Writing Portfolio

To mark the 160th anniversary of Beatrix Potter’s birth, Indi Bains explores the imprint the author left on England’s beautiful Lake District

For stunning sandstone canyons draped in eucalyptus forest and a leisurely meander through heritage towns, few drives can match Australia’s Blue Mountains.

The Isle of Man may be synonymous with the TT, but coastal roads, open moorland and empty tarmac tell a wider story.

The Isle of Man’s reputation may rest on two wheels, but tucked away on the former RAF Jurby airfield is one of the British Isles’ most eclectic motoring collections.

Combine magnificent views with mining heritage on a walking holiday in the West Country, writes Indi Bains.

From the green green grass of the valleys to the highest peaks this tour of the Llŷn Peninsula is a day detour to savour.

As the film adaptation of the Salt Path hits the screens, Indi Bains goes on her own journey of discovery along Cornwall's coastal path.

On the 250th anniversary of the birth of Georgian England’s finest novelist, Indi Bains traces the destinations where you can immerse yourself in all things Jane Austen.

A sleepy corner of Suffolk might seem an unlikely spot for a gleaming array of vintage motorbikes, but the David Silver Honda Collection in Leiston houses over 200 models, spanning 1947 to 1992.