Putting on my face mask during the Coronavirus pandemic, I often recall the only other occasion in my life when I had to have my face covered. I visited the site of the Chernobyl tragedy several years after the disaster with a Channel 4 UK TV crew while making a documentary about Ukraine. The fact that my father, a nuclear physicist, died premature...

Switzerland is a fabulous holiday destination at any time of year. The scenery, the culture, the gastronomy, the winter sports – and if you're a dog lover, be sure to visit the Valais region, or St Bernard country. ​  Eight thousand feet up in the Swiss Alps is probably not the usual spot to walk the dog. But when it's Switzerland's natio...

Dublin, Ireland's historic capital, sits on the east coast at the mouth of the River Liffey, which flows through the city. It is one of Europe's smaller cities and certainly one of its most youthful, friendly and welcoming to visitors. A vibrant city, it offers lively entertainment as epitomised by the 'Dublin pub' scene. Dublin is also a cultural ...

Imagine Experiences has launched Star for a day in partnership with Theatre Workout and The Real Greek restaurant. It is geared to families, groups of friends or corporate team building exercises. The experience starts at Pineapple Dance studios where groups of up to 30 will create a song and dance routine to ABBA's Mamma Mia. This will be achieved...

The M.Ou.Co. is a new hotel and cultural space in the Bonfim neighbourhood of Porto, Portugal's second largest city. Music is at the heart of everything at M.Ou.Co, which has be converted from a former warehouse. It comprises a 62-bedroom hotel, 50-seater restaurant, bar, garden with alfresco dining, outdoor swimming pool, music library with musica...

The Great West Way has launched a Journey of Discovery Map in partnership with Great Western Railway. Great West Way is a designated touring route between London and Bristol based on ancient routes. It follows 500 miles of navigable routes through countryside, villages and small towns. Launched in 2018, provides a basis for visitors to travel using...