Nature and the outdoors

When the days start to get cold and short, it is easy to hunker down for the winter. But did you know that you can still explore some of the best U.S. national parks in the winter? The best part is that the crowds are so much smaller and you can take advantage...

Row, row, row your boat gently down the stream – so goes the famous ditty. Okay, life isn’t always like a nursery rhyme. Yet on a romantic river cruise in the UK, it really can be a dream. The only question is, where to set sail first? Perhaps you could soak yourself in history along the river...

There’s nothing quite like an adventure on the open road. Be it a few hours or a few days, a road trip is a chance to escape the crowds and explore exciting new destinations. Epic playlists and amazing company: all you need now are pit stop suggestions and stunning scenery. So buckle up while we steer you...

Oh, the joys of the open road. To dictate your own itinerary while drinking in the view. To make every scenic pit stop and choose to go on a detour “just because”. Seeing Western Europe behind the wheel is to get to know its essential sights, small towns, and the country drives in between. Allow us to...

There’s nothing quite like hitting the open road for an adventure. It’s not just a way of getting from A to B, it’s a chance to see scenery and culture you otherwise wouldn’t. But there’s a lot to remember before you start your engine. Check out our top tips for planning the road trip of your life…

‘I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake’. So said Robert Louis Stevenson, author of Treasure Island. He made a good point – often the joy of traveling is not arriving somewhere, but in the journey itself. It’s having the soft top down, the wind combing your hair, and the open...

If everybody had an ocean across the USA, then everybody'd be surfin' – so sang The Beach Boys. We might not all live a surfboard’s distance from the water, but many of us have incredible beaches awaiting us at the end of a car journey. From stunning golden sand bays to memorable wildlife-watching spots, the US is...

As we head for warmer weather, there’s one place we all love to go: the seaside. Whether it’s the sound of lapping water or crashing waves, a day at the beach is shore to calm the soul. So, shake off your swimsuits, pack up a picnic, and discover some of the best beaches in Europe...