Think kites are just for kids? Think again. The Portsmouth Kite Festival attracts kite flyers from across the globe in a two-day extravaganza of inflatable fun. Soaring through the skies, these slinky nylon wisps have the power to mesmerise you for hours.
Do holidays secretly fill you with dread? While travel is viewed as a peak highlight of our existence, holidays can also provoke huge anxiety. As we step into the unknown, our minds whirr with a thousand different catastrophic scenarios. If this is you, read on to find out how to conquer the angst and step into a thrilling adventure.
Seeking an underground adventure close to the capital? Well, you’ve come to the right place. The Hellfire caves are spooky, spectacular and unsettling in equal measure. The endless tunnels reveal a series of bizarre sights which beg more questions than they answer. Read on if you dare.
Thrust into the spotlight by White Lotus, Taormina is Sicily’s sizzling destination du jour. Perched on a hillside overlooking the mighty Mount Etna, it’s streets are filled with outdoor cafes, designer shops, bustling bars and blooming apartment terraces. Its hair-raising, vertical staircases are not for the faint-hearted but lead to amazing discoveries around every corner.
If you go down to Avenue Des Gobelins today, you’re in for a big surprise. This quiet, unassuming neighbourhood is now home to more than fifty giant teddy bears. And it all seems strangely normal. Nobody bats an eye as they kick back with a café au lait among their fellow Parisians. From the city that gave us Amelie, the giant teddy bears are just one of the surprising reasons, that for me, Paris never disappoints.
Tucked away beneath the City’s skyscrapers is an apocalyptic world where Martians rule the earth. Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds: The Immersive Experience is an adrenaline-fuelled rollercoaster where you never know what’s coming next. If you’re seeking a team-bonding day like no other or simply need a couple of hours of sheer escapism, look no further.
There aren’t many visitor attractions that have survived a fire and travelled two and a half times round the moon. The Cutty Sark is an undisputed marvel. If you’re looking for perilous adventures on the high seas during your afternoon out of the office, climb aboard!
The Lord Mayor’s Show is the oldest, longest and least-rehearsed civic parade in the world. For more than 800 years, visitors flock to the City of London to watch the newly elected Lord Mayor wave to the crowds from his golden chariot. But the colourful procession has evolved over the years and is now as likely to feature rainbow banners as wandering Minstrels.
Situated on the southern-most section of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, West Cork is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Filled with dramatic coastlines, vibrant fishing towns and fascinating history – it’s the perfect escape from the urban jungle. And it’s less than two hours drive from Cork airport.
Giving blood may not be the first thing that springs to mind to do during your lunch break. But you could end up saving three lives in that one precious hour. Being of a squeamish disposition, I’ve procrastinated about giving blood all my life. And it was only when a close family member received an emergency transfusion that everything changed.
