Gourmet walk guide Alex Cram shows us the historic city’s best places to eat, drink and relax away from the crowdsSoon after moving to Dubrovnik in 2014, Alex Cram set up Piknik Dubrovnik, which runs gourmet walks, hikes and boat trips in the region. C…
Kickstart for bad birdwatchers: joining an expert-led tour on the Thames
Hugh Thomson identifies as a ‘bad birdwatcher’: someone who likes birds, but doesn’t really know much about themOnce or twice a year I’ve been gifted with the sight of a kingfisher flashing past, a mesmeric blur of blue far too exotic to belong in Brit…
Although speculative, toxoplasmosis may explain Bond’s foolhardy courage
No time to die: An in-depth analysis of James Bond’s exposure to infectious agents. “Global travelers, whether tourists or secret agents, are exposed to a smörgåsbord of infectious agents. We hypothesized that agents pre-occupied with espionage and cou…
10 of the best eco-friendly places to stay in Europe
These sustainable stays offer the chance to share mountain views with bears, sleep easy in a low-carbon hotel and wellness experiencesThe Holenberg forest is the gateway to the Maashorst nature reserve, a rewilding pioneer in North Brabant, home to roa…
Klarna jets into travel with Inspirock acquisition
Though it might seem strange for a company like Klarna to get into travel, CMO David Sandstrom says travel is a pain point Klarna wants to solve for its consumers.
Hut parade: cool Scandi cabins on the Kent coast
The Romney Marsh coast is peppered with striking designer huts – and a new complex of cabins makes the perfect base for exploring Dungeness and Camber Sands“That one’s cool,” my son George points out. “The big dusty pink one in the sand dunes?” I say. …
Cider harvesting in Herefordshire: ‘the fruit is always in charge’
In the county synonymous with cider apples, volunteers can enjoy a mini-break while helping with the autumn harvestThe first rule of cider-making? The fruit is always in charge. That’s what Susanna Forbes tells me as we look out from her kitchen to win…
All back to Mahón: a return to Menorca
Rustling palms, hooting owls, pintxos and sangria … After a lockdown-enforced hiatus, a writer revisits the quiet Balearic to revel in joys old and newA peal of bells marks the start. Then comes a beating of drums. A barely perceptible breeze carries t…
Fadiga, London: ‘The pasta is bloody lovely’ – restaurant review
Tiny Fadiga is a wonderful place to let your hair down in SohoFadiga, 71 Berwick Street, London W1F 8TB (020 3609 5536). Starters £8-£12, mains £9-£18, desserts £8-£9, wines from £25I knew there was a point to my ludicrous hair. It’s this review. Becau…
A local’s guide to Berlin: five great things to do
Art dealer Johann König revels in his city’s diversity, where relics of the former East rub shoulders with hip nightclubs of the WestArt entrepreneur Johann König has been living in the German capital for 20 years. In 2002, he set up his influential Kö…