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The UK's network of free hiking 'hotels'

Nov 29, 2024 | bbc.com | Hugh Tucker

The UK's network of free hiking 'hotels'Getty ImagesYou can’t book them and you don't know who else will be there, but they're an excellent way to explore Britain's most remote corners – for free. Hiking up to the top of a valley in Wales' Cambrian Mountains, I was struck by the silence. The noise of the modern world that we've trained ourselves to filter out becomes conspicuous by its absence.
The UK's network of free hiking 'hotels'

Nov 29, 2024 | flipboard.com | Hugh Tucker

Black Friday Apple deals include the M3 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM for more than $250 offBlack Friday laptop deals include the latest model of Apple's thin-and-light notebook. Black Friday deals are coming in hot with some excellent discounts on MacBooks. Key among them is a sale on the M3 MacBook Air, the machine we consider to be the best laptop for most people and the best laptop for …
Sarkese: Britain's archaic Norman language

Feb 21, 2024 | bbc.com | Hugh Tucker

Sarkese: Britain's archaic Norman languageBy Hugh Tucker,Features correspondentUwe Moser/Getty Images(Credit: Uwe Moser/Getty Images)There are only three native speakers of Sarkese alive – but a Czech linguist is working to document, codify and revive the island's complex language to hopefully ensure its survival. When you're travelling, learning a few phrases in the local language is a good idea.
The Isle of Eigg: The community-owned island that powers itself

Oct 31, 2023 | newsbreak.com | Hugh Tucker

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The Isle of Eigg: The community-owned island that powers itself

Oct 31, 2023 | newsbreak.com | Hugh Tucker

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The Isle of Eigg: The community-owned island that powers itself

Oct 30, 2023 | bbc.com | Hugh Tucker

Despite being one of the smallest Scottish islands with just 110 residents, the Isle of Eigg is a model of forward-thinking, sustainable, eco-conscious living. As the ferry bobbed with the ebb and flow of the tide against the concrete pier at the Isle of Eigg, there was a delay before the passengers could disembark. Boxes and parcels were heaved up from the boat to the waiting hands above, and the bow was double-checked to ensure nothing had been forgotten.
Martha's Collison's Coronation Crown Scones

May 3, 2023 | bbc.com | Hugh Tucker |Martha Collison

British baker and author Martha Collison has created scones fit for a king, infusing them with Darjeeling tea and honey, and shaping them into a crown. While the debate about whether the cream or jam should go on first may rumble on forever, everyone can agree that scones are a favourite celebratory food. The Royal Family is no exception, with scones being served every summer at Buckingham Palace.
Gregg Wallace's prawn tacos with pineapple salsa

May 1, 2023 | bbc.com | Hugh Tucker |Gregg Wallace

Television presenter Gregg Wallace has created an easy coronation recipe, featuring garlic- and paprika-seasoned prawns and pineapple salsa with crushed chilli and coriander. Said to be a favourite of King Charles, Oeufs Drumkilbo is a mix between a prawn cocktail and egg mayonnaise, featuring lobster, anchovy essence, fish stock, gelatine and tomatoes in addition to eggs, prawns and mayonnaise.
Coronation chicken: The story behind the royal dish

Apr 30, 2023 | flipboard.com | Hugh Tucker

How to make King Charles' Coronation Quiche - Days of JayThe bunting is up, people are camping out in the Mall in front of Buckingham Palace, and tourists are descending en-masse on London for the first …