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Poetry in motion: walking the new Wordsworth Way in the Lake District

2 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Shanna McGoldrick

‘Come forth into the light of things,” implored William Wordsworth in his 1798 poem The Tables Turned, extolling the virtues of a good old-fashioned walk in nature. Treading through his homeland of the Lake District more than two centuries later, on a radiant early spring day, sunbeams casting through the bare branches to anoint the daffodils, it’s a compelling edict.
Family-friendly Copenhagen: top things to do with kids

2 weeks ago | weather2travel.com | Shanna McGoldrick

With its peerless reputation for design, fashion and fine dining, Copenhagen is known as the epicentre of Scandinavian sophistication. However, the Danish capital can be an equally appealing destination for a family city break. With its wildly imaginative playgrounds and buggy-friendly streets, Copenhagen* is one of Europe's more welcoming destinations for families with young kids.
Six European walking tours that celebrate women

1 month ago | bbc.com | Shanna McGoldrick

Six European walking tours that celebrate womenThomas Billaudeau(Credit: Thomas Billaudeau)From Manchester to Reykjavík, innovative tours are highlighting forgotten stories and re-incorporating female legacies into the popular tourist narrative. A bouquet of white roses hangs from the bronze wrist of Emmeline Pankhurst.
Six European walking tours that celebrate women

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Shanna McGoldrick

13 hours agoMeta may have caved on their content moderation policies for the sake of “free speech”, but there’s a world of other Big Tech companies out there – and more social media platforms for conservatives to de-censor. On Thursday, Rep. Jim Jordan subpoenaed Alphabet, the parent company of Google, …
Communal dining is Copenhagen’s best-kept culinary secret

Oct 1, 2024 | theguardian.com | Shanna McGoldrick

Copenhagen is a gastronome’s paradise. Stroll around the Danish capital’s elegant boulevards and before long you’re bound to stumble upon a hallowed, Michelin-starred temple of New Nordic cuisine. However, there’s a cheaper and more convivial side to the city’s culinary scene: its communal supper tables. Leading the way is the community centre Absalon, a former church in the smart Vesterbro neighbourhood.
Where to eat in Rioja's foodie capital

Sep 13, 2024 | cluboenologique.com | Joel Hart |Shanna McGoldrick |Mathilda Hill-Smith |Victoria Moore

In Logroño, Rioja’s provincial capital that feels more like a town than a city, Calle Laurel has become a tapas destination. Walking down the street, and those adjacent to it, you get a feel for the energy of the city. Elderly couples enjoy a glass of wine on a summer evening, while young families introduce the newest member to croquetas de jamón Iberico.
Altrincham Market has been a roaring success. But don't try to imitate it

Sep 13, 2024 | manchestermill.co.uk | Shanna McGoldrick

Dear Millers — today’s edition is about a place that is familiar to many of you: Altrincham Market, that emblematic example of town centre regeneration that has left many councillors in other parts of Greater Manchester green with envy. Not just that, the market’s success has attracted attention further afield — from government taskforces and local leaders searching for the silver bullet that might transform their high streets. But what’s the secret of the market?
How to spend an illuminating weekend in Blackpool

Sep 5, 2024 | weather2travel.com | Shanna McGoldrick

One of Britain's most beloved seaside resorts, Blackpool has been welcoming tourists to the wind-whipped Fylde coast for centuries, and thanks to new attractions and a sense of sentimental nostalgia, it remains a popular destination today. Dramatic roller coasters, glittering piers and windswept donkey rides along the beach are just some of the wistful joys associated with Blackpool.
Trigeminal sensations explained

Aug 26, 2024 | cluboenologique.com | Joel Hart |Shanna McGoldrick |Mathilda Hill-Smith |Victoria Moore

Electric milk was a famous dish in the El Bulli kitchen – ‘A kind of toast made from dried milk, with Szechuan buttons on the top,’ says Ferran Centelles, the restaurant’s former sommelier who is part of the team at the El Bulli Foundation.
I took the official Harry Styles hometown tour

Aug 3, 2024 | thespec.com | Shanna McGoldrick

British train stations are not known for their glamour, but the village of Holmes Chapel boasts a ritzier ticket office than most. Almost every inch of its modest square footage is covered with posters, merchandise and assorted memorabilia, all honouring the village’s former resident, the singer Harry Styles. The eccentric decor reflects the previously sleepy building’s new status as an international tourism hub.