Laura French

2 months ago | independent.co.uk | Laura French

The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. Vietnam’s Hà Giang loop is considered one of the most scenic (and challenging) motorbike trails in southeast Asia – Laura French takes on the four-day journey through this remarkable regionIn an ever-more connected world, finding somewhere that still feels ‘off the beaten track’ is a bit like finding that pot at the end of the rainbow.

2 months ago | travelweekly.co.uk | Laura French

Palm‑fringed shores, sugar‑white beaches, emerald rainforests – it’s easy to see the allure of a far‑flung island escape. And while the likes of Koh Samui and Bali might be your first ports of call, there’s an array of options for travellers looking to go a little farther from the well‑trodden path. “Vietnam and Cambodia are incredibly popular at the moment, with Phu Quoc, Con Dao, Song Saa and Krabey Island leading the charge,” says Erica Moore, product manager for Asia at Inspiring Travel.

2 months ago | wanderlustmagazine.com | Laura French

Snow-blanketed forests glowing violet beneath the sky; icy-blue lakes surrounded by still, serene mountains; the ethereal dance of the aurora borealis – the Arctic is a land like no other. And from Northern Lights-spotting in Finland to midnight sun adventures in Norway, glacier hikes in Iceland to husky safaris in Lapland, there’s no end of adventures to have here. If you want to explore its many sides while learning more about the local culture and people, look to Not In The Guidebooks.

Jan 22, 2025 | doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Laura French

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowOn March 8, 2025, three highly accomplished athletes hope to compete on an international stage at the 2025 Dutch Open Sambo Championships in Dalfsen, Netherlands. Three Doncaster based athletes are hoping their local community will help them take to their first international stage in the Netherlands, to compete in Sambo, against competition from different countries.

Jan 15, 2025 | travelweekly.co.uk | Laura French

The cruise industry is catching on to the benefits of AI, but what does its future hold? If there’s a buzzword that’s permeated almost every industry since ChatGPT launched in 2022, it’s AI – and cruise has been no exception.