There’s more to the Thames than London – though it’s a great place to start discovering this great river. The south bank of the Thames is home to historic landmarks, diverse residential communities and upmarket shopping and dining. Often seen as less glamorous than its northern counterparts, it’s the place to go if you want to discover authentic neighbourhoods (though…
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London and beyond – 8 gems along the south bank of the Thames
World music – around the globe in 23 evocative tracks
If you had to choose one song that epitomizes a particular country for you, which would it be? It might be something you heard on the radio during your visit. Or just a favourite song by a particular artist from that country. I’ve made a playlist of some of my own favourite world music, starting in Ireland and heading west….
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Guided wine touring in Victoria – the perfect slow travel experience
VICTORIA’S LESSER KNOWN WINE REGIONS ARE WELL WORTH DISCOVERING. Within an hour’s drive of Melbourne, you can be among rolling green hills, fern-clad gullies and ancient forests. Wine touring in Victoria makes the perfect break if you’re a city dweller or wine lover. Ask your average non-Australian to name any of the country’s wine areas, and they might come up…
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Eco-luxury with volunteering – a post-pandemic travel trend?
Traditionally associated with budget travel and accommodation, volunteering may be going upmarket. Capturing the mood of the moment, some companies are combining it with eco-luxury holiday accommodation. As the name suggests, eco-luxury offers classy creature comforts while minimising environmental impact. No dorms, bunk beds or shared shower blocks in sight. Whether this interest in volunteering turns out to be a…
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8 memorable non adventurous activities in Queenstown
You can still have fun in Queenstown, New Zealand, without throwing yourself off a cliff. This stunning region might be famous for adventure tourism, but there’s plenty on offer for non-adventurous folk like me who prefer a relaxing holiday. Of course, if bungee jumping is your thing – or maybe white water rafting, parasailing, horse trekking, mountain biking, hiking, skiing,…
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