Amid the morning sunlight’s intense radiance, the streets of downtown Faro compose a diverse mosaic of textures. Aged art deco storefronts intermingle with weathered neighbors adorned with corroded balustrades and meticulously crafted ceramic tiles. Turning a corner reveals a bank, appearing like an ice-cream sandwich drenched in pistachio-tinted sunlight. In this area, structures lean toward … 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
In the last leg of our extensive rail exploration series, we set off on the Doğu Express, a train voyage from Ankara, the capital of Turkey, heading east towards Kars and the Georgian border. At Ankara’s historic Tarihi Karacabey Hamami, Karim, a masseur, jokingly says, “You can pay whatever you think is fair.” As we … Read more
In an era prioritizing convenience and effectiveness, the transportation sector is experiencing a significant revolution. Notable among these advancements is the emergence of technology-driven, community-based bus services tailored to today’s commuter. Leading this movement is OurBus, an innovative transportation platform reshaping travel experiences. This article explores the inception, characteristics, and influence of OurBus in the … Read more
In the realm of travel and tourism, few entities have wielded as much influence as Lopesan. Originating from the Canary Islands, this Spanish multinational firm has emerged as a frontrunner in the hospitality and tourism sector. Driven by a firm commitment to excellence, sustainability, and pioneering ideas, Lopesan has built a reputation for delivering unparalleled … Read more
Less bustling than Marseille, this delightful seaside town quietly celebrates its storied shipbuilding past, association with filmmaking, and love for pétanque. The La Ciotat port, nestled between Marseille and Toulon, once boasted grand shipyards that drew French emperors, dignitaries, and scholars to witness magnificent ocean liner launches. These grand events occasionally caused the port to … Read more
As kids head back to school, the crowds thin out, prices decrease, and plenty of sunshine lingers for late-season trips in Southern Europe. Cassis, Provence, France Nicely basking in 300 days of sunshine annually, Nice has long been a top draw for northern Europeans yearning for a prolonged summer. Yet, on the western fringes of … Read more
