Road & Rail

Frequently updated, we bring the most informative and interesting stories from the road and rail sectors around the world.

This is where you will find features written by us as we travel by vehicle and train. TheHoworths report and review top campsites, great hotels, fabulous restaurants, unusual train journeys and fascinating places to visit.

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Flying WestJet Transatlantic to Halifax

Flying WestJet Transatlantic to Halifax

WestJet Air Canada maybe the country’s flag carrier but when it comes to finding fares…

Plymouth To Launch Compass Travel Card

Plymouth To Launch Compass Travel Card

Plymouth To Launch Compass Travel Card The launch of the Compass Travel Card is set…

Noss Mayo

Noss Mayo

Noss Mayo The village of Noss Mayo is about 10 miles east of the city…

Origin of Term Up Shit Creek

Origin of Term Up Shit Creek

The origin of a phrase Up Shit Creek, one that I use on occasions, was…

Pentillie Castle Hire The Whole House

Pentillie Castle Hire The Whole House

Pentillie Castle and Estate is a family-run castle, wedding venue and 5 star hotel in…

Sit Up and Take Notice

Sit Up and Take Notice

Sit Up and Take Notice Sit up and take notice; Plymouth in the south west…

Plymouth Where to Stay

Plymouth Where to Stay

Ahead of the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims leaving the city for America. The city…

Top 20 Things to do and see in Plymouth

Top 20 Things to do and see in Plymouth

Top 20 Things to do and see in Plymouth There are so many things to…

Hopping Over to Calais From Dover

Hopping Over to Calais From Dover

Hopping over to Calais from Dover and heading south through France with children there will…