Behind the Journeys

Five minutes with Ben van Ooyen

The Gardens of Appeltern is Holland's biggest park for gardening ideas. We sat down with its inspiring founder Ben van Ooyen to find out more. 

Meet Nicholas Wylde, the Dazzling Jeweller of Bath

Bath is home to internationally renowned jeweller Nicholas Wylde, one of the few jewellers to have his own, unique, diamond cut. We caught up with him in his flagship store to talk about getting started, being a shop keeper and why diamonds are the stone of true love.

Bath's Pulteney Bridge

When it comes to languid strolling, there is nothing like a bridge and Bath is home to one of the most beautiful in the world.

Meet the Endemic Birds of St Lucia

Saint Lucia’s lush, vibrant landscapes, mountainous interiors, dense rainforests, and palm-fringed beaches are the ideal setting for bird watching. The island has six endemic species – the highest in the Eastern Caribbean region. Read on to meet them…

 

 

A Futuristic Funicular in Austria

Travel on a futuristic funicular in Austria

Glass Houses

Home to rare varieties of palm, azaleas and geraniums, The Royal Greenhouses at Laeken are a plant lovers delight, but they should be on every architectural fan’s bucket list too.