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Exploring More – Issue 5

Another great travel companion

11th October 2025 By David Pike

From the earliest times we have gazed at the horizon and wondered what lay beyond. The desire to travel and discover is instinctive – and today it’s never been easier, more exciting or enjoyable. We live in a digital age where destinations can be delivered to screens in seconds – the team of writers and […]

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Inspirational trips that explore the world by train

8th October 2025 By Chris Pike

If it were possible to turn back the clock and reverse controversial political decisions, it’s a safe bet that the railway closures of the 60s would be at the top of the list. Sixty years on and an undiminished nostalgia for steam is now coupled with a growing demand for rail experiences. Both are excellently […]

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Inspirational steps back in time

17th November 2024 By David Pike

Stepping through Caernarfon Castle’s imposing Kings Gate, it’s easy to see why this colossal structure has inspired world building imaginations that have given us the breathtaking on-screen visuals of Westeros and Middle Earth. But this World Heritage Site is no CGI fantasy, its reality. Reach out and place your hands on the rock and mortar […]

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The ultimate fishing adventure

18th October 2023 By James McDonald Leave a Comment

It’s the adventure trip of a lifetime for fishing fanatics – a challenge you won’t want to be the one that got away!  The Tribal Fishing Experience is a bespoke fishing experience offering anglers the opportunity of a lifetime – to fish the enthralling waters of the River Nile. Across ten jam-packed days participants will […]

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Having a whale of a time in Wales

19th May 2023 By James McDonald Leave a Comment

Cadw – the Welsh Government’s historic environment service – is serving up a packed programme of family activities for the May half-term break. From May 27 to June 4, Cadw sites – including an ancient fortress, abbeys and castles, are playing host to a wide range of historical and cultural activities providing an exciting and fun […]

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Rising to the occasion at Brightwater Holidays

31st March 2023 By Chris Pike Leave a Comment

Award-winning Scottish tour specialist Brightwater Holidays is serving up an extra treat in June as part of its popular Grand Tour of the Outer Hebrides. The company has teamed up with Coinneach MacLeod, aka the Hebridean Baker, who will host an ‘Evening With’ exclusively for guests on the six-day trip leaving on June 13. Coinneach […]

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A turbulent start to 2020 for travel industry

2nd March 2020 By David Pike Leave a Comment

A turbulent start to 2020 for travel industry – So far, it’s been a very bumpy ride for the travel industry this year. And all the signs point to further tourism turbulence over the next few months as the fallout from the coronavirus continues to unfold. Shall we book or shall we wait – that‘s […]

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A warm welcome to Como

As organisers gear up for the Lake Como Design Festival (September 12-20) we are delighted to accept an invitation to take a tour with one of Italy’s leading design influencers. As the CEO of Grand Hotel Tremezzo on Lake Como, Valentina de Santis has spent a lifetime immersed in the artistry, craftsmanship and heritage that […]

Exploring More – Issue 5

Welcome to issue 5 of Exploring More magazine – working with its sister website to present travel news and features in a format designed to inspire and inform. You can download Exploring More magazine using this link – https://exploringmore.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/EM-Issue5.pdf We welcome your comments on the magazine, travel tips and experiences. If you would like to […]

Exhilarating experiences with Hangloose

Reaching new heights is proving to be a challenge that’s hard to refuse for thrill-seekers. The invitation comes from Hangloose – one of the UK’s most exhilarating outdoor activity destinations with bases at Bluewater in Kent and at the Eden Project in Cornwall. On offer, as summer gets into its stride, is the chance to […]

A decade driving a travelling success story

roadsurfer is celebrating a decade of redefining outdoor travel. What began in 2016 with a fleet of just 25 Volkswagen campervans operating from Munich, Frankfurt and Hamburg has grown into the world’s leading provider of campervan and motorhome adventures, with around 100 locations across 16 countries. The company now operates approximately 10,000 vehicles across Europe […]

A magical resort on the Red Sea

Families looking to book an extra special getaway should take a look at Somabay where there’s a menu of endless fun and adventure. Offering year-round sunshine against the backdrop of the Red Sea, Somabay is the dream destination for a memorable family escape. Explore Egypt’s colourful underwater world with a spot of snorkelling, take a […]

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For those of us who prefer the DIY approach to travelling – that’s Design it Yourself – good, accurate and reliable information is worth its weight in gold.

Our editorial columns already offer ideas and inspiration for the travelling public and Exploring More Recommended goes one step further, helping you to plan ahead with confidence when looking for quality accommodation and where to have a decent meal.

All establishments listed in Exploring More Recommended have been personally visited and endorsed by members of our reporting team. They score highly for quality, comfort, ambience and value for money.

Happy travelling

David Pike

Editor – Exploring More

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Exploring More – Issue 5

Welcome to issue 5 of Exploring More magazine – working with its sister website to present travel news and features in a format designed to inspire and inform. You can download Exploring More magazine using this link – https://exploringmore.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/EM-Issue5.pdf We welcome your comments on the magazine, travel tips and experiences. If you would like to […]

Exploring More – Issue 4

Welcome to issue 4 of Exploring More magazine – working with its sister website and presenting travel news and in-depth features in a format designed to inspire and inform. You can download Exploring More magazine using this link –  https://exploringmore.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/EM-Issue4.pdf We welcome your comments on the magazine, travel tips and experiences. If you would like […]

Exploring More – Issue 3

Here’s issue 3 of Exploring More magazine – complementing and enhancing content on its sister website and presenting travel news and in-depth features in a format designed to inspire and inform. You can download Exploring More magazine using this link – https://exploringmore.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/EM-Issue3.pdf We welcome your comments on the magazine and travel tips and experiences. If […]

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