Fun as it is to hit the slopes with friends, one skier’s thirst for adventure and desire to connect with the mountains means she often prefe...
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Showing posts with label Latest news & reviews on UK and world holidays Travel | The Guardian. Show all posts
'I can barely wait for the first snows to fall': why I feel so alive when I ski
Nothing beats the pure thrill of the mountains in winter, says a lifelong skier. When the sun is out, the sky blue and the snow fresh, it’s ...
A guided walk of Tolkien's original Shire, in Birmingham
It’s there and back again for our writer, who takes in Hobbiton, the mill, the Old Forest and the author’s childhood home – all in the subur...
Government adds eight countries to England's travel corridor list
Latest announcement adds winter sun destinations but removes most of Greece Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage...
How western travel influencers got tangled up in Pakistan's politics
Travel bloggers have flocked to Pakistan in recent years – but have some of them become too close to the authorities? Long before she becam...
10 of the best light festivals worldwide: readers' travel tips
With Diwali about to burst into the night skies across the globe, our tipsters recommend other winter festivals that banish darkness On rec...
Holiday searches surge in wake of Covid vaccine trials success
Holidaymakers eye summer beach and Easter ski trips as the first glimmers of a return to international travel appear Monday’s positive news...
Cast-iron classics: six great walks along Britain’s industrial waterways
From historic canals to stunning viaducts and marvels of modern engineering, get up close to Britain’s industrial heritage With a back cata...
Send a tip on music that inspired your travels to win a £200 holiday prize
Did Buena Vista Social Club send you to Cuba, or Vaughan Williams get you walking Wenlock Edge? Name the tune that sparked your wanderlust a...
I followed the magic of Mendelssohn's Hebrides Overture into Fingal's Cave | Nayantara Dutta
‘Listening to music in lockdown helps me see the world in a deeper way, and reminds me of my adventure to the Isle of Staffa’ In lockdown, ...
UK tourism firms develop holiday-at-home schemes in response to government confusion
The lack of a coordinated lockdown by the home nations has prompted businesses to create their own initiatives Coronavirus – latest update...
'Mystical and unspoilt beauty': readers on their most inspiring UK walks
From the heights of Crib Goch in Wales to the history of the Isle of Portland in Dorset, here are some of your favourite walks As England s...
Race shapes travel: backpacking as a black woman
In an extract from her new book, the Kenyan writer reflects on how guidebooks to Africa, with their warnings of danger, instilled fear in he...
A glorious stroll along the Wye’s remote pools and rapids
Walking with an expert guide, who reveals a stretch of river where salmon leap in late autumn, as well as a concerted conservation effort I...
Wandle wander: a walk along my south London chalk stream
England is home to 85% of these often-pristine rivers – some running through our suburbs – but we may lose chalk streams unless we start pro...
The best places to spot UK wildlife in winter
Animal encounters are memorable in cold weather and low light. We pick the best spots – plus virtual alternatives for lockdown One deep mid...
My favourite place among the trees
Naturalists, campaigners and other contributors to a new book pick the woodlands they love for views, history and magic My work as a Scott...
’There is no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothes’: 10 ways to know you’re a true snow sports fan
A love affair with the mountains, the glistening white slopes – even grappa – can result in some interesting priorities, says one self-confe...
‘In the mountains, I feel completely free’: how snow-capped peaks help skiers really unwind
With yoga and hot springs to balance skiing, snowboarding or ice climbing, a winter break can be a good way to bring about mental and physic...
Missing the mountains? Plan your next ski holiday with Crystal
It’s never been more important to travel with a trusted provider • New national restrictions apply from 5 November, please consult governm...
