Editorial Features - Page 50
With just over three weeks left to the start of the London 2012 Olympics, we take a look at some of the highlights of the Cultural Olympiad celebrations around the UK this month designed to celebrate one of the world’s best sporting events.
If Britain’s version of summer is not exactly what you were expecting, why not take a trip to one of our recommended July destinations? If the idea of paragliding in the French Alps, experiencing a Creole carnival in Toronto or relaxing beneath Malaysian palm trees appeals to you, keep on...
There are some slick hotels in oil-rich Kuala Lumpur, but the Grand Millennium has to be one of the best. Located in the famous Golden Triangle, Gavin Haines found it the perfect base for a weekend in Malaysia’s bustling capital.
Wales is renowned for its beauty but its culinary delights are attracting more attention, thanks to a growing number of producers focusing on locally sourced, organic fare, ranging from cheese to breads and meat. William David Wilson whets his appetite on a foodie tour of southern Wales....
The word vibrant is one that’s frequently overused by travel writers but for the Lebanese capital, Beirut, it’s one that genuinely fits the bill. One of the best party spots in the world, Beirut combines a hedonistic appetite for pleasure with beauteous boulevards and a fascinating...
London’s bustling Soho is awash with restaurants but the latest newcomer Ceviche is drawing the crowds. As one of the city’s few Peruvian dining spots, this tapas-styled South American eaterie appeals to adventurous tastebuds. William David Wilson drops in to find out what all the...
Going abroad and seeking home comforts combined with hotel chic? Book a stay in a luxury apartment, says Jane Duru, and enjoy a holiday in which you get to live like a well-heeled local, but with none of the cleaning up to do when you leave.
Love Italy but tired of tourist-packed cities and overcrowded beaches? Head south to the country’s last undiscovered region: Basilicata. Never heard of it? That’s why you should go, says Coralie Modschiedler. Away from the crowds, discover rock cities, cave hotels, the highest and fastest zip...
Whether you’re heading for the ski slopes of the Alps, the depths of the Amazonian rainforest, or are simply looking for a way to liven up long-haul flights, our top 5 ingenious travel gadgets has something for all tech-savvy travellers.
Rising star DJ and bassist of Mercury prize-nominated band Metronomy, Olugbenga Adelekan is used to travelling the world on a whistletop tour of hotels, gigs and festivals. He tells us all about his travels both on and off tour, tips on how to find good food (and where NOT to find it in London...
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