The name of the Kaltenberg Ritterturnier translates into English as the Kaltenberg Knights' Tournament. Its highlights include jousting and demonstrations of martial skills as part of a spectacular show
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Motorised vehicles don’t operate in central Lindos. That isn’t the result of some fashionable, recently introduced ecotourism masterplan aimed at emphasising the sustainable credentials of the Rhodian fishing village. The twisting alleyways were laid out long ago and are simply too narrow for cars.
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Nova Scotia’s driving routes include the Cabot Trail, which is widely regarded among the most scenic drives in Canada, the The Fleur-de-Lis Trail, the Lighthouse Route and the Sunrise Trail.
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Today I’m heading out to Fort Sumter National Monument to learn more about the events which sparked the American Civil War and to visit the site of its first battle.
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Lilidorei is a popular destination for family days out in North East England. And as I discovered while strolling between the Christmas lights, Lilidorei is also somewhere that adults can visit together and have fun.
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An airboat ride in the Everglades is both an adrenaline-fuelling adventure and an opportunity to learn about local wildlife. American alligators are the creatures that almost all visitors hope to see. Yet the area is also rich in birdlife. I spotted herons, egrets and ibis while roaring through their wetland habitat.
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Mértola sits on a wedge of rocky land at the confluence of the Guadiana and Oeiras rivers less than 15 kilometres from the Spanish border. In Portugal’s Alentejo region, an area known for its distinctive cuisine and heavy red wines, this quiet walled town has a rich history.
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Newark-on-Trent lies on the United Kingdom’s East Coast Main Line, meaning well connected for visits by rail. A discounted rail fare offer was my reason to plan a day trip to Newark. It is a history-rich town with a vast, cobbled market square at its heart.
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Being out with a camera means that I’ve observed sunrises, memorable landscapes and glorious sunsets that I wouldn’t have otherwise seen. Attempting to capture images means I’ll go out of my way to rise early, visit places and see things. That’s one of the reasons why I think travelling with a camera is worthwhile; photography really makes me look at the world around me and see its beauty and aesthetic potential.
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If you’re into geology, it’s likely that you’ll also appreciate visiting Joggins Fossil Cliffs near Amherst. Guides lead summertime tours of the beach from where you can view exposed, stratified rock. Joggins Fossil Centre is open from July into September.
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