Top tips for a Stuttgart city break
Stuttgart is one of the seven German cities that counted more than one million overnight stays by foreign visitors in 2014. So what is it that drew them to the capital of Baden-Württemberg?
Places to visit
Things to do in Changsha, China
River cruises on the Xiang River depart from Orange Island. Departures after nightfall offer the opportunity to see Changsha's waterfront buildings illuminated.
Nature, wildlife & heritage on the Akamas Peninsula in Cyprus
Cyprus has committed to protecting its ecological heritage and biodiversity in the Akamas National Forest Park and the Lara Peninsula along the northwestern part of the island. The Lara-Toxeftra Marine Protected Area and Akamas Peninsula Special Protection Area are part of Natura 2000, the EU’s ecological network for the long-term safeguarding of endangered species and natural habitats.
Sundarbans National Park in West Bengal, India
Many of us tend to think of efforts to conserve the world’s natural resources as a fairly recent trend. In fact, the mangrove forest of the Sundarbans region has been a reserved area since 1875.
Reasons to visit Dordogne Périgord
“The Dordogne is a hidden gem: a concentration of the very best France has to offer – castles, gardens, prehistoric treasures and world-class gastronomy – where every landscape tells a story and every meal becomes a memory.” – Christophe Gravier, Director of Dordogne Périgord Tourism
Northern Bootcamp in Northumberland
Northern Bootcamp’s residential boot camps are designed primarily to promote weight loss and fitness. They are frequently a catalyst for people to kickstart improved regimes of exercise and nutrition.
Haunted England: Chester walking tours
2,000 years of history mean that Chester has the reputation of being one of Britain's most haunted cities. That’s down to deadly events in old buildings, a dark medieval history, multiple outbreaks of plague and numerous witch trials.
Snake catching in Bengaluru, India
Meeting people is one of the great joys of travel. Of course, you can never predict when you’re going to bump into someone in an unusual or exciting job, but when it happens it can prove a real joy. I met Babu, a snake catcher, in Bangalore, India, and persuaded him to give me a call the next time he went out on a job, so that I could watch him at work.
A city break in Marrakech
The Medina is busy but is packed with character (and characters). Strolling through it is a way of getting a feel of the city’s soul and is well worth doing during a Marrakech city break.
10 best things to do in Chicago in summer
Chicago is a great city to visit at any time of year. In summer, the metropolis in Illinois offers much to do outdoors, from attending food and music festivals to relaxing on beaches.