For a more laid-back rail journey of Europe, we took our teenage sons on more sedate lines, stopping in Utrecht rather than Amsterdam and Baden-Baden rather than Berlin I realised we’d made the right decision while we were sipping beers in silence in a Ghent bar. Ghent was bustling but not congested, joyous but serene. … Read more
A lively town promenade, plates of mussels with chilled rosé, and bike rides to sandy beaches on Cap Ferret create delightful holidays on the Atlantic coast The Bay of Arcachon, situated on the southwest coast of France, is a place of happiness. It must be, as my family and I have been visiting it nearly … Read more
Planned Network Rail works will push more people onto the roads for the bank holiday getaway, followed by rail strikes the week after The bank holiday getaway traffic congestion will mark the beginning of a challenging 10 days on the UK’s roads and railways, with rainy weather in early May compounded by engineering works and … Read more
Seven Moorish villages in southern Spain provide an ideal retreat, offering mountain air, refreshing springs, and ample reasons to celebrate On our first morning in Atalbéitar, I step into the kitchen to brew some coffee and momentarily question if the effects of last night’s celebration are lingering. Then, I realize it’s not me; it’s the … Read more
Our slow travel specialist explores the latest additions to the European train schedules revealed this month. Warsaw is now more accessible from Munich, Berlin is closer to Paris, and Aachen is a bit nearer to Salzburg. These are just three instances of city pairs that have recently gained direct night trains, connecting them for the … Read more
In the 1970s, the iconic rail route from Prague to Vienna, passing through southern Bohemia, lost its primary importance. However, today, it remains one of Central Europe’s most captivating train journeys. My partner and I chose to travel the entire Emperor Franz Joseph Railway leisurely earlier this month, foregoing the swift Railjet services. We aimed … Read more
The adventure unfolds from the very beginning. A clearly defined trail winds through heather just brushing the ankles, flanked by the mighty Red and Black Cuillin, their rugged features and solid gabbro bases on full display. Even shrouded in mist on this cloudy morning, they stand out as, in my view, the most captivating mountain … Read more
Rather than depending on GPS, the best method to traverse Cornwall’s Bodmin Moor, a rough terrain of granite, involves obtaining a classic Ordnance Survey map. Author Louis de Bernières embraced this approach while exploring the setting for his recent creation, “Light Over Liskeard,” a dystopian fantasy described as “heartwarming.” The narrative follows Q, a quantum … Read more
From March onward, passengers can board evening trains in Brussels or Amsterdam, arriving in Dresden or Prague the following morning, as Europe’s nocturnal rail connections continue to grow. European Sleeper, the company that introduced night train routes linking the capitals of Belgium and the Netherlands to Berlin in May, revealed plans on Tuesday to extend … Read more
Engage in kayaking and fishing along the coast of Dorset. Fore Adventure hosts outdoor activities near Studland Bay on the Jurassic Coast. They offer diverse experiences: a half-day kayak foraging adventure around Old Harry Rocks at £65, ideal for vegans and vegetarians, focusing on collecting wild plants and seaweed. Their Fishing and Foraging experience, priced … Read more
