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Ananda in the Himalayas
Visitors will need to forget the idea that yoga should be hot or fast or dynamic to get the most from Ananda.
No ordinary Joe
We’re being dripped on by rain in a studio hidden away on a north London industrial estate. The Hawaiian shirts belie the miserable, and frankly quite British, weather outside.
Gaze on Istanbul
So wrote 19th-century French author Alphonse de Lamartine, in his brilliant and bold account, Voyage En Orient.
Grand central
Freelance travel writer Ellie Fazan visits Uzbekistan. Set at the heart of the ancient Silk Road in central Asia, the country is full of surprises
A realm of one’s own
Ever dreamed of waking up in your very own castle? Located on the banks of the River Shannon, this Irish estate has belonged to the Knights of Glin for seven centuries, and could make your dream more than just a romantic notion
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...