On the trail of lonely pines in Menorca Cala Galdana The beach and its neighbors are gorgeous. Turn off Ferreries and take the attractive Me-22 road, which brings you to the breathtaking horseshoe bay, shrouded in pine trees. The golden sand beach is peaceful even on a busy day. There are beach toilets and a… Read More »
Every year on the first Sunday in May, Chapel Street, where central Manchester meets Salford, comes alive with DIY art, music and shows at the Voices from the Other City festival. It’s a vibrant public celebration of the “community spirit and collaborative working” that co-director Emma Thompson says underpins much of the area’s alternative culture.… Read More »
It’s easy to miss just how green London is when you’re not paying attention. That’s why graphic designer Helen Ilus created the Greenfield Map (see below). Modeled after the iconic Underground map, Ilus’ work aims to highlight overlooked green spaces by creating a series of new networks around the city, connecting parks, waterways and roads.… Read More »
Here we go again. Another year, another strange listing from Tripadvisor. The world’s largest travel guide platform has announced the winners of its annual Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Hotels Awards, celebrating this year’s highest-rated hotels around the world, according to the platform’s global users. Of course, choosing a particular hotel over another is… Read More »
Things are very difficult in retail. To get people off the sofa and their smartphones and into the real world, shops in London have really started to up their game; So much so that shopping in the city now turns into an experience. It’s a must, often made even better by the treats of the… Read More »
The sky over East Quantoxhead in north Somerset is gloomy. Natural England officer Neil Constable treads six inches deep mud as he walks along the path to the beach through fields of yellow rapeseed. As a heavy downpour engulfs him, a flash of lightning and thunder heralds the clouds to clear. It’s an ominous day… Read More »
The train service connecting Britain to France offers one of the easiest ways to reach mainland Europe from the UK. So, what are the tips for traveling with Eurostar? Here we answer the most frequently asked questions from holidaymakers crossing the Channel by train this summer, from planning their trip and buying tickets to onboard… Read More »
There’s something nostalgic for British Somalis about the hit play Dugsi Dayz, which opens at the Royal Court Theater this week. It reminds us of childhood afternoons spent sitting cross-legged on carpeted mosque floors, sneaking snacks and frantically trying to remember our Quran recitation. Sabrina Ali’s show, which has had several successful performances including in… Read More »
Still life is the lowest form of art. So declared the French Academy when it established the Hierarchy of Species in the 17th century. Historical scenes and portraits were the noblest genres, while landscapes and still lifes were considered lower. According to the art institute, biblical frescoes required a higher level of mastery; A lifeless… Read More »
I moved here in 2021 because I got a discounted rent coming out of quarantine. I’ll be honest: Canary Wharf wouldn’t be my first choice. It’s like Milton Keynes but with less personality. (I’m from Milton Keynes). Unless the soul is money, it is completely soulless. But actually I fell in love with this place.… Read More »