Catherine Mack
@mackcatherine.bsky.social
Travel writer and content creator specialising in sustainable and responsible tourism. Irish, living in the UK. Published in The Guardian, The Times, The Independent, Daily Telegraph, The Irish Times and more. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/catherinemack
Woman cries at work - makes headlines and creates scandal. Men cause mass destruction and murder innocent people. Nothing to see here. I despair. Let's get more women who show their emotions in places of power please.
July 3, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Woman cries at work - makes headlines and creates scandal. Men cause mass destruction and murder innocent people. Nothing to see here. I despair. Let's get more women who show their emotions in places of power please.
I'm writing a piece about how to educate your children about responsible tourism on your travels. All tips welcome!
June 23, 2025 at 8:48 AM
I'm writing a piece about how to educate your children about responsible tourism on your travels. All tips welcome!
The ultimate boys with (lethal) toys
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Live updates: Trump says US-Saudi bond 'more powerful than ever', after signing $142bn arms deal
The White House says the money will provide Saudi Arabia with
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May 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The ultimate boys with (lethal) toys
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No mention for days of #genocide and mass enforced starvation of Palestinians in #Gaza for days on #BBC headlines. It's astounding. Meanwhile, if you scroll over to the bespoke page, www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It's hard to mark VE Day, Pope Day or Sycamore Gap day when so many could be saved.
It's hard to mark VE Day, Pope Day or Sycamore Gap day when so many could be saved.
May 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
No mention for days of #genocide and mass enforced starvation of Palestinians in #Gaza for days on #BBC headlines. It's astounding. Meanwhile, if you scroll over to the bespoke page, www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It's hard to mark VE Day, Pope Day or Sycamore Gap day when so many could be saved.
It's hard to mark VE Day, Pope Day or Sycamore Gap day when so many could be saved.
Somehow I think that #PopeFrancis would have loved if all the 24 hr media attention his death is getting, could be replaced with the #genocide in #Gaza that seems to have been dropped from mainstream, even though it's more horrific than ever. That way he might truly rest in the peace he fought for.
April 23, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Somehow I think that #PopeFrancis would have loved if all the 24 hr media attention his death is getting, could be replaced with the #genocide in #Gaza that seems to have been dropped from mainstream, even though it's more horrific than ever. That way he might truly rest in the peace he fought for.
Members of the global film community urgently appeal for the immediate release and safety of filmmaker Hamdan Ballal, co-director of No Other Land, the recipient of this year's Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Join them and sign the petition here.
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Global Filmmakers call for the release of Hamdan Ballal
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March 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Members of the global film community urgently appeal for the immediate release and safety of filmmaker Hamdan Ballal, co-director of No Other Land, the recipient of this year's Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Join them and sign the petition here.
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Sometimes you just have to get up at sunrise and dance. Thanks Freedom Dance silent disco in Hastings. This is why I love living here and am so grateful for this energy.
#stleonardsonsea #hastings #peace
#stleonardsonsea #hastings #peace
March 1, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Sometimes you just have to get up at sunrise and dance. Thanks Freedom Dance silent disco in Hastings. This is why I love living here and am so grateful for this energy.
#stleonardsonsea #hastings #peace
#stleonardsonsea #hastings #peace
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Stop the Trump state visit. Add your name to the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
No second state visit for Trump
This is UNBELIEVABLE. Keir Starmer has just handed Donald Trump a letter from King Charles, inviting him for a second state visit to the UK. It’s totally unprecedented, and I was so outraged when I he...
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February 28, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Simon Harris Deputy Prime Minister of Ireland 👏
February 28, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Simon Harris Deputy Prime Minister of Ireland 👏
Have you seen The Brutalist? (if not, it's a must) - Vance reminded me of Van Beuren's crawling son in that set-up of a 'press conference' today. Don't offend my daddy, you have to thank my daddy, oh daddy tell him he's a bad boy. He was pathetic. Zelensky held his own as best as he possibly could.
February 28, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Have you seen The Brutalist? (if not, it's a must) - Vance reminded me of Van Beuren's crawling son in that set-up of a 'press conference' today. Don't offend my daddy, you have to thank my daddy, oh daddy tell him he's a bad boy. He was pathetic. Zelensky held his own as best as he possibly could.
