Catherine Lofthouse

Moments

My Interrail trip took me through 200 years of train travel

A European family train trek showed me the pros and cons of modern rail travel - here's where we need to go next.

1 March 2025

Moments

Flight-free travel: How Europe’s night trains and ferries compare

I travelled by overnight ferry and sleeper train in Europe to see how they compare on comfort, cost and sustainability.

5 August 2023

Destinations

India is open again but where should you explore first?

India has plenty to offer besides the Golden Triangle and the Taj Mahal. Get off the beaten track in these lesser known destinations.

7 May 2022

Earth News

Why did hundreds of swimmers dip in this historic reservoir?

Around 400 trespassers went for a dip in Kinder Reservoir in the UK’s Peak District, calling for better access to inland waters.

30 April 2022

Travel News

Business travel is 'gone for good', say experts

Concerns about the environment, mental wellbeing and financial cost are all coming together to keep business travel at a lower level than pre-pandemic.

29 April 2022

Travel News

'Toxic caterpillars' are taking over beaches in the UK

The hairy caterpillars making a home on British beaches as the weather warms up: what to look out for to keep safe

29 April 2022

Earth News

These community projects are feeding people not landfill

As we mark Stop Food Waste Day, these locals are on a mission to feed people excess food to stop it being binned.

28 April 2022

Travel News

Pitch-perfect: Why tent sharing could be the future for camping

Scenes of discarded tents at festivals and beauty spots have led concerned campers to find a greener way to holiday al fresco

23 April 2022