Having started out on Escapism's sister title, Foodism, Lydia swapped restaurants for hotels, and a constant hangover for constant jet lag. It's far from all bad, though; she now gets to travel to incredible places and meet amazing people along the way – and she'll talk about it incessantly at any given opportunity. When not recovering from her latest jaunt, Lydia can be found stalking other people's cats, attempting to play netball and picking coriander out of her food.
In spite of new tourism initiatives, the landlocked nation of Bhutan remains a land shrouded in mystery. Lydia Winter travels to the country to discover a destination as rich in culture as it is in natural beauty
Former Escapism editor Lydia Winter gives us the download on Berlin after moving to the city, learning the lingo, and going native. She’s rounded up its most adventure-forward outings, from the Berlin Wall to Berghain
The Hoxton Hotel expands its brand to Berlin to showcase the city's central chic. We visit to report on the hotel's amenities, as well as places to investigate in nearby neighbourhoods
Whether you're after the sun, the sea or scaling a mountain, we've tracked down the best adventure holidays to take next your next break to new heights
The Rose in Deal, Kent was the must-stay hotel of summer 2020. With gorgeous interiors and sensational food, it's not hard to see why...
A country's street food is often the quicket way to the heart of its culture. Check out these essential street-food markets for a deliciously foodie break
With Covid complications meaning staycations are the name of the game this summer, we suggest exploring the beachside towns of the Kent Coast, where a vibrant food scene is bubbling under
With open fires, hot tubs and views over rolling green hills, Cynefin Retreats make for the ultimate countryside getaway
A retro-chic cycling vest that's cosy yet breathable, from the much loved cycling and lifestyle brand based in the south of France
The Duncombe Arms marries ambitious food and drink with stellar hospitality – in short, it's everything a pub with rooms should be
The Osprey Archeon 30 is stylish enough for everyday use but still has everything you need for a weekend adventure – and it uses sustainable materials, too
Ski and snowboard holidays come in all shapes and sizes, from places you can ski in July to how to get your very own ski butler, here's an essential guide to all the resorts and holidays you need to know about this year
From ancient history to modern restaurants to where to REALLY get the best pizza, here's exactly where you need to go in this gloriously gritty Italian city
The Canyon RoadLite:ON e-bike is smooth, seamless and, well, hardly feels like an e-bike at all
Whether you're after urban grit, outdoors adventures or history and romance, here are the best city breaks for your next getaway
Celebrity Cruises has just launched the EDGE, a futuristic ship with style and sustainability at its core. It's time to step on board
Take a dip into the adventures of Ross Edgley, the first person to swim around the entire coastline of Great Britain
Over the last 20 years, the Patagonia R1 midlayer has been on so many first ascents and epic adventures that it's probably better travelled than anyone who's actually worn it. We give this year's version a spin
Fancy something a little bit different? Look beyond the usual US city breaks with our guide to the best underrated destinations in the States
Patagonia's Capilene Air hoody uses cutting edge technology to keep things warm, no matter how cold it gets outside