Interview with a Canadian lumberjack

“I come from a family of five generations of loggers,” says Darren before explaining that meant working in the bush, bringing logs to the sawmill and processing them. “I’m carrying on the legacy…in the form on promoting it for tourism, team building and allowing people who wouldn’t normally have the chance to get a taste of what it’s like to be a lumberjack and do it for a day with their friends.”

Walking in Memphis, Tennessee

Dazzling morning sunlight silhouettes the larger-than-life-size statue at Elvis Presley Plaza. The bronze sculpture depicts the youthful King of Rock and Roll with slicked-back hair, gripping the neck of an acoustic guitar.

Things to do in South Shields

Every year thousands of runners are pleased when they arrive into South Shields on the Coast Road, which skirts the North Sea’s shoreline into town, to cross the finish line of the Great North Run. No half-marathon in the world attracts more participants.

A heritage walk in Delhi, India

The sun has only just peeked above the horizon but I’m already out on the streets of New Delhi. I want to make the most of my time in India’s capital and the golden hour, shortly after sunrise, is a great time for viewing the city’s architecture.

11 must-try experiences in Nova Scotia

Georges Island National Historic Site is in Halifax Harbour. Once part of the city’s defences, the island opened to the public in 2020. You can take self-guided tours of the island. Guided tours of tunnels that are part of Fort Charlotte are available on weekends.