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Scratches of the Devil in Pisa, Italy

The legend of the “Devil’s Scratches” (Unghiate del Diavolo) on the Cathedral of Pisa (Duomo di Pisa) is a well-known tale tied to...

Agrippa-d'Aubigné Terrace in Genève, Switzerland

This bright open space is in the heart of Old Town Geneva and dates back to at least 1535, when a former palace...

Benny in Muncie, Indiana

A taste of north Wales: a walk between cafes (and pubs) on the Llŷn peninsula | Wales holidays

In all human endeavours undertaken within Britiain’s isles, the provision of tea and cake is the most vital consideration. When a walker or cyclist...

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Haunted Candle Shoppe of the Poconos in Swiftwater, Pennsylvania

At first glance, this roadside candle shop in the Poconos looks like a quaint spot to pick up gifts and home décor. But...

Back on the piste – at 83: Hilary Bradt and her ‘gang of oldies’ go skiing in Austria | Skiing holidays

‘You’re mad!” Caroline the greengrocer said cheerfully when I told her I was going skiing. A reasonable reaction since not so long ago I was shopping...

Museo de la Restauración de la República in Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico

Tucked away in Queretaro’s historical center, this museum tells the dramatic story of Mexico’s fight to reclaim its republic. The building itself, a...

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The South West Coast Path’s ‘forgotten section’: the quiet pleasures of south-east Cornwall | Walking holidays

At the end of Downderry’s shingle and sand, there’s a tumble of rocks and then a long beach stretching eastwards into the distance at...

The English Cemetery at San Sebastián in San Sebastián, Spain

San Sebastián’s surroundings were some of the scenarios of the First Carlist War, a conflict where the liberal monarchy of Isabel II triumphed...

Splendid isolation: 10 beautifully remote getaways in the UK | United Kingdom holidays

Eilean Sionnach Lighthouse Cottage, off the Isle of SkyeGuests at this lighthouse keeper’s cottage have not only the property but the whole 1.6-hectare (four-acre) island...

Eiffel Tower of Lahore in Lahore, Pakistan

Disclaimer: Yes, there is only one Eiffel, and it is in Paris, and it is not obscure. And yes, there are many replicas around...

Black, Brummie and proud: a walking tour of the real Handsworth | Birmingham holidays

‘The people’s champion” is how Benjamin Zephaniah is fondly remembered in his home town of Handsworth, Birmingham. The words, spray-painted in fiery-red ballooned letters,...

Taking a Historical Walk Through Paris with Context Travel

I love walking tours. Long time readers know I always recommend doing them first thing when you’re in a city. It doesn’t matter the...

Yomotsu-Hirasaka in Matsue, Japan

The sibling deities Izanagi and Izanami are two of the most important figures in Japanese mythology, responsible for the creation of the islands...

Six of the best autumn city breaks in Europe for an overload of culture and fabulous food | City breaks

AthensCraggy coves and sandy bays make up the resplendent mix that is the Athens Riviera. So it was that at the end of an autumn day...

Charmille of Haut-Marêt in Theux, Belgium

The Charmille of Haut-Marêt is a charming hornbeam tunnel in La Reid, considered one of the longest covered walks in Europe. It dates back...

‘I stayed in a manor fit for a Baltic baron’: exploring Latvia’s pristine coast and forests | Latvia holidays

‘Is there anything worth seeing in Latvia?” asked a bemused friend when I explained my destination. “Other than Riga?” Latvia’s capital is certainly worth...

Tree of Imagination in Lower Peover, England

Tucked away in the quaint village of Lower Peover, the Tree of Imagination seems taken straight out of a fairytale. In 2015, villagers came...

Tell us about a great trip you’ve had since hitting 60 | Travel

The travel bug doesn’t need to wane as we age. With potentially more time on our hands, there’s a whole world out there to...