It’s a tour of Britain with a TV twist. UKTV Play has produced a fascinating map of the filming locations of some of Britain’s most-loved TV shows. And for a bonus, MailOnline Travel has matched some of the shows’ scenes with pictures of the real-life filming locations, which you can see below. A map produced … Read more
Those in search of a walking holiday, or seeking a pilgrimage abroad, should look no further than The Way of St Francis – Italy’s answer to Spain’s famous but often crowded spiritual path, Camino de Santiago. The full length of this 340-mile trek, called Via Francigena di San Francesco in Italian, stretches from Florence to … Read more
Let’s tackle the science first. To a geographer, a wold is a hill that’s on a base of limestone or chalk. To the rest of us, though, wolds are the epitome of the English countryside – understated and beautifully rural, dotted with small villages and market towns surrounded by rich farmland and reed-fringed streams. The … Read more
The Armchair Traveller reveals how to explore the world from home: Discover a majestic Indian odyssey and the most romantic virtual date destinations Learn about the Deccan Odyssey train that tours across northern India Est1897 has compiled 20 romantic virtual date destinations, from Rio to Rome Take a virtual tour of Andy Warhol’s pop art alongside … Read more
Those in search of a walking holiday, or seeking a pilgrimage abroad, should look no further than The Way of St Francis – Italy’s answer to Spain’s famous but often crowded spiritual path, Camino de Santiago. The full length of this 340-mile trek, called Via Francigena di San Francesco in Italian, stretches from Florence to … Read more
Deals to lure us back to the sun including Spain’s Costa del Sol from less than £20 return Travel firms are offering bargains not seen in years – but is now the time to book? The cafe-lined streets of Malaga can be reached for less than £20 return EasyJet is offering return flights to Reykjavik … Read more
You might fancy protecting humpback whales alongside marine biologists in Mozambique, or falling asleep in a forest chalet to the howls of rescued wolves in Portugal. How about tracking elusive snow leopards in Kyrgyzstan, or mighty silverback gorillas in Rwanda? Or you might prefer to clean up your nearest beach here in the UK or … Read more
If you’re in the market for an unforgettable eye-opening experience, I can highly recommend randomly meeting a nomadic family in Mongolia and getting a taste of their ancient way of life, which has scarcely changed for thousands of years. I had an encounter with these hardy people last summer while I was on a trip … Read more
Deciding to quit the city and set up home in the countryside has become a bigger priority for some people due to the lockdown. Those in cities who have spent weeks indoors without access to green open spaces may be, understandably, keen to make imminent changes to their living arrangements. But if working from home … Read more
Don’t forget to pack your wand and broom if you plan on holidaying at this magical property once the lockdown eases – an incredible new Harry Potter-themed Airbnb. ‘Wizard’s Way’, a 30-minute drive from the Universal Orlando Resort in Florida, will leave fans of the J K Rowling books and Warner Bros movies spellbound. A regular-looking … Read more