Tag Archives: Activity

‘Slow happiness’ in Italy, Finland, Sweden or Iceland The Scotland-based company Slow Adventure advocates a more mindful approach to activity holidays. Options include climbing and yoga in the Italian Alps, mountain biking in Sweden and horse riding and rambling in Iceland. On the Finnish Happiness trip, guests stay in log …

Springtime for via ferrata, Lake Garda, Italy Spring in northern Lake Garda is an adventure paradise. I’ve been several times and enjoyed the via ferratas: iron cables fixed to scrambling routes, which require fitness and sense of adventure but not technical mountaineering skills (safety equipment required). The views are amazing …

There’s a palpable sense of the changing seasons at this time of the year – longer days, warmer weather, and the feeling that people are stirring from winter hibernation. The parks are getting busier, tennis courts are being used and pelotons of cyclists are starting to appear on our roads. …

Vindolanda, Northumberland As the north-west frontier of the Roman empire, Northumberland is scattered with Roman sites, including numerous forts that housed the soldiers who guarded these unruly borderlands. Many are still being excavated, including Vindolanda and Magna forts just south of Hadrian’s Wall. The first modern excavation kicked off at …

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was arrested on Thursday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for allegedly illegally gambling on sports when he went to LSU. The 21-year-old is facing a felony count of computer fraud and a misdemeanor gambling count. When you dive into the case it’s fairly obvious …

Hotel Post, Alpbach, Austria ​One of the most picturesque villages in the Tirol, Alpbach is not the place for a rip-roaring après ski scene, but its clutch of classic wooden chalet hotels, traditional stube restaurants and quiet bars make it a great choice for a restorative mountain break. Alongside the …

Ice skating at Brighton Royal Pavilion With the majestic domes of the Royal Pavilion as its backdrop – lit in magical neon colours if you go after dark – this real ice rink is a popular highlight of Brighton’s yuletide offering, and the only one in the UK powered by …

As the temperatures drop and the nights draw in, it’s tempting to go into hibernation mode, but winter can be a wonderful time to get outside and experience the best that this season has to offer. From stargazing to storm chasing, beachcombing to birdwatching, we’d argue that some activities are …

The Mole Resort, North Devon In the heart of the Devon countryside sits an Arts and Crafts manor house and 58 lodges with private hot tubs. Rolling hills and 125 acres of parkland provide the ideal setting for families (and their dogs). Dive into the indoor pool then try your …

It was a little after midnight when I heard footsteps approaching my bivvy bag. Normally when wild camping, a sound like this would cause me to sink further into my sleeping bag, hoping I wouldn’t be seen. Yet that night, sleeping on a hillside on the western escarpment of the …