The Travel Magazine

6 days ago | thetravelmagazine.net | Gillian Thornton

Indulge in retail therapy A large area of the Presqu'Ile is now pedestrianised between Perrache station and the Town Hall. Here you will find both high-end and High Street retailers, as well as independent boutiques. Edible gifts to take home? Drop in at a branch of Pralus for handmade chocolates, praline, and the scrumptious Praluline, a domed brioche studded with pinky-red praline.

1 week ago | thetravelmagazine.net | Sharron Livingston

The Courthouse Hotel, in East London's trendy Shoreditch area, has a unique provenance within an imposing Edwardian Baroque exterior. This Grade II-listed building was the former Old Street Magistrates' Court from 1903 until 1996. You can still see the signs on the exterior wall. After that, it became a police station until 2008 and finally became a five-star hotel, looking very magisterial after a bumper £40 million transformation. Imagine the stories if those walls could talk.

2 weeks ago | thetravelmagazine.net | Rupert Parker

Alyth is a charming market town situated on the edge of the Highland Boundary Fault, where the rolling Lowlands meet the rugged Highlands. Often overlooked by travellers heading to more prominent Scottish destinations, Alyth is a great base for those seeking to explore Scotland's rich heritage and landscapes. The town's history stretches back over a millennium, evident in its well-preserved landmarks.

3 weeks ago | thetravelmagazine.net | Rupert Parker

The Boyne Valley takes its name from the River Boyne, a waterway steeped in myth and legend. The landscape has been settled for over 5,000 years and you'll find quaint towns, ancient tombs, and castles that whisper tales of Ireland's tumultuous and glorious past. It's located in the North East of Ireland just 20 minutes north of Dublin International airport or 90 minutes south of Belfast International airport.

1 month ago | thetravelmagazine.net | Rupert Parker

The Speyside Way runs 137 km from Buckie, on the coast, to Newtonmore, just beyond Aviemore in the Cairngorms. It's one of the easiest of Britain's long distance trails to walk, being suitable for walkers of even modest abilities. High levels of fitness are not necessary and it follows the valley of the Spey - Scotland's second longest river, and its most dynamic. The route criss-crosses the Spey and its tributaries - waters famous for salmon fishing and malt whisky production.