Take me to the river

We’ve never been ‘on-trend’, so adopting slow travel isn’t a fashion statement, but it does give us chance to connect with the countryside, stumble on little-known towns and immerse ourselves in the h

A slow train journey through southern France shines a light on one of Europe’s early engineering masterpieces, the Canal du Midi, and the historic cities that thrived on its waters

The Canal du Rhône au Rhin stretches 237km through the east of France, but we had decided to spend a leisurely trip travelling just 55km, following the River Doubs between the cities of Dole and Besan

Having spent many holidays exploring the delights of France, we decided to broaden our horizons this year and visit Germany. With more than three weeks to play with, we planned to tour the Black Fores

When friends who recently moved to west Devon invited us to see their new home, we decided to combine the visit with a brief autumn tour of the area, so we could explore the beautiful landscapes of Da

If the name of this picturesque corner of southwest France conjures up the rustic ‘black wines’ of tradition, then look again: times have been changing, and wine styles with them, in the homeland of Malbec