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Your rail strike calendar.
Avanti West Coast: every Sunday until June. Skeleton service London <> Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow, restricted hours.
Elizabeth line: 27 Feb, 1/8/10 March.
Hull Trains: every Friday and Saturday from 7 March-26 April.
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Avanti West Coast: every Sunday until June. Skeleton service London <> Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow, restricted hours.
Elizabeth line: 27 Feb, 1/8/10 March.
Hull Trains: every Friday and Saturday from 7 March-26 April.
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When are the next train strikes? Avanti West Coast walkouts to run until summer
On strike days about one train in four is running, during limited hours, between London Euston, the West Midlands, northwest England and Scotland
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February 13, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Your rail strike calendar.
Avanti West Coast: every Sunday until June. Skeleton service London <> Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow, restricted hours.
Elizabeth line: 27 Feb, 1/8/10 March.
Hull Trains: every Friday and Saturday from 7 March-26 April.
www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...
Avanti West Coast: every Sunday until June. Skeleton service London <> Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow, restricted hours.
Elizabeth line: 27 Feb, 1/8/10 March.
Hull Trains: every Friday and Saturday from 7 March-26 April.
www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...
I marked a milestone by taking the sleeper train to Penzance, Cornwall and wiped the sleep out my eyes at Jubilee Lido, followed by a blissful walking weekend based at Chapel House boutique hotel. Read more:
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#trains #responsibletravel #greatwesternrailway
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#trains #responsibletravel #greatwesternrailway
Travelling to Cornwall by sleeper train Ethical Traveller
Ethical Traveller, Catherine Mack, takes the sleeper train from London to Cornwall, for some hiking and Hepworth, swimming and solo travel.
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February 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I marked a milestone by taking the sleeper train to Penzance, Cornwall and wiped the sleep out my eyes at Jubilee Lido, followed by a blissful walking weekend based at Chapel House boutique hotel. Read more:
www.ethicaltraveller.co.uk/2021/10/trav...
#trains #responsibletravel #greatwesternrailway
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#trains #responsibletravel #greatwesternrailway
So he sits grinning with the war criminal who who destroyed a people and their lands, saying how they're now going to take it over and own it. And nod together, like that's a good plan. Or the plan all along. We've landed in hell, folks.
#genocide #freepalestine
#genocide #freepalestine
February 5, 2025 at 10:21 AM
So he sits grinning with the war criminal who who destroyed a people and their lands, saying how they're now going to take it over and own it. And nod together, like that's a good plan. Or the plan all along. We've landed in hell, folks.
#genocide #freepalestine
#genocide #freepalestine
If anyone wants to escape into another world right now (unless you're Japanese obvs), I'm finding Asura, set in Japan, on Netflix, very calming and engaging. A wonderful cast of strong women too. It also really makes me want to travel to #Japan.
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‘Asura is the best Netflix drama in years’: this strikingly beautiful show will leave you salivating
Palme d’Or-winning Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda’s tale of four sisters is a stunningly shot, laugh-out-loud tale that’s hugely touching. How has it gone almost unnoticed?
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January 30, 2025 at 10:18 PM
If anyone wants to escape into another world right now (unless you're Japanese obvs), I'm finding Asura, set in Japan, on Netflix, very calming and engaging. A wonderful cast of strong women too. It also really makes me want to travel to #Japan.
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If I could attend a masterclass in acting, give me #katewinslett in Lee every time over #Demimoore in The Substance. If anyone has substance when it comes to creating a real character, it's Ms Winslett. Come on #BAFTA You're better than this. Not even a nomination?
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LEE | Official Theatrical Trailer | In Theaters September 27
YouTube video by RoadsideFlix
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January 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
If I could attend a masterclass in acting, give me #katewinslett in Lee every time over #Demimoore in The Substance. If anyone has substance when it comes to creating a real character, it's Ms Winslett. Come on #BAFTA You're better than this. Not even a nomination?
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Time to stop Amazon too, really, isn't it? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Amazon to release Melania Trump documentary
The soon-to-be first lady will serve as an executive producer on the film.
