Category Archives: Travel
Pip Simmons obituary
On Art and Motherhood review – all life begins here
Sugar Beach, St Lucia – picturesque resort that rivals the White Lotus location
Pythons are the symbol of the island and are on the UNESCO World Heritage list (Sugar Beach) About two-thirds of the way through the trip, our driver, Super Dave, pulled over to the left and pointed down the valley. The pythons were in view and what a spectacular sight they were. Mountainous volcanic spires covered… Read More »
Little princess or scary toddler? Why children are the ultimate test of an artist
Magdalena de Vos, Cornelis de Vos (1623) – Diane Naylor The peculiarity of drawing children is that they are constantly in motion. They are constantly fidgeting even when told to stay in one spot, and if you cared about anything else it could frustrate you badly. When my father was a young art teacher, his… Read More »
I found the perfect Canary Island for middle-aged people
Ben Ross enjoys a walk in La Gomera – Ben Ross It’s a cliché that Tenerife is all about mass tourism, with all the cultural challenges that often entails. Of course, the numerous resorts of Los Cristianos and Playa de las Américas on the south coast attract us by the planeload (2.3 million British tourists… Read More »
Is Enmore Australia’s best music venue?
18th-century Scottish utopia where time stands still
Robert Owens’ house in New Lanark The trip to Scotland was recommended by one of my oldest and closest friends. Bob wanted to see Glasgow and then the Highlands. However, when I saw the M74 passing near New Lanark, I insisted on another stop. Maybe this is down to my Lancashire upbringing, but I never… Read More »
Death in Venice; Colossal; Angela Hewitt review – five-star Britten and more
Why a cruise is the best Italian holiday you’ve ever had
Cruising allows you to easily travel from Italy to Croatia – Alamy Stock Photo Since the days of the Grand Tour, Italy and its sumptuous, indulgent lifestyle have been a favorite haunt of British travellers. But make no mistake: This isn’t just one destination. Rather, it is a series of distinct regions, each with its… Read More »