Extreme weather conditions in the Mediterranean came earlier than usual this year; There were heat waves in Greece, Cyprus and Turkey and severe floods in Mallorca. Some weather experts say this could be the beginning of a sweltering summer ahead. Greece is suffering its earliest heatwave yet, with temperatures of 43C recorded at central and… Read More »
A chic, bohemian venue in the shadow of the Shard. A 19th-century Gothic Revival chapel in Putney. The Chelsea art studio that was once home to the lead singer of The Noisettes. These are just some of London’s most exclusive AirBnbs; You can rent it for £150 per night if you know where to look.… Read More »
One agent says island life is like a ‘pharmacy of the soul’ Imagine looking out of your house and everything you see is yours: no annoying neighbors, no traffic, no one parked outside your door. This is a reality for a handful of people who own a private island around the UK and Ireland. Last… Read More »
Los Angeles’ restaurant scene is booming as top American chefs flock to the city, driven by more affordable rents and an emphasis on creativity. And it’s not all vegan food and green juices (of course, there’s plenty of that in your bag, too) – the city boasts one of the most diverse culinary scenes in… Read More »
Greece will begin restricting the number of cruise ships visiting places such as Santorini and Mykonos as small islands collapse under increasing pressure from overtourism, the Greek prime minister said on Friday. Kyriakos Mitsotakis said that new measures will be taken to reduce the number of cruise ships that can evacuate thousands of passengers at… Read More »
Sir Richard Branson surprised veteran Virgin Atlantic cabin crew Malcolm and Jacqui King-MacKinnon as they renewed their vows in Las Vegas. The couple met when the airline launched in 1984 – Adam Gerrard Sir Richard Branson plans to open a rooftop gym at Heathrow and launch new hotels, cruises and flights as Virgin Group invests… Read More »
Mykonos, Ibiza, St Tropez? Been there, done that. This summer, follow the trendsetters and take the celebs to the new ‘in’ destinations of the day. Some are old favorites with renewed appeal thanks to glitzy hotel or beach club openings. Others are unpolished, out-of-the-way gems with an adventurous appeal. No matter what kind of landscape… Read More »
The world revolves around Cleethorpes. No really. While wandering around the Sea Walk I found a plinth with these words on it, marking the spot where the Greenwich Meridian hits the Lincolnshire coast. When this great east-west dividing line was first established in 1884, Cleethorpes was in a state of splendor. It grew from a… Read More »
They work in Porto, they pray in Braga, they work in Coimbra and they play in Lisbon, so the old adage goes. But these days, the inhabitants of Porto, commonly known as ‘tripe eaters’ (after a moment in the 15th century when people gave away meat supplies to feed their armies, leaving only tripe for… Read More »
Our long, glorious summer lies ahead of us. And what the city lacks in sunlight it makes up for with dozens of fantastic, illuminating art exhibits. Here are our picks of shows to watch. open now These excellent exhibitions, which continue throughout the summer, should not be missed. Michelangelo: The Last Years A work on… Read More »