Just an illusion

Switzerland is rich, especially in clichés. Many are largely true. There are some I’m not so interested in – banking, precision watches, nuclear shelters and referendums. But others, I certainly am –

Tens of thousands of international travellers once flocked to see Syria’s ancient wonders. Now, after more than a decade of isolation, there is fresh hope that the visitors will return

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Andy Wasley needed a dose of adventure to lift a lagging spirit. He found it in Merano, an Italian resort where mountains, castles and cuisine compete for attention on an Inghams walking holiday

Moments enjoyed, lessons learned, handy advice, weird stuff that happened: welcome to the little bits and pieces that don’t make big stories, but do make all the difference.

Lago di Braies/Pragser Wildsee, South Tyrol, Italy ...