places to visit

What to do in Finland in winter, from skiing and saunas to dog-sledding and river floating

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What to do in Finland in winter, from skiing and saunas to dog-sledding and river floating

Shamaani, Kiela, Joiku, Kaapo and Elmeri are ready to get moving. The five huskies are barking loudly and making one thing clear: they want to run. But not yet. Because I am still trying to get settled into the narrow sledge. But then, we are off! We are part of a column led up front … Read more

Portugal’s hidden gems: places off the beaten path to visit on a holiday, from island forts to magical mountain villages

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Portugal’s hidden gems: places off the beaten path to visit on a holiday, from island forts to magical mountain villages

A dog barked from somewhere down the hillside, and as we reached the walls of the old city, our car wheels started to spin out. “Well, you wanted to get off the beaten path,” my husband said. The walled city of Óbidos in Portugal. Photo: Shutterstock We parked the car on the side of the … Read more