The Grand Canyon, USA At 277 miles in length, 18 miles across at its widest, and a maximum 1,857 metres deep, this vast Arizona landmark is grand in nature as well as name. Around 40 sedimentary layers are visible in its steep…
All of Argentina’s 44 million inhabitants currently appear to be offering online tango classes. OK, that’s an exaggeration, but it’s fair to say that porteños (residents of Buenos Aires) are jumping into the world of virtual tango with both high-heeled feet. Available…
With bars, nightclubs and restaurants closed to slow the spread of Covid-19, nightlife in Berlin, was expected to come to a halt. But no, the beats are still thumping. The city’s premier “virtual club” is now in session. United We Stream is…
Organisers of Expo 2020 will meet via video conference on Monday to consider a delay to the event. According to reports from the Middle East, a year-long postponement is one of several options to be discussed. With the event due to begin…
The foreign secretary’s call for up to a million British people abroad to return to the UK immediately was met with anger and dismay by stranded holidaymakers around the world. Travellers who have been desperately trying to get home for nearly two…
‘You mustn’t miss the dock dung,” said our friend Jeremy. “But you’ll have to wait till lunchtime for the avocets,” added his partner Trish. Those words had rung in our ears as we stepped off the Tamar Valley train at Bere Alston…
Venice by Jan Morris Recent reports suggest the now-quiet canals of Venice are at their clearest for 60 years, with dolphins and swans spotted in recent days. The city, of course, has always had a touch of fantasy about it. “Venice is…
In a virtually unprecedented move, the Oberammergau Passion Play will be postponed for two years as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage around the world. Organisers sought to blame the delay on the administrative district office of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, which earlier prohibited the…
With so many families currently hunkered down at home, TV is more important than ever. In difficult times, everyone needs some escapism, whether that be Westworld on HBO, cooking competitions on Food Network, or the latest Netflix series. For those who love…
The ski industry is battling to cope with the fallout from the sudden shutdown of resorts across the Alps, where the season has ended four weeks early. Many operators were already struggling to deal with the uncertainties of Brexit, and the loss…