August 22nd - Beach safety thanks to public-spirited local volunteers
On the eve of the last bank holiday weekend before Christmas, I'm in Runswick Bay, North Yorkshire – at the home of Andrew Smith, part of the crew of the Runswick Bay Rescue Boat – which does amazing ...
22 Aug 20257min
August 21st - 10 Marathon-length walks down, 15 more to go
Adventurer, photographer and wildlife campaigner Paul Goldstein is walking, in a Bengal tiger suit, from Tigerton in northeast Scotland to Tiger Bay in Cardiff to raise money for animal protection. I ...
21 Aug 20255min
August 20th - The American Way of Life
Every time I visit the US, I am fascinated by the differences between British and American habits. To get the latest, I have been talking to top cinematographer Douglas Bolton, who spends a lot of tim...
20 Aug 20256min
August 19th - What is the ideal flight time for a trip from the UK to Europe – and coming back?
Natalie Wilson, senior travel writer, is back for Travel Desk Tuesday. We have sharply differing views on the best time to choose a flight – and I've also heard from West Midlands teachers Jilly and G...
19 Aug 20255min
August 18th - Escape from Canada – two families tell their stories of being caught up in strike mayhem
The Dearing family and the Robinson family, from Beverley in East Yorkshire, enjoyed a dream holiday in Canada – until they reached Calgary the night before their planned nonstop Air Canada flight bac...
18 Aug 20256min
August 15th - Meet the most upmarket travel company in the world
I'm in Aspen, Colorado – the mining town-turned-celebrity mountain resort. And I've been talking to Susan Farrugia, co-founder and chief operating officer of Cuvée, a company that promises luxury, pri...
15 Aug 20255min
August 14th - How far would you go for 5 million frequent flyer points?
Etihad, the airline based in Abu Dhabi, has launched the Extraordinary Challenge - a global competition promoting 15 new destinations. The first person to visit all 15 will win five million Etihad Gue...
14 Aug 20256min
August 13th - The total eclipse of the century
The second half of our total solar eclipse special with the astronomer Dr John Mason, who for decades has been leading trips to see the light go out.I have never heard him so passionate about the pros...
13 Aug 20255min
