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A world of wonders and catastrophes: discovering Vermeer and his hometown
As the biggest ever show of the artist’s work is unveiled in Amsterdam, we retrace the enigmatic painter’s footsteps in Delft and also The Hague
Kevin Rushby
14, Feb, 2023 @7:00 AM
Rail and sail: a month-by-month guide to no-fly travel ideas in 2023
Visit the Vermeer exhibition in Amsterdam, spot puffins in Pembrokeshire or bag some Spanish peaks – and not an airport in sight
Kevin Rushby
12, Jan, 2023 @7:00 AM
Far and away my best Christmas trip: a cottage on the Pembrokeshire coast
Going away for the festivities can raise issues from sleeping to catering to whether Santa will still find you. But get it right and it can be a yuletide miracle
Kevin Rushby
24, Dec, 2022 @8:00 AM
Let’s go bogganeering! How I invented a winter sport on my trip to South Tirol, Italy
A snowy cross-country walking break is even more beautiful – and fun – when you combine the hiking with tobogganing
Kevin Rushby
03, Dec, 2022 @7:00 AM
A canal walk to a great pub: the Aqueduct Inn, Llangollen, Wales
It’s not on every walk you see boats float across the sky. The Pontcysyllte aqueduct, and the detour along Offa’s Dyke Path, are worth pondering over a fine pint
Kevin Rushby
28, Oct, 2022 @6:00 AM
I’m cycling to Iceland: it’s a killer to ride but an easy country to love
The final part of our writer’s marathon sees him riding Europe’s wild outlier, where even squalls and snow fail to dampen his spirit
Kevin Rushby
08, Oct, 2022 @6:00 AM
I’m cycling from England to Iceland. Next up: the Faroe Islands
On the second stage of his no-fly ride to Iceland, our writer cycles the wild and dramatic Faroes – but still finds time for fishing and folk tales
Kevin Rushby
01, Oct, 2022 @9:00 AM
The voyage is the main event: five fantastic no-fly adventures in Europe
It may take longer and cost more, but travelling over land and sea is always a richer experience, as these thrilling trips prove
Kevin Rushby
24, Sep, 2022 @1:00 PM
How to cycle to Iceland, part one: pedalling through Denmark
A gorgeous cycle path through sand dunes on the west Jutland shore helps our writer shake off last-minute challenges as he sets off on his epic trip
Kevin Rushby
24, Sep, 2022 @9:00 AM
The most scenic railway in Europe: how an old Welsh mining line became a world beater
A Which? survey has found that Wales has the best scenic railway, the Ffestiniog, plus two more in the top 10, which beats Switzerland and Norway
Kevin Rushby
10, Sep, 2022 @5:00 AM
Vast panoramas and the gleaming Adriatic: a cycle ride in west Slovenia
This route, ending in the gorgeous port town of Piran, combines fabulous cuisine, a rich culture and rural beauty, but also a chequered history
Kevin Rushby
24, Aug, 2022 @6:00 AM
‘I’ve seen the trailers’: film locations brace for House of the Dragon tourists
Release of Game of Thrones prequel expected to boost visitor numbers in parts of Cornwall, Peak District, Spain and Portugal
Kevin Rushby
20, Aug, 2022 @10:23 AM
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