Destinations

A Wet ‘n’ Wild introduction to Antalya rafting We have barely had time to wet our feet when we are being urged to paddle fast into a churning cauldron of foaming white water. Waves crash over the bow of the boat, screams of joy (and possibly a little terror) ring around …

If you are heading to Kitzbühel and the surrounding area for your winter holiday this season, you do not want to waste time trying to figure everything out. It can be time-consuming organising ski hire, lift passes, hotels and travel (unless you book a package holiday). The Ultimate Kitzbühel Guide …

Lukla airport In the distance, we spot a flicker of a plane, the loud hum of its engines purring as it approaches. It rises up through the Khumbu Valley and lines up for the painted guidelines on the runway, then descends sharply and a loud roar emerges as it touches …

The sun shimmers on the lake as we descend into the waterside village of Mondsee to the soundtrack of the Sound of Music. I think The Gluhwein may be helping to remove inhibitions as our coach of tourists sing along to ‘Do Re Mi’ and other songs from the film. …

Hanging bridges of the Khumbu Valley We are crossing one of the five steel hanging bridges over the Dudh Kosi river en route from Namche to Lukla. It’s about ten metres above the raging glacial waters below and swaying haphazardly in the wind. I take my time crossing, conscious that …