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January 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Time to stop Amazon too, really, isn't it? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Amongst all the professional greetings emails in my inbox, this one from friend and colleague Michel Awad who runs The Siraj Centre in Palestine, a walking holidays tour operator, stood out today. Please do take time to read it
December 20, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Amongst all the professional greetings emails in my inbox, this one from friend and colleague Michel Awad who runs The Siraj Centre in Palestine, a walking holidays tour operator, stood out today. Please do take time to read it
Merci Gisèle Pelicot for her bravery and ability to survive this. And for being such an important changemaker for women in France and worldwide. Hoping that she and her family now have an opportunity to time to heal together in private. The repercussions are unimaginable.
December 19, 2024 at 2:40 PM
Merci Gisèle Pelicot for her bravery and ability to survive this. And for being such an important changemaker for women in France and worldwide. Hoping that she and her family now have an opportunity to time to heal together in private. The repercussions are unimaginable.
I had to stop watching #Substance after an hour. Just couldn't take it. So I must have missed either the comedy or the songs, given that #DemiMoore has been nominated for best actress in a musical or comedy at the #goldenglobes. I clearly missed the point www.bbc.co.uk/news/article..., or any point
Golden Globes: The nominations in full
Emilia Pérez leads the charge ahead of the Los Angeles ceremony, which takes place on 5 January.
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December 9, 2024 at 4:29 PM
I had to stop watching #Substance after an hour. Just couldn't take it. So I must have missed either the comedy or the songs, given that #DemiMoore has been nominated for best actress in a musical or comedy at the #goldenglobes. I clearly missed the point www.bbc.co.uk/news/article..., or any point
Was an Interrail (Eurail) Pass a good gift for Christmas? My blog on how my sons reacted to and acted upon my Christmas gift a few years ago. www.ethicaltraveller.co.uk/2022/12/inte...
#traintravel #railtravel #Interrail #Eurail #responsibletravel #sustainabletravel #nofly #trains #çhristmasideas
#traintravel #railtravel #Interrail #Eurail #responsibletravel #sustainabletravel #nofly #trains #çhristmasideas
Interrail Pass and travelling through Europe by train
My sons share their experiences of getting an Interrail Pass for Christmas and travelling through Europe by train
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December 3, 2024 at 6:03 PM
Was an Interrail (Eurail) Pass a good gift for Christmas? My blog on how my sons reacted to and acted upon my Christmas gift a few years ago. www.ethicaltraveller.co.uk/2022/12/inte...
#traintravel #railtravel #Interrail #Eurail #responsibletravel #sustainabletravel #nofly #trains #çhristmasideas
#traintravel #railtravel #Interrail #Eurail #responsibletravel #sustainabletravel #nofly #trains #çhristmasideas
Today is International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. Very proud to see the flags flying along the promenade of my home town of St. Leonards-on-Sea.
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#FreePalestine #InternationalDayofSolidarity #Solidarity
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#FreePalestine #InternationalDayofSolidarity #Solidarity
November 29, 2024 at 1:38 PM
Today is International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. Very proud to see the flags flying along the promenade of my home town of St. Leonards-on-Sea.
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#FreePalestine #InternationalDayofSolidarity #Solidarity
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#FreePalestine #InternationalDayofSolidarity #Solidarity
And from the ashes - such good news, and huge congratulations to every specialist, artist and builder who worked to bring #NotreDame back to its former glory.
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Notre-Dame: Watch as Macron tours Notre-Dame for first look inside Paris cathedral rebuilt after fire
The world gets a first look inside the cathedral today, five-and-a-half years after the devastating fire of 2019.
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November 29, 2024 at 10:15 AM
And from the ashes - such good news, and huge congratulations to every specialist, artist and builder who worked to bring #NotreDame back to its former glory.
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If you could do a dream road trip of Scotland, where would be your top places to stay. Doesn't have to be posh, but not hostel-style really. Just Scottish style and warmth really
#Scotland
#Scotland
November 28, 2024 at 1:50 PM
If you could do a dream road trip of Scotland, where would be your top places to stay. Doesn't have to be posh, but not hostel-style really. Just Scottish style and warmth really
#Scotland
#Scotland