Bigger and better: the expanded Yorkshire Dales and Lake District national parks await

Extensions to two of England’s most beautiful upland national parks mean there are now new walks, great pubs and history that’s ripe for exploring

Virpasar, Montenegro – Besac Fort

Virpasar is a village by Skadar Lake. The favourite pastime here is a boat trip to see some of the 270 species of bird who live on and around the lake. My recommendation is to walk over the bridge and take the road that runs behind the Hotel Vir. After about five minutes of uphillContinue reading “Virpasar, Montenegro – Besac Fort”

The world’s best skywalks

As Canada’s Glacier Skywalk opens, offering amazing views over Jasper national park, The Guardian takes a look at the best skywalks around the world http://www.theguardian.com/travel/gallery/2014/apr/29/canada-glacier-skywalk-worlds-best-skywalks-in-pictures

Darwin and Kakadu National Park, Australia

Read about visiting the Top End of Australia in this article: http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2014/feb/28/wilderness-australia-northern-territory-darwin