The women who went round the world

The women taking us straight to the heart of beautiful places at home and abroad

Flight’s glamorous beginnings

“Hands of Saint Dominic” by Albrecht Dürer, 1506; ...

Climber, educator, trailblazer. Few people may have heard the name of Mabel Barker , but her resolve to live life on her own terms pushed the boundaries of climbing, in the Lake District and beyond.

This week’s dream: a tall ship adventure in ...

Stressed at work, Jenevora Swann, 56, and her husband, Fergus, made a big, bold decision. But would they regret it?