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This travelogue is about 3 friends embarking on a 20-day wilderness hike in one of the most beautiful alpine areas in northern Sweden: Sarek National Park. Sarek National Park The Sarek National Park is a national park in Jokkmokk Municipality, Lapland in northern Sweden. Established in 1909–1910, the park is one of the oldest national

Crete is a wonderful place for a holiday as it has something for everyone. Crete is home to lots of Greece’s cultural heritage. It’s also a picturesque place that’s ideal for those who like to explore. Don’t visit a naturally beautiful place like Crete without checking out everything nature has to offer. 1. Visit Balos

Spain is a country that is renowned for its big, open squares that give large outdoor spaces for locals and tourists to take advantage of the sun and sit outside socialising. This is no different in Barcelona, as they have many squares throughout the city, offering amazing places to get a drink with food and

Travelling, even backpacking, can cost a lot of money and that means we have to be more conscious about budget.  If we are going to be able to visit those far off destinations we have always dreamed about and spend a decent amount of time there then this is vital. We need to find ways

Salmon fishing is a sport all Americans and Canadians love, blessed by the natural abundance of trout in the Americas and the yearly steelhead run from Alaska and Russia back into the rivers of North America and Canada, there is no doubt why so many of the worlds best trout fishing lures come from the

For many of us younger Vietnamese, Tet always had been something very important to our families, to our culture and to our people. However, we often don’t understand certain things that the older folks in the family usually say and do during these 3 important days of the Lunar New Year. Just like many of

With the Government planning to restore British rail services lost in the 1960s to Beeching’s axe, Anthony Lambert considers how other closed lines have been given a new lease of life Cycling the 93-mile (150km) Otago Central Rail Trail through the heart of New Zealand’s South Island was a ­revelation. Quite apart from the perfect

Do the Roaring Twenties signal the end of the Whimpering Teens? I couldn’t help wondering, listening to the robust grumbles of disapproval over tomato soup for dinner at a luxury detox weekend in Upminster. Glass House, a recently opened white-cubed retreat, jutting from isolated Essex green fields, takes its low-carb vegan food philosophy seriously. However,

The spectre of the coronavirus is spreading as the Chinese authorities place three cities on lockdown, airports ramp up quarantine controls and the UK Foreign Office tightens its restrictions on travel to the Far East. The mystery disease outbreak has led to the deaths of at least 17 people and infected about 600, according to

A neighbourhood guide on where to stay in Bangkok, as chosen by our resident expert, including the best hotels on Rattanakosin Island, along Sukhumvit Road, around Silom Road, along the Chao Praya River and in Chinatown. Rattanakosin Island Also known as Old Town and not quite an island, Bangkok’s historic centre stretches along the eastern bank

Everyone knows the best thing about staying at hotels, b&bs, inns, arms, what have you, is the breakfast. No hangover will ever stop you from making that cut-off point, whether that’s 10 or 11am. Foodie fiends will particularly appreciate these 10 wonderfully relaxed establishments, which combine an emphasis on great local ingredients with twists on

The ruins of St Dwynwen’s Church stand on Llanddwyn, a narrow, rocky spit of land that becomes an island at high tide. The arched windows of its collapsed nave hold its scant remains aloft. Winter days often bring bone-rattling winds and relentless waves to this rugged speck on the south coast of Anglesey. On such

To celebrate Burns Night, Gavin Bell reveals a selection of the Scottish bard’s famous haunts It’s just an old cobblestone bridge spanning a pretty stream, but every year thousands of visitors come to see Ayrshire’s Brig o’ Doon, imagining a terror-stricken farmer and his horse fleeing across it, pursued by screaming banshees. This wondrous vision was

What does the Trois Vallées ski area in France have in common with cinemas around the world? It is currently showing Frozen II – but not in the way you might expect. Skiers and snowboarders don’t have to take time out from the slopes to follow in the tracks of Elsa, Anna, Olaf et al.

Opposites attract, especially when it comes to holidays. If you live a stressful city life, a week or two in the countryside probably seems like an ideal antidote to the pressures of everyday life – the best way to slow down, unwind and refresh the soul. If you are retired and living a rural idyll,

An insider’s guide to the best cheap hotels and motels in Los Angeles, including the top affordable places to stay for rooftop pools, hip bars and Hollywood hills views, in locations including Santa Monica, Downtown, Hollywood and Pasadena. Magic Castle Hotel Hollywood, Los Angeles, United States 8 Telegraph expert rating A long-time favourite for families

Switzerland is one of those places people know from photos or postcards, but have rarely had the chance to visit. With the allure of the Swiss Alps, towns like Lucerne and Zermatt, as well as the chocolate and the cheese, there is so much to visit in this country, it is often hard to choose!

Half-term week on the slopes is one of the busiest of the season, especially in big name European ski resorts. The key week when most UK pupils will be on holiday in 2020 is from Saturday, February 15. A few areas have half term the following week, but the majority of school children will be

An insider’s guide to the top things to do in London, including the best London museums, art galleries, sightseeing spots and free places to visit, as well as insider tips for top London attractions from the Tate Modern to the London Eye – and the best hotels within walking distance, in Westminster, the City, Tower

When the summer months come around, campers start gettting excited to carry on with their long-awaited hiking trips. Of course, every trip would be incomplete without a great selection of high-quality essential gear. Forget the cool gadgets for camping, these are the essentials, the must haves for camping and hiking. Packing for a camping trip also depends on