Written by Linda Tyler (A highly commended entry in the Travel & Water Writing Competition.) My worn copy of The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, with train ticket marking The Final Problem, was tucked in my rucksack. The train wound its way past soaring mountains and towering pines; villages, nestling in valleys, came and went as I […]
A delightful getaway from either the south of England or the north of France, is the historic city of Boulogne-sur-Mer. It is often thought of as a summer destination. However, for senior travellers who can choose freely when to travel, I recommend visiting during the off-season. You will avoid the crowds of summer tourists and accommodation […]
Written by Janet Traill (A Runner-up entry in the Off the Beaten Track Writing Competition.) The signpost said ‘McGregor 20 km’. This was not the first Scottish name my husband and I had come across while touring through South Africa – in fact this sign was on the outskirts of the small Western Cape town […]
North-East Spain was largely unknown to me. I’d visited Barcelona on a couple of occasions, but never strayed far inland. Reading by chance that the name of the city of Zaragoza, was derived from Caesaraugusta, via the Arabic name of Saraqusta, persuaded me that I should find out more about this area of Spain and its complex history. […]
Written by Barbara Bond (A Runner-up entry in the Off the Beaten Track Writing Competition.) Sri Lanka is an exceptional place. It offers such diversity; coast, mountains, plains, jungles, safari parks, world heritage sites. There’s also the ease of travel, the food, and most importantly the people; they are the most welcoming, friendly, happy, warm […]
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Round the World in 40 Days: Taj Mahal to Machu Picchu – Planning and Booking
This was my third Round the World trip and an opportunity for myself and my wife to cross off some of the top places on our bucket lists. We were accompanied by STE’s Photo Editor, John Esser, and his wife. Previously I’ve been Round the World in 50 Days, which included Japan, Australia, New Zealand and my […]