The inscription on the wooden refuge, where I paused to savor my Käsebrötchen, made a bold promise. It declared, “Wanderer,” or so Google Translate indicated, “I protect you from the elements, a guardian against ill intentions.” An overstatement? Perhaps, but such assurance feels necessary when enjoying cheese rolls in these haunting surroundings. Originally built to … Read more
Entering Paris’s Brûlerie de Belleville in the 19th arrondissement resembles stepping into an old-fashioned apothecary. The atmosphere is set by towering dark wooden shelves stocked with glass jars and tins brimming with freshly roasted coffee beans. The walls are adorned with an assortment of coffee-making equipment, while the bar counters gleam with wine-colored marble, inviting … Read more
Rishi Sunak aims to halve inflation this year, but he confronts a significant challenge from a crucial voting bloc he relies on for support: the baby boomers. These individuals, born between 1946 and 1964, now aged 59 to 77, are contributing to sustained high inflation due to their considerable spending. With robust pensions or stable … 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
Our slow travel expert explores Slovenia’s Soča Valley and Julian Alps, discovering hidden treasures in a country where train prices have recently dropped. James Bond paused in Sežana. In Ian Fleming’s ‘From Russia with Love,’ Sežana was noted as the spot where ‘hard-faced Yugoslav plain-clothes men came on board.’ The renowned Simplon-Orient-Express, featured in James … Read more
Lured by lavish estates, splendid cuisine, verdant gardens, and serene shores, British expats were drawn to Bordighera in the 1880s. This allure remains just as strong today. While my wife and daughter sought shade under a parasol on Bordighera’s beach, my teenage son and I embarked on a quest to find Western Europe’s largest Ficus … Read more
The airport aims to allocate 164 cancellations among airlines to prevent diversions until Sunday. This week, Gatwick faces staffing shortages in air traffic control, leading to flight disruptions. To manage the situation, Gatwick has set a daily limit of 800 flights from Monday onwards. The plan is to distribute the 164 cancellations proportionally among airlines … Read more
