Hotel Tivoli, Upstate New York
Will Ross, October 16, 2017
Arriving at the central crossroads of Tivoli, New York in September 2017 feels a lot like giving an inspection a model village midway through its development. As a gesture of … Read more
Will Ross, October 16, 2017
Arriving at the central crossroads of Tivoli, New York in September 2017 feels a lot like giving an inspection a model village midway through its development. As a gesture of … Read more
Will Ross, October 9, 2017
The fact of London’s location on the tidal Thames is rarely attributed to the gaping hole that makes its essential waterway possible. Roughly 50 miles upstream of Teddington Lock, the … Read more
Will Ross, September 7, 2017
When one of your end-of-trip objectives is to perfect your summer colour and return to Northern Europe in January in pristine form, Cape Town’s Vineyard Hotel provides a very reliable … Read more
Will Ross, August 29, 2017
Tucked away in the south-west corner of Switzerland is Whitepod, a luxury eco-camp high that’s been standing in the Valais region of the Swiss Alps since 2004. Perched at 1400m … Read more
Will Ross, August 18, 2017
Dropped in place in a single day during August 2015, the modular Skuta Alpine Shelter is also the story of a multi-disciplined international effort with an emphasis on minamalist essentials. … Read more
Will Ross, July 31, 2017
Perched up on a rounded hillside within the Italian Dolomites, Pralongiá completely exceeds by presenting the cosy quarters of accommodation alongside the wholesome offering of gourmet dining. I dropped in … Read more
Will Ross, July 25, 2017
The term “bike chalet” wouldn’t have made sense 10 years ago, at least for those who picture wooden structures laden with snow, serving a role only in the winter. Surrounded … Read more
Will Ross, July 24, 2017
South Africa’s Western Cape has no shortage of outstanding gastronomic spots, a density of which cluster around Cape Town, Stellenbosch and the Franschhoek Valley. Restaurants vary from tableclothed ballrooms to … Read more
Will Ross, July 13, 2017
Zimbabwe’s northern frontier is well defined, with Lake Kariba marking the border with Zambia and a hotspot for wildlife enthusiasts from across Africa. On the southern reaches of the lake … Read more
Will Ross, June 4, 2017
It’s easy to forget that there are still larger than life animals roaming parts of Africa, perhaps because viewing them requires an above-average travel commitment for those living beyond the African continent. … Read more
Will Ross, February 27, 2017
Slice a line north-west out of Edinburgh and you beam towards the heart of Scotland and the lower belly of its Highlands range. Positioned at this national mid-point, the long … Read more
Will Ross, December 6, 2016
For those who imagine the Swiss Alps to be speckled with idyllic chalets standing proud over deep valleys, there is some hope. Perched on the foot of the 23km Aletsch … Read more
Will Ross, July 5, 2016
Drive through Matobo National Park on the main drag south-west out of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and you’ll hardly notice Camp Amalinda, which wraps itself around a collection of large granite boulders … Read more
Will Ross, September 26, 2015
Zermatt’s car-free village is a delightful place to stay in this famous Valais resort in Switzerland. Here are three other places to stay which offer immediate access to skiing and … Read more
Will Ross, September 10, 2015
The experience of alighting from a train in the middle of the Scottish Highlands is unrivalled. As the train tracked through the snowy landscape, I drifted outbounds from Corrour Train … Read more
George Bullard, May 22, 2015
Tucked away in the heart of the Caingorms, Badaguish Outdoor Centre offers accommodation in a secluded forest setting near Aviemore. Spacious chalet-style buildings are complemented by well equipped wigwams and … Read more
Jack Richards, May 21, 2015
On a trip racing in Wales I stayed at Springhill Farm Bunkhouse with 25 mountain bikers from the University of Edinburgh. The self-catered bunkhouse is part of a renovated cottage … Read more
Will Ross, August 25, 2011
Found on the northern edge of Spain’s Costa Brava in the heart of Dalí country, Hostal Spa Empúries has recently furnished its way to the top end of eco-chic tourism, becoming … Read more
Will Ross, June 10, 2011
Nebesa is a boutique hotel consisting of eco friendly cabins that are inspired by the natural beauty of the Soča valley, right on the Italian border where the Mediterranean landscape of Slovenian meets it’s alpine mountains.