hours away from the UK by train
You can still visit glaciers and coral reefs, and see active volcanoes or wolves without getting on a plane. The journey from the UK is all part of the fun …
10 of Britain’s wildest adventures for 2022
Cycle through the Highlands, sail around the UK, run across Wales, photograph wildlife on Dartmoor … and more fabulous activities
Some more thoughts…
For you from some of my recent magazine reading. China Like other middle-income countries China has a debt problem about one third of its GDP is tied up in an indebted property sector that appears to be in crisis. Like other middle-income countries China risks “getting old before it gets rich”; its working-age population isContinue reading “Some more thoughts…”
Ten great UK sculpture trails
Take a walk among stunning carvings in beautiful settings at one of these art parks
Days of wine and rosehips: my car-free break in Herefordshire
The market town of Ledbury is the picturesque starting point for a nature trek through a county for all seasons