Iceland

Storfjord

10 of the cosiest boutique hotels in Europe to bed down in for winter

Think luxury lodges with crackling fires, cocooning ski chalets, and ‘cuddle-up’ cabins [nectar_dropcap color=””]A[/nectar_dropcap]s the temperatures start to drop and the cold, dark nights set in, the search is on

7 December 2022

Montana

The world’s best boutique hotels for horse riding holidays

From rural farmhouses to Western-style ranches, horse lovers can saddle up and sleep in style at these luxury equestrian escapes [nectar_dropcap color=””]W[/nectar_dropcap]hether you’re an experienced equestrian or a beginner looking

14 September 2022

Icelandic Horses

In the saddle with an Icelandic horse whisperer

Explore Iceland like a Viking with the island’s ancient horse The land of fire and ice has long attracted back-to-nature travellers to its volcanic shores, for its dramatic landscape of

12 October 2021

Iceland inspiration: 5 reasons to visit this Nordic island in summer

Black volcanic beaches, ethereal blue lagoons, lunar-like glaciers, and spellbinding waterfalls. Iceland is an other-worldly escape for back-to-nature seeking travellers. While the natural beauty of this Nordic island can be

19 May 2021

Send your loved one kisses from Iceland this Valentine’s Day

With many borders still closed around the world, and holidays put on hold for the time being, a personal note from a local Icelander might be just the thing your

10 February 2021

The Blue Edit

It’s fair to say that we’ve had a lot to feel blue about recently, and with the dreaded ‘C-word’ (yes, coronavirus) still dominating daily conversation, it’s difficult not to dwell

18 January 2021

Independent Minds: Fridrik Pálsson, Hotel Rangá

Treating his beloved homeland with the care and respect he shows his guests, learned from his childhood days on a farm in Northern Iceland and later during his thirty year

9 December 2020

10 out of this world hotels for stargazing holidays

Although astronomy has been around since ancient times, turning to the sky for a little bit of escapism or perspective seems to be needed now more than ever. And with

2 December 2020

The Wilderness Edition: 10 remote destinations to get away from it all

Escaping everything and everyone might be high on your post-lockdown list after spending many months indoors this year. Breaths of fresh air have been limited, and the freedom of travel

30 November 2020

Stay in the saddle: 8 of the best boutique hotels for horse riding

Whether you’re an experienced equestrian or a beginner looking to break in your first pair of boots, we’ve rounded up a herd of hotels where you’ll want to stay in

17 August 2020