‘TRAVEL’ Archives
GREEN HOLIDAY
INTERVIEW: JANET DICKINSON Still want to have a holiday, but want to do it in a eco-friendly way? Then dump the idea of rushing to your destination and go slow. Janet Dickinson is author of “Slow Travel and Tourism”.
LOOKING AFTER YOUR LUGGAGE
HOW TO LOOK AFTER YOUR LUGGAGE. By JENNY BOWEN. Loosing your luggage whilst on holiday can be considered a nightmare. Unfortunately there are not many things you can do to prevent this, unless you have a state of the art tracking system. However, other stressful occurrences can happen to your luggage whilst in transit, which are [...]
INSPIRATION IN WISCONSIN
INSPIRATION IN WISCONSIN. By CHANTAL COOKE. Alex Jordan - you've inspired me. I am fed up with modern decor and the magnolia fad. Fed up with sensible and fed up with the need to explain why. Alex Jordan ignored all these modern mores. His house is a tribute to the beauty of just doing what you want for [...]
TRANSPORT LUXURY
INTERVIEW: GOTTFRIED RIECK Gottfried Rieck now owns and operates one of the world’s most authentic and luxurious trains. The Majestic Imperator has carried royalty, including the Empress Elizabeth – once considered the most beautiful woman in the world. But it wasn’t beauty that fuelled [...]
LIFE AND DEATH ON THE MASAI MARA
LIFE AND DEATH ON THE MASAI MARA. By CHANTAL COOKE. Dozens of bodies float down the river, forming huge islands of death as they get caught on the rocks and other debris. Crocodiles, fat from gorging on the rotting flesh, sit back and watch as Marabou Storks and Vultures peck away at the meat. There’s [...]
RENOVATING A RIAD
INTERVIEW: SANDY McCUTCHEON Soaking up the culture and the atmosphere isn't enough for some visitors to the ancient Moroccan city of Fes. Some fall head over heels with the Medina, and dream of renovating a riad. Author Sandy McCutcheon has done just that, and spends much of his year in Fes, but Sandy advises against chasing that dream without [...]
WHAT NEXT FOR ELECTRIC CARS?
WHAT IS THE FUTURE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN THE UK? By GORDON FOAT. In the UK, 25 Mitsubishi and 20 smart electric cars have been evaluated for the past year as part of the UK Technology Strategy Board’s £25m Ultra Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator programme. Despite initial scepticism surrounding the capability of EVs and concerns [...]
SAFETY IN AFRICA
INTERVIEW: JENNY BOWEN Travelling to Africa can be an amazing adventure, but it does come with a few risks, so how can you ensure you are safe when holidaying there? Jenny Bowen is from Sense Africa.
HORSE PERSONALITIES
INTERVIEW: SHONA DUFF Alberta is the wildwest of Canada a beautiful landscape where man a horse live and work together. Anchor D ranch in Kananaskis Country has around a hundred head of horses and according to Shona Duff, the head wrangler they all have their own unique personality and place in the herd hierarchy.
HOW TO TRACK A LION
By Jenny Bowen Lion-watching is always high up on people's lists when they come to Africa. Here are some golden tips for your unforgettable lion encounter: 1. Get out in the early morning or the late evening as this is when lions are most active. It is also cooler making conditions more comfortable for you. 2. Once you [...]
