One of the most picturesque inland waterways in the world, the Caledonian Canal is a magnet for leisure boating, cycling and walking. It stretches diagonally across the Scottish Highlands, linking som

Last autumn we embarked on a campervan adventure through Portugal, a country largely unknown to us, despite spending several winters touring its neighbour, Spain. There is free movement between them n

We have always felt as though, in the past, we neglected France – opting for more exotic destinations. But this year we decided to remedy this with a ten-day trip to western France. Our chosen slot wa

Historians claim Nice was named after Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, following a military triumph over the local Ligurian tribes. But sitting on my seafront terrace, watching the evening sun sett

After several incidents on recent holidays, we were apprehensive about our next trip. Normally, we’d be looking forward to a relaxed, straightforward caravan holiday. Could we have a carefree tour thi

FROM A CONVERTED BANK WITH A SPA IN ITS VAULT TO A NILE CRUISE THAT ESCHEWS THE CROWDS, THIS IS TRAVEL, ELEGANTLY DONE