Vlogging and fishing: a YouTuber goes wild camping in the Cascade mountains
A lone fisherman goes into the wilds of Washington state in search of giant alpine trout in pristine turquoise lakes. The results are spectacular
‘Fishing is a form of meditation’ – it’s always been my escape
I became obsessed as a boy and am still hooked. With the mental benefits of angling well documented, here are some of the best British spots to cast off your worries
Where to cast your line: five British fishing wildernesses
With fishing, ‘wilderness’ is a state of mind as much as an actual place – which is why south London joins the Highlands and Dartmoor in our top picks
November 2020
10 adventurers on their trip of a lifetime
Wandle wander: a walk along my south London chalk stream
August 2019
TV review
Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing review – they've caught a real beauty
Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse make a splash with this effortlessly funny, profoundly life-affirming meditation on friendship, leisure and mortality
February 2019
Observer spring breaks
Scilly season: why spring is the best time to visit
Spring arrives early on Scilly and the charm of tiny, sleepy St Martin’s is that there is little-else to do but enjoy its flower-filled moors and coves
August 2018
Mountain biking and canoeing in Sweden
On the fourth leg of his Scandinavian summer tour, Kevin Rushby pedals and paddles round Jämtland’s lush forests, snowy peaks and famous blue lake
April 2018
Angling for calm: why I love wild fishing
5 of the best fly-fishing spots in the UK
February 2018
Hooked on Galicia: spectacular seafood … but not without a fight
A foodie pilgrimage to northern Spain, in the company of a chef on a mission, means inventive fish dishes, fun at the market, friendly locals – and a battle with an octopus
July 2017
Country diary
Close encounters at the top of the lake
Country Diary: Windermere, Lake District There’s a bullfinch aboard the steamer, and intriguing creatures in the water
April 2017
Hell and high water: fishing in Iceland
The midge-infested wastes of Iceland are not for everyone. But if you love trout fishing, it’s paradise
March 2017
Snooping around
Homes with balconies – in pictures
Wherefore art those properties perfect for acting out Romeo and Juliet? Why, in Chester, Hove and Morpeth …
February 2016
Best beaches for action and activities
There are more ways to relax than lying on a lounger – this selection involves actual physical activity, learning new skills and boogying
November 2015
Do Something active
In search of the river monster
Norfolk may be short on sharks, but another predator – the pike – lurks beneath the water. Catch one if you can ...
August 2015
Hurricane Katrina: 10 years on
After Katrina and BP, Louisiana fishermen battle back from the brink
Conquering your fears in Alaska: go big, or go home
June 2015
Summer in America
Summer in America: the joys of fly-fishing for trout in upstate New York
Every year hundreds of thousands of trout arrive across the Catskills and Hudson Valley – making the angler’s odds pretty good on any given summer’s day
