Europe Travel ‘Adventures with a touch of magic’: readers’ favourite family days out in the UK July 17, 2026 Suroso Abdul The tour, priced at £15 for adults and £11 for under-12s, is more than just a scenic cruise; it’s a voyage through history and natural beauty. As the boat glides…
Europe Travel Where Tourists Seldom Tread: Preston and St Helens, Lancashire’s Resurgent Gems July 17, 2026 Suroso Abdul This double act of "Lancashire" locations is my final celebration of Britain’s bypassed towns, concluding a deeply personal exploration of my native county that has dominated my life of late.…
Europe Travel ‘Adventures with a touch of magic’: readers’ favourite family days out in the UK July 17, 2026 Suroso Abdul The MV Kestrel navigates the serene expanse of Lower Lough Erne, the larger and more island-studded of the two loughs that define Fermanagh’s landscape. These waters are not merely beautiful;…
Europe Travel Where tourists seldom tread, part 21: two northern powerhouses on the rise once more July 17, 2026 Suroso Abdul My recent explorations of Lancashire’s often-overlooked corners have revealed a landscape in flux—a vibrant tapestry of regeneration, ambitious redevelopment, inevitable demolition, and poignant disappearances. Preston, my closest city, exemplifies this…
Europe Travel Sailing into Serenity: Discovering the Watery Soul of Pas-de-Calais July 16, 2026 Suroso Abdul "It’s all about tuning into the culture of the sea," helmsman Chris O’Brien tells me, his gaze sweeping across the rippling cobalt horizon from the wheel of a sleek catamaran.…
Europe Travel Where tourists seldom tread, part 21: two northern powerhouses on the rise once more July 16, 2026 Suroso Abdul Touring these seldom-trod places, I’ve borne witness to a remarkable landscape of change – a constant flux of regeneration and redevelopment, interspersed with the inevitable demolition and disappearance of old…
Europe Travel Antwerp: Where even the Virgin Mary wears couture. April 26, 2026 Suroso Abdul You know you’re in a city that truly embraces fashion as an intrinsic part of its identity when even sacred iconography reflects contemporary haute couture. A mere stone’s throw from…
Europe Travel Perfect Padua and a Greek theatre in Sicily: readers’ favourite places in Italy April 25, 2026 Suroso Abdul The efficiency of Italy’s rail network is a significant advantage for those basing themselves in Padua. Frequent, cost-effective regional trains (easily booked via the Trenitalia app, avoiding pricier express services)…
Europe Travel Almería: Andalucía’s Rough Diamond Where Time Stands Still – For Now April 20, 2026 Suroso Abdul Perched high on the battlements of Almería’s magnificent 10th-century Alcazaba, gazing out over a mesmerizing mosaic of terracotta rooftops that cascade down to the glittering Mediterranean, one is inevitably transported.…
Europe Travel ‘The vast wooded wilderness doesn’t look like England’: exploring Northumberland’s Kielder Forest April 19, 2026 Suroso Abdul Kielder doesn’t merely defy expectations; it redefines what one might consider "English" landscape. Sprawling across an immense 250 square miles (648 sq km), it is not just England’s largest forest…
