Tag Archives: winter

The view from the ship’s bridge is what I expected: a ribbon of dark Arctic water leading through a maze of snowy mountain islands. But the view of the bridge is a shock. Where is the wheel, the chart and that big metal thing that goes “ting”? You know, the …

For decades, managers of electric grids feared that surging energy demand on hot summer days would force blackouts. Increasingly, they now have similar concerns about the coldest days of winter. Largely because of growing demand from homes and businesses, and supply constraints thanks to aging utility equipment, many grids are …

On a chilly winter’s day, exactly 100 years ago, four smartly dressed men boarded a train in Edinburgh. Willie Jackson and his son Laurence were both farmers, dapper Thomas Murray bred sheep and cattle, and portly Robin Welsh was a member of Edinburgh city council. At 54, he was a …

Tarr Farm Inn, Exmoor In the summer months, Tarr Steps heaves with families and visitors who come to cross the medieval clapper bridge that spans the River Barle. But in winter the woodland is tranquil, with lovely walks to the picturesque village of Dulverton. The Tarr Farm Inn – set …

[unpaid/sample/ad] This is a picture heavy post I know but everything is so beautiful, I didn’t want to miss anything out – as it is, I’m splitting the collection into two posts. So, as we know, Les Beiges is traditionally a summer collection from CHANEL but the concept has been …

In the tucked away Black Forest town of Donaueschingen, the mighty River Danube begins. It rises as a clear, three metre-deep wellspring in the town centre, encircled by a stone basin sculpted with zodiac symbols. From there, the Danube – Donau in German – flows full tilt onwards for 1,771 …

Chapel Carn Brea, Cornwall The last (or first) hill in England is a modest 198 metres above sea level. Hillock more than hill, Chapel Carn Brea is certainly no Munro: it’s a final unpromising, bracken-brown bump in the Cornish landscape, before a sheer drop into the sea at Land’s End. Not …

Gorge-side walk in Brunel’s Bristol Start in the Christmas-card-perfect Clifton village, with its boutique shops and cafes, then venture to the observatory, where Brunel’s suspension bridge lies before you. Follow the contours of the gorge for more precipitous views, spotting climbers, peregrine falcons and goats along the way. Continue to …

With short, darker days and freezing temperatures, as far as romance in winter goes, it’s usually not much more than curling up together in front of your favourite TV show. While that’s all fine and good, post-Christmas is a great opportunity to break out of hibernation mode, rediscover your spark …

The 2024 NHL Winter Classic is in Seattle on Monday, as the Kraken are hosing the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park. While the pregame festivities were nothing short of crazy, the playing of the national anthem blew everything else away. Nikhil Bagga, a 14-year-old guitar prodigy, absolutely crushed “The …