Follow Poirot on the trail of Agatha Christie’s serial killer on the English Riviera

Book me in: Follow Poirot on the trail of Agatha Christie’s serial killer on the English Riviera In the ABC Murders, Christie uses real place names on the English Riviera  Among them is Elberry Cove, where a body is found in the classic whodunnit Also featured is Torquay’s palm-fringed promenade and its Princess Gardens  By … Read more

Hiking trail opens in the Korean Peninsula’s heavily armed demilitarized zone

Hiking trail opens in the Korean Peninsula’s heavily armed demilitarized zone, where endangered species are flourishing First of three hiking trails has opened on the Korean Peninsula with tours running twice a day, six days a week  Pictures have emerged of the first hikers to tackle the trail, which is surrounded by barbed wire and … Read more

Eight great walking holidays, from Peru’s Inca Trail to laid-back Kerala

Leaving the car behind for an adventure on foot is the perfect way to discover the pleasure of slow travel. Having hiked high into the cloud forests of Costa Rica and clambered through the vertiginous ruins of Machu Picchu, I’ve become obsessed with how a simple walk can turn a good holiday into a great … Read more