Europe Travel Exploring Rabat, Morocco – this year’s Unesco World Book Capital August 1, 2026 Suroso Abdul This literary apathy shifted dramatically during a transitional period after my A-levels. I found myself working in a bustling barbecue restaurant in Portsmouth, a temporary stopgap before life’s next chapter.…
Europe Travel Tripe soup and bitter coffee in the dining car: a nostalgic ride through Poland on a communist-era train July 31, 2026 Suroso Abdul This unique journey finds its profound context in the Polish parliament’s recent declaration of 2026 as the official Year of Polish Railways. This legislative recognition heralds a double jubilee under…
Europe Travel Watersports, biking and island escapes: readers’ favourite family holidays July 31, 2026 Suroso Abdul Their accommodation, a family-focused apartment discovered through Airbnb, was strategically located, allowing for a leisurely 15-minute stroll to the picturesque lakeside, dotted with inviting restaurants and vibrant gelaterias. The gentle…
Europe Travel Unforgettable Journeys: Readers Share Europe’s Most Spectacular Road Trips July 31, 2026 Suroso Abdul Jeremy Clarkson described Romania’s Transfăgărășan Highway as “one unbroken grey ribbon of motoring perfection.” This evocative praise from the former Top Gear presenter cemented the highway’s legendary status among driving…
Europe Travel Winning tip: Northern Ireland July 31, 2026 Suroso Abdul Literature has long been a powerful catalyst for travel, transforming distant lands from mere names on a map into vivid, compelling destinations. This collection of reader-submitted tips celebrates the profound…
Europe Travel ‘I half expected James Bond to appear with a martini’: readers’ favourite seaside hotels in Europe July 30, 2026 Suroso Abdul Just a 25-minute leisurely stroll from the bustling heart of Sorrento, this family-run establishment offers a refreshing alternative to the larger, often more impersonal resorts that dot the coastline. Its…
Europe Travel Incredible panoramas, wildflower meadows and the odd wild horse: readers’ favourite walks in Europe July 30, 2026 Suroso Abdul The Sentiero degli Dei is not merely a path; it is a portal to a bygone era, tracing routes once used by shepherds and local villagers to connect the isolated…
Europe Travel ‘As if I was on a Greek island, but without the stifling heat’: readers’ favourite cooler European coasts July 30, 2026 Suroso Abdul Latvia’s Sun-Kissed Retreat: Saulkrasti Just an hour’s journey from Latvia’s vibrant capital, Riga, the coastal town of Saulkrasti lives up to its name, which translates to "Sun Coast." This serene…
Europe Travel My slow Swedish summer on the tranquil islands of Östergötland July 30, 2026 Suroso Abdul I’m on Sweden’s east coast to explore the Östergötland archipelago, a breathtaking expanse of approximately 9,000 islands and islets scattered across the Baltic Sea. Located just a few hours south…
Europe Travel Where tourists seldom tread: Preston and St Helens July 29, 2026 Suroso Abdul This double act of “Lancashire” locations is my final celebration of Britain’s bypassed towns. My native county has dominated my life of late, and one key question asked in these…
