This summer I visited two coastlines: the western shore of Oregon and California by motorcycle, and the south coast of Spain. During both trips I experienced 40 C-and-higher temperatures, but the two countries dealt with the heat in different ways. The Oregon Trail and California coast are famous for spectacular seaside cliffs and long sandy … Read more
A quaint UK town is a stone’s throw from some of the country’s most stunning coasts, with far fewer tourists than nearby more popular parts of Cornwall. Redruth, a market town near St Ives and Truro in Cornwall, has been hailed by visitors as a hidden gem which has kept its peaceful atmosphere despite its … Read more
Dawn French, the much-loved actress and comedian famed for her work in ‘The Vicar of Dibley’ and ‘French and Saunders’, has long been considered an unofficial ambassador for Cornwall. Having settled in the region almost 20 years ago, the TV star, 66, often shares snippets of her coastal life, giving fans a window into the … Read more
For many tourists, the journey west to popular Welsh holiday destinations such as Tenby, Saundersfoot, or St David’s often overlooks a small village off the dual carriageway. Llansteffan, located just outside Carmarthen, is a hidden gem boasting a vast beach, an impressive castle and a fantastic pub and restaurant, all set within some of Wales’ … Read more
The southern coast of England has seaside towns sprawled across it – many of which are popular with day-trippers and holidaymakers alike. But Pevensey Bay in East Sussex, nestled between Eastbourne and Hastings, offers a quieter slice of seaside life. The bay, which was once dubbed England’s Gate by Rudyard Kipling for its role in … Read more
“I want there to be a beautiful hotel in the centre of the city, like in the Soviet era. So I am restoring it, little by little,” says Vereshchagin, a Soviet Army veteran. Alexei Vereshchagin is renovating an abandoned hotel, formerly known as Hotel Russia, in Priozersk. Photo: AFP Once the hotel is renovated, tourists … Read more
Locals fear growing social media attention is turning a once under-the-radar beach into an overhyped and dangerous tourist hotspot. Pedn Vounder, near Treen, is celebrated for its golden sands and turquoise waters. But the beauty spot has seen an influx of visitors due to its soaring popularity online. Residents are concerned that visitors are seeking … Read more
