Lynn Houghton

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.