The Turn of the Screw is an 1898 horror novella by Henry James that offers gothic fiction and ghost story in equal measure. A new governess (known only as that) is appointed care for Miles and Flora who live alone at Bly, a remote country estate tended by Mrs Grose, the housekeeper. Their father has insisted the new governess not bother him with an...

The paradise of providence. That's how I felt about Puglia in Spring writes Adam Jacot de Boinod. So fertile for its dry, hot climate. So uplifting with its masseria, the whitewashed farmhouses with their singular but solid shapes and spacious courtyards. I had left the cold British spring to experience instantly its warm summer equivalent. It was ...

​ The new, 20-mile Ullswater Way is a walking route connecting the spectacular scenery along the shores of Ullswater and surrounding mountains, with the picturesque villages and attractions of this corner of the Lake District. The route includes a new 2.5km public right of way, and the installation of new waymarkers, fingerposts and gates, as well ...

Moments to cherish at this Victorian grande dame Huntsham Court is a magnificent, 150 year old, Victorian Baronial manor house sitting in six rural acres in the English county of 'glorious' Devon. The whole of this magnificent, 35 bedroom, Gothic property is available for exclusive use hire by groups of around 80 people. This offers a genuine oppor...

​ Italian holiday specialist, Citalia, is highlighting the top places in Italy for exploring by bicycle. Lucca & Chianti, Tuscany Although one of the most popular areas in Italy, Tuscany offers plenty of cobbled streets and tucked away vineyards to explore slowly on a bike. During a Tuscany twin-centre holiday, travellers can stay and hire bike...

​Fish, mussels, octopus, seafood, french fries, Greek salads, ouzo, Greek music. Delicious dishes and prices for friends. I recommend! Fish restaurant "Mourmouria" and "Poseidonio", Orestiada, Greece. ​For more info: http://taverna-mourmouria.gr https://mgergov.com/toraefimerida/yorgos-yasemis Useful links ​Youtube: https://youtu.be/cLHnP...