From alpine lakes to sunken valleys, the South Island serves up seven days of astounding scenery, adrenaline adventures and great food “People come here and say they drove in Australia and the scenery didn’t change all day. In New Zealand it changes around every damn bend!” This is Noel, who runs the Wine, Art &…
From jogging in a nature reserve to joining in the Scandi ritual of fika, a new initiative in west Sweden gives visitors the chance to connect with the inhabitants Within a couple of hours of landing in Gothenburg, west Sweden, I am having lunch at street food truck Jinx with a local named Jonte, who…
A remote, eco-friendly trip reveals a plantation house that’s now a hotel on the smaller of these two islands off the west Africa coast. Hopes are high it will bring jobs and highlight the captivating wildlife The island in pictures Nelito, the boatman, took one look at the rocks and the swell smashing over them…
Príncipe is a photographer’s paradise, as well as a tropical one. Kevin Rushby snapped birds, landscapes and a blind snake to accompany his story on the island Continue reading… Source: Gaurdian
Allergic to turkey? Can’t be bothered with New Year’s Eve parties? Tell us about a memorable seasonal break you’ve had overseas Whether it was doing nothing (or sipping cocktails) on a tropical beach, a family holiday somewhere special, or a memorable Chrimbo where you joined in with the local customs, we want to hear all…
LA is the most diverse city in the US, says the thriller writer. And with regeneration, areas like Downtown are fizzing with cultural mashups and food fusions When I moved to Downtown LA in 2007, it felt abandoned. Going out at night was a bit like being in a zombie movie – it was so…
This smart and friendly guesthouse is a great base for getting to know a possible future UK Capital of Culture, before everyone starts descending on it Poor Mumbles. The attractive, pocket-sized town at the southern end of Swansea Bay is so often bypassed in the scramble to get to Three Cliffs Bay, Rhossili and the…
Authority turns spotlight on potentially misleading information and investigates if sites are pushing certain hotels on commission basis Britain’s competition watchdog is to investigate hotel booking sites over concerns that consumers are being misled, pressured, and prevented from finding the best deals. The Competition and Markets Authority said it would look into whether sites were…
A wave of new electronic festivals are fuelling the clubbing scene in Morocco, where traditional culture fuses with underground music scenes I cut my hand on a cactus as I was rushing to see Nicolas Jaar. There was the smell of rosemary and lavender on the desert air. Guided by a booming kick drum, I…
Thai artists rehearse the Khon dance – a traditional Thai drama – in preparation for performing it at the cremation ceremony of their late king, Bhumibol Adulyadej Continue reading… Source: Gaurdian
