Kitesurfing in Lefkada, the Greek Island
Lefkada’s Milos Beach is something of a windy mecca for high flyers. I’m here for a course in kitesurfing and have just set eyes on the 13-metre monsters that instructor Christos calls kites. “There is one very important thing to remember,” he says as he straps me into a harness. “If…
Inside the Kremlin Walls
Overrun by Mongols, rattled by earthquakes and beset by fires, the Kremlin’s fortunes have waxed and waned in tandem with those of Mother Russia. There are several kremlins (fortified city centres) across Russia, but Moscow’s is the definitive one. For much of its lifetime, the Moscow Kremlin was…
Explore Vietnam with Kids
Last week, we called for advice from some of the world’s best explorers – our readers! Responses poured in on Facebook, providing tips for BBC Travel reader Donita Richards, who asked: “Is there anything that is a must do or must avoid for families in Vietnam? We are…
