Nordic trek

Stunning scenery, fascinating history and plenty of cinnamon buns – a Viking cruise of Scandinavia was definitely a trip to remember

It’s hard to imagine a better place to start a ride. At 1,326m Briançon is the highest city in France. And with 300 clear days a year on average, it’s also one of the sunniest. To describe the morning

Located in northern Europe, with an easily explored compact centre, Bergen is a historic coastal gem. Surrounded by seven mountains, almost three million tourists a year flock to the city to hike in t

Greg Lemond and Bernard Hinault. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali… some of the best rivalries in sport have been a clash of styles, cultures and temperaments. Rocky IV was

Nestled among the jagged pinnacles of the Dolomites at the rock summit of the 2,239m Passo Pordoi is a blue-green bronze monument that commemorates the Italian legend Fausto Coppi. The five-time Giro

Cruising is probably not on the shortlist when you think of a mini-break abroad. But suppose you could sail from the UK, visit four contrasting destinations, and still be home within a week? I’m soaki