Travel
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How I learned to fly-fish on the banks of the Thames
A fly-fishing session in London strips the pastime of its elite connotations and delivers an object lesson in mindfulness Fishing…
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How I learned to navigate in the Welsh mountains
Learning to read a map and use a compass turns disorientation into discovery in the Eryri national park Maps can…
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Give and take: I went on a volunteering holiday in Dorset – and learned stone masonry in return
A stay near Bridport with a community group offers friendship and the chance to learn new, useful skillsPlus: how to…
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‘A lesson like no other’: readers’ favourite learning holidays
From surfing to singing, mastering a new skill can add an inspiring new dimension to a holiday. Our tipsters share…
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Pottering in the Potteries: exploring the museums and ceramics studios of Stoke-on-Trent
As a new series of The Great Pottery Throwdown hits the screens, an honorary Stokie explores Josiah Wedgwood’s legacy and…
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Happy new you! 10 of the best UK wellbeing retreats for 2025
Get the year off to a positive start by booking a restorative break. We pick the best wellness retreats, with…
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Snowshoeing and rescue monks: a monastery escape in the Swiss Alps
Only accessible to snowshoers and skiers in winter, the Grand St Bernard Hospice has been a refuge for centuries and…
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A winter’s trail: seasonal UK walks from Devon to Scotland
The stark landscapes of mid-winter are the best time for enjoying the elements on these routes. Our writers tell us…
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Vive la différence: a long weekend in Strasbourg and Paris
Two cities just a few hours distant, yet miles apart in terms of culture, crowds, and metropolitan swagger Would you…
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The gentle magic of walking in Somerset’s Mendip Hills
John Harris and family revisit the first serious hill-walk they made in a landscape that’s more comforting than challenging –…
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