A miracle of the sun in Fatima?
I witnessed a remarkable event in Fatima, Portugal, on 13 May 2011. People standing close to me described what they saw as a miracle.
Places to visit
Visiting Bowes Castle & Bowes in County Durham
Bowes, in Upper Teesdale, has a surprisingly rich history for a quiet English village. One of Bowes' claims to fame is that it provided author Charles Dickens with inspiration for aspects of his novel Nicholas Nickleby.
8 places with American names in northeast England
The former pit village of Philadelphia in North East England was also named after an American city. The name was chosen after British forces captured the city in Pennsylvania during the American War of Independence.
A game drive in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Hwange provides habitat to more than 100 different mammals, in excess of 400 bird species, nearly 200 types of grasses and 230 trees. Surely even a poor day by local standards it will impress a visiting Brit to whom seeing anything other than a cat or dog is out of the ordinary?
Magna Carta and where to see it
In 1215 King John put his royal seal on the Magna Carta. The document is regarded by many historians and libertarians as the most significant ever written in England’s history. It influenced the Constitution of the United States of America and laws in several other countries of the world.
Jodhpur the blue city of India
Jodhpur is second largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan and has long been a popular destination among international tourists. Surprisingly few visitors, though, know the origins of its sobriquet, "the blue city".
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is an iconic institution. Mounties dressed in their red serge parade uniforms are seen as symbols of the nation yet are also members of a police force using modern methods to maintain law and order in a country that their predecessors helped forge.
Super Bowl Sunday in the USA
Super Bowl Sunday is America’s big day in. The winners of the American Football Conference and National Football Conference compete for the Vince Lombardi Trophy. TV ads and the Super Bowl halftime show ensure that the event appeals to an audience beyond sport aficionados.
Things to do in Sharm el Sheikh
Yesterday I took a leisurely boat ride in the Red Sea: a day trip to experience snorkelling with turtles at Ras Mohammed National Park, at the tip of the Sinai Peninsula. The mountains of the arid South Sinai region were visible inland but most of my fellow travellers were lying on the backs, facing upwards at the cloudless sky, relaxing on towels spread out on the deck. There was a flurry of activity as we pulled on our flippers and masks then splashed into the water to view the marine life.
Winter in Switzerland at Lake Geneva
My glasses fog as I feel the blast of warm air on entering the dining room. Before I’m able to see anything through the condensation I smell grilled cheese and hear the laughter of guests. Conversations are taking place in German, English and French and the wood of the fireplace cackles.