An imposing 18th-century prison brings to life an era of harsh punishments – fun for all the family, if your children like grisly tales and ghost stories A former jail on the edge of the town, built in 1779 by prisoners of war. Inside the gloomy and imposing granite building there are six floors of…
Tell us about your go-to places for animal-free eating, be they cafes, pubs or restaurants Plant-based diets are shifting into the mainstream: this month we noted the opening of the UK’s first vegan fish and chip shop. Ahead of tomorrow’s world vegan day, we’d love to hear your favourite plant-based restaurants, perhaps a bistro that…
Some of our worst fears are explored at these bizarre museums. They’ll give you the creeps for Halloween … or any other time of year Despite being a familiar horror movie character, the ventriloquist’s dummy, with its clunky mouth, heavy eyelids and twisting head wasn’t meant to be fearful when it was invented for 18th…
A volcanic eruption and a curious orangutan are two of the many highlights from the 48,000 images entered for these prestigious awards Continue reading… Source: Gaurdian
A Spitalfields townhouse that immerses visitors in the 18th and 19th centuries is at its most magical at Christmas The hubbub of Liverpool Street station and Spitalfields Market is only a few hundred metres away but on the doorstep of 18 Folgate Street not much is stirring. There is only intermittent noise: the roar of…
Times are changing in this formerly overlooked paradise as tourists discover the food, snorkelling and distinct culture We’re just over the last crest of Maunga Pu when we see it. Here, at Aitutaki’s highest point, the true glory of the island’s sprawling lagoon reveals itself. Its outer edge encircles the tiny island, splitting crystal clear…
Serious history collides with fond imaginings in our tipsters’ tales of the unexplained, from a Spanish Armada wreck to a snuffling ghost pooch Windhouse, on Yell, is probably Shetland’s most haunted house. Last year, two 13th-century skeletons were uncovered at this 18th-century ruin, which is reputedly haunted by a lady in silk, a man in…
A trip to Piedmont, famous for its truffles, cheese and fine wine, is a robust test of anyone’s appetite – especially a vegan like our writer If you venture out on to the cobbled streets of Acqui Terme between the hours of one and three in the afternoon, you’d be forgiven for thinking the town…
The pub is a great British invention. Here, experts pick their favourites for Sunday lunch, picturesque settings, craft beer, history and more. All (but one) are child- and dog-friendly Continue reading… Source: Gaurdian
With properties in more than 60 countries, the world’s first Barter Week will allow the budget-conscious to swap goods or expertise for accommodation Budget-conscious travellers who embrace the sharing economy as a source of affordable trips will appreciate an new initiative launching in November offering “free” accommodation around the world. For Barter Week (19-25 November)…
