Lynn Houghton

London

Freelance Travel Writer and Photographer at Freelance

Born in the Canadian Rockies, grew up on the West Coast, yet managed to find indigenous peoples + nature. Check out my stories on https://t.co/S08SzPACDa

Articles

25 new ways to see the U.S. in 2025

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Ellie Seymour |Lynn Houghton |Richard A. Franks |Zoey Goto |Karen Gardiner |Anna Haines | +7 more

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Point to any part of America’s vast 50-state map and there’s an adventure to be had. Always experimenting, forever innovating — there’s never a dull moment in the US and this year brings a host of new tours, anniversaries, relaunched trains and overlooked regions to explore.
OutThere reviews Kimpton's contemporary-cool Philly bolthole

Jan 2, 2025 | outthere.travel | Lynn Houghton

America’s historic gem, Philadelphia’s charm lies in its walkability, its sophisticated city centre, diverse neighbourhoods, pretty squares and green spaces. A contemporary-cool place to stay that puts you at the heart of it all, the Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, is a firm favourite among discerning travellers visiting the City of Brotherly Love.
Home of the stars: A guide to stargazing and movie locations in Utah

Sep 24, 2024 | wanderlustmagazine.com | Lynn Houghton

United States•Promoted Journeys With such a spectacular array of mountains, lakes and deserts, it’s easy to see why so many directors have fallen for Utah. But it’s not just movie stars that light up the state. The highest concentration of International Dark Sky-certified areas in the world are found in Utah.
On the Tolkien Trail: Following in the footsteps of J R R Tolkien in Lancashire

Aug 9, 2024 | discoverbritainmag.com | Lynn Houghton

In celebration of the 87th anniversary since the publication of The Hobbit, take a Tolkien-esque walk through the Lancashire valley that inspired it Words by Lynn HoughtonThe blush pink of Pendle Grit gives the countryside of Lancashire’s Ribble Valley a distinctive pastel hue. Many farmhouses, barns, out buildings, even entire villages, are made of this attractively coloured sandstone.
The 220-year Anniversary of the Lewis and Clark Expedition is the perfect time to explore the National Trail

Jun 2, 2024 | wanderlustmagazine.com | Lynn Houghton

“Be careful. These rocks can be slippery!” I had been admiring my tour guide James Whitebull’s waist-length braids but then I quickly started paying attention. We were descending to the water’s edge between granite boulders that lie along the Snake River in Hells Canyon where temperatures soar during summer. This place is known as Buffalo Eddy, where swirling currents are strong and treacherous.
Ferry review: Manxman, Heysham to the Isle of Man

Mar 13, 2024 | onboardhospitality.com | Lynn Houghton

It was an easy decision to take the new Manxman ferry from Heysham to Douglas on the Isle of Man. Run by the Steam Packet Company and built in South Korea, this new ferry complements the completely refurbished Ben-my-Chree Catamaran that joined the fleet in 1998. The nine-deck Manxman has a passenger capacity of 949 and can transport up to 300 cars. This vessel is operated by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company departing from the Port of Heysham.
Helsinki and its Islands: The Perfect Natural Retreat

Mar 7, 2024 | sustainablejourneys.co.uk | Lynn Houghton

By Lynn HoughtonHelsinki, the picturesque capital city of Finland, is known for its rugged and extensive coastal stretches along the Baltic Sea – all within easy reach of urban spaces. These beaches and rocky promenades are particularly popular with walkers. One of the best paths starts in Helsinki’s Market Square and follows the coast to Lölyly, which is not only famous for its sauna but also for being the first FSC building in Finland (see the glossary).
Southern comfort | Travel inspiration from Nashville, Tennessee | OutThere magazine

Feb 23, 2024 | outthere.travel | Lynn Houghton

On a deep dive into the Deep South, Lynn Houghton visits the capital of country music, Nashville, where the hospitality, pitch-perfect soul food and honky-tonk hopping all go down a treat. ‘I hit the interstate to Nashville and I made my noble stand, paying off some old karma with the Stacy Mitchhart Band. I’m a Music City blow-in, cause this is where I need to be.
Embark on a Classical Music-Inspired Tour Through Germany and Austria

Feb 16, 2024 | emea.marriott.com | Lynn Houghton

From the masterpieces of Bach and thrilling operas of Mozart to Beethoven’s groundbreaking creations and Strauss’ “Blue Danube,” Germany and Austria have produced some of classical music’s most revered composers and works. Five cities in particular — Salzburg, Vienna, Hamburg, Leipzig and Essen — can lay a special claim to this legacy of musical genius. Here’s how to experience the music while immersing yourself in the destinations’ many other charms.
Where the wild things are

Jan 16, 2024 | sellingtravel.co.uk | Lynn Houghton

(Main picture by Destination Canada)Humpback Whales spend from April to October in the North Atlantic waters off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick. Early fall is an excellent time of the year for whale-watching as this is when the whales migrate from the Caribbean to warmer seas. Humpbacks are often seen breaching or jumping out of the water – a behavioural pattern that always draws gasps from onlookers.