St Patrick’s Way winds through the mercurial scenery of Northern Ireland, visiting the places linked to Ireland’s patron saint. Ailsa Sheldon sets out to explore its highlights by foot, bike and canoe

A hollow victory is more fun than a respectable walloping

Did you know that Northern Ireland is one of the toughest places in western Europe to open a new pub or start a microbrewery? However, despite restrictions and archaic laws, some of which date back mo

The Wicklow Mountains are where I first fell in love with the outdoors. When I was six, my dad decided it would be a brilliant idea for our family of three to spend two weeks walking along the Irish c

Vietnam’s culture, cuisine and natural beauty make it a popular travel destination. But what should be on your must-do list? Here’s what Bill Bailey recommends…

Fitting-out time is here again. Because I winter up in the Baltic where the sea still sometimes freezes, my season doesn’t really start until May. It was different when I berthed my 22ft wooden sloop