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Pioneering conservationist John Muir was born in Dunbar on the east coast of Scotland in 1838, and his birthplace is now a museum. He moved to the US when he was 11 and went on to create the Sierra Club organisation, which still protects…

Austin Wells loves to travel the world.But he doesn't like long flights, jet lag or an unsettled routine.And that's why, Wells, who is 28 and lives in San Diego, leased a residence on board a luxury boat that he will move into — and work…

NEW YORK -- The American Museum of Natural History on Tuesday said it had chosen college president Sean Decatur to become its next president, making him the first Black leader of the institution.Decatur, currently the president of Kenyon…

Despite cuts in rural services there are still many bus routes that pass through great countryside and interesting towns and can form the basis of brilliant day trips and holidays. And let’s face it, buses could well be the best way of…

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said it expects the airline industry to post a "small" net profit of $4.7 billion in 2023.Nurphoto | Getty ImagesThe global airline industry is set to return to profitability again next…

Checking into a hotel can feel like such a treat – you get to leave life’s stresses behind and have all those annoying tasks, such as making the bed, cleaning up and cooking, taken care of by someone else. Ah, just the thought of it is…

There’s nothing quite like a hotel breakfast. When else can you make your first meal of the day a multi-course affair, complete with a starter, main and dessert? If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, then one eaten in a hotel…

“Oh look! A crocodile!” my six-year-old daughter Zenya squeals. We’d planned an action-packed itinerary in the Midlands, but spotting safari animals isn’t part of it. She jumps on the bed and puts her arms around it, because this crocodile…

One of the most exciting aspects of arriving at a world-renowned hotel is exploring all the wonderful food on offer to guests. Over the years, hotels have been at the forefront of innovation in dining, creating exciting new ways to prepare…

It should not be that difficult to reach Portugal by train. About 15 years ago, I travelled from Berlin to Lisbon with just a single change of train in Paris. But despite great improvements in Spain and Portugal’s domestic networks,…