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. …
Read More »Ondo Government declares 2-day public holiday in honour of Akeredolu's burial
The two-day holiday is for people of the state to honour the late former governor. The Ondo State Government has declared Thursday, February 22 and Friday, February 23 as public holidays in honour of the late former Gov Rotimi Akeredolu.
Read More »Tell us about your favourite European garden – you could win a holiday voucher
Itâs the time of year when nature is waking up across Europe, with great gardens and parks coming into bloom. From multi-coloured tulip displays in Dutch gardens, to cherry blossoms in parks in Germany or freshly verdant chateaux gardens in France, we want to know where youâve been impressed by …
Read More »More than a Highland fling: making wedding rings on a romantic Scottish holiday
Blanketed by snow, the forest is almost silent, with only the muffled crunch of boots, my frosty exhale and the occasional creak of laden branches. Low sunlight dazzles, glinting off curls of silver birch bark and branches festooned with lichen like forgotten tinsel. Ahead of us on the trail there …
Read More »Teenager is kidnapped, tied up and repeatedly raped for days “by man she met on holiday while abroad”
A teenager was kidnapped and taken to an apartment in Germany’s Black Forest where she was tied up and repeatedly raped by a man she had met on holiday, according to reports. The 18-year-old woman had been missing since last Tuesday, Feb. 6, and was found being held captive …
Read More »Share a tip on a spring holiday – you could win a holiday voucher
Mountain meadows are festooned with wildflowers come spring, and places like the Alps, the Dolomites and the Pyrenees are perfect for long walks below the snowline. Or you may prefer to take a rural break in the UK once the grey skies have lifted and the mud of winter has …
Read More »Tell us about a trip to an ancient site in the UK – you could win a holiday voucher
The UK is blessed with countless ancient sites, many of which are easily accessible to the public, and often free to enjoy. Some are still being excavated and can offer us valuable new insights into what life would have been like for our distant ancestors. Whether it’s an iron age …
Read More »Share details of a slow travel break – you could win a holiday voucher
It’s hard to imagine a time when life was generally lived at 3mph – walking pace and the average speed of a horse-drawn boat. When the railways were being built, some critics warned that that the human body was incapable of withstanding speeds of 30mph. Fast forward – literally – …
Read More »Share details of a trip to a UK retreat – you could win a holiday voucher
One of the fastest growing travel trends in recent years has been the rise of the “digital detox retreat” as we look for more ways to switch off from our screens. But you don’t necessarily need to shell out for a fancy spa break. From stays in remote off-grid cabins …
Read More »Share a tip on a favourite meal in Europe – you could win a holiday voucher
You can visit all the museums you want to, tick off all the historic sites and lie on all the beaches, but if you really want to get to the heart of a destination, take a look at what’s on your plate. Food-centred travel is one of the quickest shortcuts …
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