Turbulent past, idyllic present

Many years ago when I first got into sailing journalism, I was fortunate enough to be given the chance to interview Sir Robin Knox-Johnston. As someone who had read In a World of My Own as a child, th

From food markets to monasteries, this area brims with special sights

I DON’T know about you, but my family and I like nothing more than indulging in coffee and cake before heading off on a walk. So, the 18th-century Falcon Hotel – allegedly North Cornwall’s oldest coac

In the Charente-Maritime, Marans and the Marais Poitevin wetlands combine the best of history, nature and living, says Laurent Blanchard

Alfred, Lord Tennyson knew a decent place to hike when he saw one. It’s a sunny afternoon and I’m walking up the grassy chalk downland named in the Victorian poet’s honour, with the English Channel to

Every month, we trawl the nation’s coastline to bring you news of the people, places and exciting goings-on that are worth knowing about