Douma, Lebanon Traditional stone houses with red-tiled roofs, views of the surrounding Batroun Mountains, centuries-old churches and a recently restored souk: the village of Douma, located about 80km north-east of Beirut, is nothing if not picturesque. “My first impression was the beauty of the village,” said Rana Tanissa, a Lebanese archaeologist and rural tourism consultant … Read more
4. Best for delicious North Sea flavours: Restaurant Barr Located in noma’s original building on the quay at Christianshavn, and opened in partnership with acclaimed Danish chef René Redzepi, Thorsten Schmidt’s Restaurant Barr celebrates the food of his childhood. Dubbed “North Sea Cuisine”, flavours cover the ground from Germany to Denmark, not forgetting the sea that … Read more
“The train is perfect to take you right into the heart of the island, with little effort,” hiker Gabriella Finelli told me just before she and a friend alighted at the village of Vizzavona and disappeared onto a trail that snaked into the forest. The area forms part of the Regional Natural Park of Corsica, … Read more
The SpeciaList | Food & Drink (Image credit: Radharc Images/Alamy) From John’s of Bleecker Street to Una Pizza Napoletana, here are insider Arthur Bovino’s picks for the eight best pies and slices in New York City. W Whether it’s a quick lunch, an after-school snack, a destination dining experience or a late-night soak-up, pizza powers … Read more
Toronto As Canada’s most populous city, Toronto combines big-city vibes with more than 1,500 parks that keep residents connected to the outdoors. With a perfect score in the stability sub-ranking, Toronto maintains a sense of safety that lets people feel comfortable whether they’re walking, taking public transport or cycling. In particular, the human-centred infrastructure means … Read more
His efforts haven’t gone unnoticed, with Gash awarded an Order of Australia Medal in 2020 for his services to ecotourism and aviation. Lady Elliot has also drawn some the world’s biggest names in conservation over the years, including King (then-Prince) Charles, who visited in 2018 as part of a roundtable discussion with business leaders on … Read more
The goats’ hard work has paid off so much that the city’s fire service credited the herds with helping stop the flames during a fire in 2022, saving a housing complex. “Our fire chief said if the goats had not made a previous pass in that field, the fire could have been a lot worse,” … Read more
At the end of the six weeks, I was extremely curious to see if all this work had any effect on my brain. After another brain scan, and some trepidation about what might have happened inside my head in the intervening weeks, I visited Barnhofer at the University of Surrey to find out. He had … Read more
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According to Fasquelle, it’s the town’s golf courses that have provided the most lasting draw for Brits. Fleming’s Le Touquet home was located beside the 18th hole of the oldest of the three, La Forêt, while La Mer, a six-time French Open host, is perhaps the most famous. An internationally renowned equestrian park and 33-court … Read more