Travel weeekly

If you can get beyond Zakynthos Town, an unkempt ‘Venice of the east’, and the party resort of Laganas, you’ll find that Zante is a Greek gem with an air still heavy with the scent of pine and herbs, and the buzz of cicadas.  Despite recent developments, much of Zante, the most southerly ...  More >

Every now and then you find a destination that seems to have it all: sunshine and beaches, a rich cultural heritage and plentiful scenic diversions. Zadar has all of the above, along with all of the café, bar, shopping and nightlife trappings that go hand in hand with an up-and-coming ...  More >

We don’t need a second warning from our guide Keenan when he says: “Stay very still”. Up ahead, partially hidden by trees, we can see a large, grey shape. An elephant is crossing the path in front of us, but we don’t give chase. When you’re on safari on foot, it’s a good idea to keep a safe ...  More >

With a power-sharing deal finally in place, Matthew Hampton asks: Is it time to go back to Zimbabwe? "That's it. We're finished now," said the person sitting next to me. It is exactly the kind of thing I expected to hear in Zimbabwe. Fortunately, the Guinea free kick, from just a few yards ...  More >