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Extraordinary women
Step out of your routine, and you’re bound to discover a few hidden talents.
7 reasons to go to Albania
Does a new festival in Albania herald a boom in tourism for this undiscovered Balkan beauty? With a glittering coastline, a mountainous interior, and a Mediterranean climate – and food – to enjoy
Ten out of ten
With stunning views, irresistible amenities, and a central London location all part of the package, the penthouse at Ten Trinity Square is the ultimate collectible treasure for those wishing to own a living piece of art and history.
Life on the water
Meet the water rat who’s swapped life on solid ground for a more buoyant existence on the Thames
I’m a volcano
Graça Paz is an artist who likes to break rules. Her husband Fransisco da Costa designed their concrete house in northern Portugal with huge windows that frame the landscape
Old School
A former school, and one-time home of the esteemed Coote family, Ballyfin in Ireland’s County Laois is now a luxury country house retreat. Ellie Fazan meets the schoolboys turned butlers to find out how life has changed here…
The power of travel
Small group journeys allow you to get off the beaten track while meeting real people and seeing their spiritual connection to the world.
A maverick in the kitchen
Almost as astonishing as the exquisitely delicate food Alvin Leung creates is the fact that he has only been cooking professionally for 10 years.
Figuring it out
Monica lives with husband Even and their children Ludvig Thomas, 4, and Milla Karlotte, 3, in a 120-year-old house in southern Norway.
Master baker
Rollicking, racy and risqué. To the Londoners bringing sexy to the city…
Holidays in central China
Experience Chongqing’s natural beauty on an escorted tour in China.
The Magic of the Maldives
Reconnect with your loved ones and spend your days swimming, snorkelling or simply wiggling your toes in the sand at luxurious Joali, the Maldives’ first immersive art resort, writes Ellie Fazan
My city: Calgary
With the spotlight on Calgary’s annual Stampede celebrations, the founders of FRANK Architecture & Interiors reveal the best places to go to enjoy their city
The Blanc revolution
Raymond Blanc spills the beans on growing up in France, spreading the good-food gospel and how British gastronomy has rediscovered its mojo
Solar energy
The best eco ideas work with what nature gives us, says Ellie Fazan. See the amazing difference that’s already been made by installing solar panels on the roof of the store in Catania, Sicily...
Songs from my shed
Jon Earl took the concept of tinkering in the shed to a new level when he turned his into a music venue.
Bernd
Storyteller and party-thrower Bernd Vienna: ‘I love buying piles of fabric to use as outfits or just to drape in the flat as table-cloths or throws.’
Clear your mind
Joanna and Sebastian live with their dog Fika and their cats Koko, Antosz and Koksik in the countryside outside Warsaw
Standing Tall
There’s ancient history and activities aplenty in the Turkish region of Antalya
Just like Grandma used to make
Ask any Italian what their favourite food is and they’ll most likely say their nonna’s home cooking. Their recipes are based on traditions learned from their grandmothers that transcend generations, with hearty and comforting dishes that will nourish, satisfy and, most importantly, bring the family together around the table.