Finally facing my waterloo

This city in southeastern France is known for its ancient history and legendary culinary scene — but it’s also worth visiting for its forward-looking green initiatives and young chefs who aren’t afraid to experiment

Luxembourg may be one of the smallest European countries, but its appeal as a winter holiday destination shouldn’t be underestimated. With castles, fortresses and charming old towns, the nation offers

It’s a dog’s life. Staying in Val Cenis, the day started cold, but with the astonishing clarity of sunshine and light you only find in the mountains in winter. Kitted out in my warmest gear, I took th

This week’s dream: a little corner of Blighty ...

This Christmas, add a shopping trip to Bruges to the top of your festive to-do list. You’ll be immersed in seasonal good cheer the moment you set foot in the Belgian city, which plays home to seasonal

WITH SUMMER ALMOST over, we at last managed an all-too-short driving holiday, discovering the Val de Loire region of France over seven days in our 2005 Maserati Cambiocorsa. That the Loire is one of t