Features - Europe
Russia - Capital Gains
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Ever since I studied literature and history at university, Russia has fascinated me with its larger-than-life historical figures, epic novels, and tumultuous revolutions. I love Moscow because the past still echoes through its current, in-your-face confidence and taste for the big and brash. |
weekend away - Lake Como
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Popular as a recreational destination since Roman times, Lake Como is a favourite with celebrities, the Milanese, and tourists alike. Surrounded by mountains and hills, the shoreline is dotted with lavish villas and rustic villages. |
Articles - Europe
insight - Icehotel
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After a memorable trip to the world’s first ice hotel, Stockholm-based writer and photographer Lola Akinmade Åkerström tracks down the creative and artistic force behind this ingenious living ice sculpture made from pristine Arctic waters. |
well read - Stratford-upon-Avon Literary Festival
The 6th annual festival sees two weeks of author sessions, panel events, and workshops taking place in Stratford at venues such as Civic Hall and the Shakespeare Centre.
experience - Sailing the Greek Islands
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Whether you are an accomplished sailor, want to hire a skipper, or join a group of like-minded travellers, a sailing trip through the Greek islands is one you will never forget. |
weekend away - Warsaw
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The dynamic city of Warsaw, the largest in Poland, is saturated in complex layers of history, and boasts one of the most vibrant contemporary art scenes in Europe. |
insight - Laura Griffith-Jones
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London resident Laura Griffith-Jones makes her way to the captivating studio of the East London Printmakers, in the heart of the city’s booming contemporary art scene, to meet some of the group’s highly talented members. |
experience - Parisian Cafés
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Nothing beats a conversation tête-à-tête around a good cup of coffee in a bistro located in the historic tourist district of Paris. |
luxe - Byblos, Verona
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Classic elegance and contemporary art meet in the redolent, green countryside of Verona |
experience - Venice Carnival
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Venice Carnival, one of the worlds most atmospheric festivals, returns to the city of canals this month. Don mask and cloak and join the party for a celebration that brings the Renaissance to life. |
