I don't think anyone ever has the thought 'I'm going to fly to France and go to Chartres' as first thought for their premier destination. But maybe it's worth considering. FRENCH JUICE: Just Pressed: The Many Secrets of Chartres Home to one of the best preserved Gothic cathedrals on the planet sans crowds, it houses unparalleled stained g...

​A day out on Beinn a Chrulaiste at the south entrance to Glencoe ​Sometimes it's worth stepping away from the best-known spots in an area to get a rare glimpse of the landscape from a different place. On a recent visit to Glencoe, I climbed a little-known mountain just to the south of the Devil's Staircase, the infamous route along which work...

The Portuguese city Porto is found on the Douro River where it flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Porto is universally known for the fortified wine port, which is produced in the Douro Valley region and shipped worldwide from the city. For the visitor, Portugal's second largest city, after Lisbon, is compact and eminently walkable and truly rewarding. ...

Midsummer is celebrated annually in June and across Nordic Europe with vibrant, raucous festivals with ancient roots. In Finland summers are characterised by the long white night in the south, when the sun only sets for a few hours at a time, whilst the north experiences the natural phenomena of total daylight. Finland is a country bordering Sweden...

Halkidiki, Greece The Bear Grylls Survival Academy, the first a European resort, has been developed with the adventurer and survivalist. Guests challenge themselves and develop new skills through nature adventures. The Sani Resort's location in a 1,000-acre ecological reserve, with pine-fringed beaches, lush woodlands and wetlands, provides a good ...

9 to 17 September 2023 National Racehorse Week will embrace 130 events across England, Scotland and Wales, with most events are free of charge. Racehorse training yards, studs and retraining centres will open to the public, offering demonstrations and displays. These open days will showcase a range of activities from yard to yard, offering the chan...