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by Alex Wright Mount Fuji may well be one of Japan’s most iconic images, but climbing to its 3,776-metre peak it is no easy task with altitude sickness and shortness of breath to contend with. To help you prepare as much as possible, ere are five lesser known facts you need to know before making the ascent. 1) Mt Fuji is an active stratovolcano (three separate volcanoes) But don’t worry - the last time Mt Fuji erupted was on December...

For many of us a week or two of island-hopping and wine tasting was once the most desired and effectual solution when searching for a way to escape the trials of modern life. But these days with the tiresome realities of an always on, constantly connected work life, traditional escapes just aren’t good enough. That’s why more people are turning to an holistic, back-to-basics approach to their holidays. And yoga retreats such as The Yoga Evolution Retreat Centre in Portugal offer a...

David Naylor, 41, has dedicated every waking hour for the past 16 months since he was made redundant to the painstaking project

The Camino de Santiago ( literally ‘The Way of Saint James’) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site formed from a variety of pilgrimage routes that is enjoyed by hikers, cyclists and organized tour groups such as Santiago Ways. It is believed that the remains of Saint James were transported from Jerusalem and buried in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela  in Galicia in northwestern Spain.The remains of the saint were discovered in 812 AD and since then, the pilgrimage has...

The incredible green light display can be seen over the peak of Kirkjufell - also known as 'The Witch's Hat'

Ailsa Deans, 31, was heading to work yesterday (Mon) when she saw the mattress lying next to a large wheelie bin.

2018 was a great year for travel for my partner and I – we were lucky enough to spend time in Thailand, Corsica and Mykonos. This year we’re going to be more time-poor, so we have set ourselves the challenge of finding the best London escapes in under an hour. January’s choice was The Grove, a 215-room country mansion set in a 300-acre estate in Hertfordshire; my other half, who works in films, already knew of it as it is...

For many of us a week or two of island-hopping and wine tasting was once the most desired and effectual solution when searching for a way to escape the trials of modern life. But these days with the tiresome realities of an always on, constantly connected work life, traditional escapes just aren’t good enough. That’s why more people are turning to an holistic, back-to-basics approach to their holidays. And yoga retreats such as The Yoga Evolution Retreat Centre in Portugal offer a...

If there’s one thing London does right, it's hotels. From the old-school glamour of The Savoy and The Ritz to the modernity of the Ace Hotel; over 1400 of them drench the city, but, as with all good things, there’s always room for more. So, these are the new ones to get excited about in 2019 Inhabit, Paddington This summer will see chic Scandinavian décor meet London Georgian swagger with the opening of Inhabit London. Set across six Georgian townhouses...