Paddling through the Yukon – For a boatload of reasons, journeys on the Yukon’s rivers are a favourite on any number of “best of” lists. The Yukon, home to an unusually high number of Canadian heritage rivers, is a paddler’s paradise offering world class canoeing, kayaking and whitewater rafting on pristine wilderness rivers. If your […]
Paddling through the Yukon
Cycle Ireland with this excellent guide
Cycle Ireland with this excellent guide – Huge investment into the Wild Atlantic Way on Ireland’s West coast in recent years has made it a world class destination for cycling holidays. A new eBook ‘Ireland: The Essential Cycling Guide’ explains exactly what Ireland has to offer, and contains all the information you’ll ever need to […]
Diving the Costa Calida
Diving the Costa Calida – Spain’s Costa Calida in Murcia, offers a rich variety of diving experiences for the beginner or the skilled diver. The region’s seabed is blessed with a variety of marine life and flora, and numerous, fascinating historic shipwrecks, making the region’s seascapes exceptional places for diving. All offer the opportunity to […]
National History Museum back with a splash
National History Museum back with a splash – The Natural History Museum’s spectacular Hintze Hall reopens to the public at 10am on July 14. This summer showcases the Museum’s transformation into a Natural History Museum for the future. Plunging through the heart of Museum’s main hall, a gigantic blue whale skeleton will lead a cast […]
York’s Chocolate Story – a real taste of history
York’s Chocolate Story – a real taste of history – Long before Mary Poppins’s ‘spoonful of sugar’ there was Yorkshire apothecary Joseph Terry. His recipe for helping the medicine go down, by sugaring pastilles and pills for dispensing to the sick in the 1820’s, was put to good use when he joined an up and […]
On the trail of Britain’s best walks
On the trail of Britain’s best walks – New for 2017, the Chilterns Walking Festival invites experienced and novice walkers alike to explore the landscapes, locations and legends of this area of outstanding natural beauty. The spring festival runs from 15 – 29 May and offers an exciting programme of walks, activities and special events. […]
Thuringia puts history centre stage
Thuringia puts history centre stage – History buff? Keen on following in the footsteps of momentous events and discovering some off-the-beaten-track gems along the way? Then look no further than the German federal state of Thuringia, where various special events and exhibitions celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation this year and put the spotlight […]
