Author: Suroso Abdul

Northern Ireland: Beyond the Headlines, A Place Apart James’s journey to Northern Ireland was profoundly shaped by Dervla Murphy’s seminal travelogue, A Place Apart. Published in 1978, at the height…

From Ilkley, the path naturally flows towards an ancient stone bridge, a testament to medieval engineering and a gateway to the next leg of the journey. Continuing along the riverbank,…

These Thames sailing barges, often simply called "barges" by those who knew them, were the workhorses of the London and South East England waterways. Their golden age stretched across the…

An unusually hot and sunny Yorkshire afternoon casts a golden hue over the historic town of Whitby, where the River Esk, a vital artery of North Yorkshire, winds its way…

Britain’s coastline, a captivating tapestry of rugged cliffs, sandy coves, and sheltered inlets, is dotted with countless harbour towns and villages, each possessing a unique charm forged by centuries of…

The self-governing British Crown dependency in the Irish Sea has always been a haven for outsiders, a cultural melting pot shaped by millennia of migration and settlement. Its strategic location…

As the scorching heat of peak summer begins to wane, Europe’s majestic mountain ranges transform into a vibrant tapestry of autumnal hues, offering an unparalleled experience for hikers, cyclists, and…

The allure of European travel often extends far beyond historical landmarks and picturesque landscapes; for many, the true heart of a journey lies in its culinary explorations. The Guardian Travel…

In the mountains… A Remote Refuge in Northern Italy Perched at a rugged 1,317 meters (4,320ft) in the Lombardy Alps, Rifugio Val di Togno is not a destination for the…

We have hardly begun walking before I spot the side alley, curving away from the main road in a patchwork of sunlit yellow walls, shuttered windows and shadowy archways. “What’s…