It might be the capital of Scotland, the home of vibrant festivals and the seat of Scottish power, but there’s something about the cold cobbles, the wind-battered stones and the towering castle that make the…
Lindt Opens World’s Largest Chocolate Museum — With…
If you ever watched “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” lamenting that such a magical place didn’t exist, get ready for a pleasant surprise. On Sept. 13, 2020, the Lindt Home of Chocolate will open in…
A Guided Walk across the Somme, France
The Somme is forever linked with the nightmarish battles of WW1 but it’s an area of outstanding natural beauty. As it reaches the sea the river widens out into a huge 14km estuary and has…
Mexico City’s Floating Gardens of Xochimilco Reopen to…
On Friday morning, squads in protective suits wound through the canals of Mexico City’s Xochimilco neighborhood. Armed with disinfectant, the borough workers sprayed down the docks, as well as the colorful boats decorated with flowers,…
Walking the London Loop
The 150 mile London Outer Orbital Path “LOOP” starts on the south bank of the Thames in Erith, and goes all the way clockwise round to Purfleet on the north bank in 24 sections. If…
Feel free again in one of these overlooked…
England has some spectacular open spaces where social distancing comes naturally. Go ahead and become one with nature once again at one of these less well-known spots for a get-away-from-it-all, natural break. Wander the Wolds…
National Parks Are Starting to Reopen in Phases…
U.S. National Parks throughout the country are opening in stages, according to the National Parks Service. New Jersey has decided to reopen its state parks on May 2 to activities like hiking, boating, and fishing,…
Why getting a refund for your holiday is…
Since March 17, the day the government advised against all non-essential travel overseas hundreds of thousands of holidays had to be cancelled. Thanks to the sheer weight of pressure this has placed on travel companies,…
Rijeka and the Gulf of Kvarner, Croatia –…
Tourists have been coming to Rijeka since the 19th century when Croatia was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Rich aristocrats spent their summers here, building opulent villas in the Hapsburg style. They were attracted by…