an ecological tour through the wilds of Albania
by In the hills above the village of Tragjas in Vlorë, southwest Albania, I’m running after a farmer named Sofo, with a glass of raki in …
Tag: National Park
‘Rain, sun or snow, there is beauty everywhere’
Take the bus through Borrowdale, Lake District We love visiting the Northern Lake District. You can enjoy the buzz of friendly Keswick, full of great …
The ultimate guide to the Extra Beacons
Wait – the Welsh word for summit – is found in the names of many of the rugged mountains in Beacon Breac. However the English …
the stunning island of Queensland ‘hammered’ by four wheel drive
Jacqui Fitzgerald bought her house in the seaside village of Woorim two years ago, looking for a peaceful lifestyle. She soon found out that it …
Cars are destroying Britain’s national parks – it’s time we embrace sustainable transport
What’s worse: a big gray tarmac car park, or vehicles lining every road as far as the eye can see? That’s the question I asked …
Five of the best national parks in Europe – with all the beauty but none of the crowds
Aigüestortes and Estany de Sant MauriciSpain There is a wild and wonderful water world in the northeast corner of Spain. The Aigüestortes national park in …
Where to find dark skies – the best stargazing spots in the UK and beyond
The sky is a view over the Yorkshire Dales (Paul Clark) A few summers ago, as I was walking back from the pub at night, …
A night in the darkest village in England
The Owl in Hawnby at night – Steve Bell Should I pack a head torch, I wonder? Or maybe some distress flares? I’m heading into …
The controversial issue of charging foreigners more than locals
A visitor to Hagia Sophia in Istanbul keeps his ticket, and foreigners now have to pay a €25 entrance fee – Anadolu If you were …
Telegraph readers discuss where England’s new national park should be – from Dorset to the Pennines
Cornwall was a popular choice among readers – James Osmond/The Image Bank RF The search is on for the country’s “most beautiful nature spots” and …