Following in the footsteps of St Francis and joining pilgrims on a trek to Rome

Those in search of a walking holiday, or seeking a pilgrimage abroad, should look no further than The Way of St Francis – Italy’s answer to Spain’s famous but often crowded spiritual path, Camino de Santiago. The full length of this 340-mile trek, called Via Francigena di San Francesco in Italian, stretches from Florence to … Read more

How to explore the world from home during coronavirus lockdown including an Indian odyssey

The Armchair Traveller reveals how to explore the world from home: Discover a majestic Indian odyssey and the most romantic virtual date destinations Learn about the Deccan Odyssey train that tours across northern India  Est1897 has compiled 20 romantic virtual date destinations, from Rio to Rome  Take a virtual tour of Andy Warhol’s pop art alongside … Read more

The best wildlife conservation holidays, from Portugal to Mozambique

You might fancy protecting humpback whales alongside marine biologists in Mozambique, or falling asleep in a forest chalet to the howls of rescued wolves in Portugal. How about tracking elusive snow leopards in Kyrgyzstan, or mighty silverback gorillas in Rwanda? Or you might prefer to clean up your nearest beach here in the UK or … Read more

Inside the spellbinding new Harry Potter-themed Airbnb in Florida

Don’t forget to pack your wand and broom if you plan on holidaying at this magical property once the lockdown eases – an incredible new Harry Potter-themed Airbnb.  ‘Wizard’s Way’, a 30-minute drive from the Universal Orlando Resort in Florida, will leave fans of the J K Rowling books and Warner Bros movies spellbound. A regular-looking … Read more