England
The Pier at Harwich
There’s a nostalgia about arriving at The Pier in Harwich that is as pure as the briny breezes, silvery light and boom of the North Sea. The most elegant of all the buildings by the […]
Year: 2026
Lifestyle
Beyond the Villa: Hidden Administrative Hurdles of Buying Your Dream Home Abroad
Aspiring to live and work in another part of the world is a wonderful thing but the realities of going through with a property purchase and a job relocation can weigh on you when the […]
Travel
From Luxury to Budget, How to Get the Most Out of Your Holidays Abroad
You scroll through photos of infinity pools, private beaches and rooftop cocktails. Then you check your bank balance and feel that familiar thud in your chest. Holidays abroad can feel like a choice between “all […]
Wales
The Gower Peninsula
When you are walking around the 70-square-mile Gower Peninsula in South Wales, the first place in the UK to be officially designated as a National Landscape (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) in 1956, which is […]
Culture
Auntie Empire
Who knew that British Imperialism could be so dark and yet so funny. When the theatre company is called Disaster Plan, it’s going to be a strange old night, and award-winning Julia Taudevin didn’t let […]
Wine
Burgundy 2024 En Primeur Tasting
A few weeks ago, Berry Bros. & Rudd held their annual Burgundy tasting at the Mall Galleries in London, just a stone’s throw from their home at No.3 St James’s Street, featuring just over 50 […]
Culture
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
A Christmas cracker in wet February is a fabulous way to have some after festive fun. Be warned, this production is a belter of daft jokes, silly skirmishes and even a wee bit of hilarious […]
Travel Tips
How To Make Travel Less Stressful Before Taking Off
Considering the attraction of travel is to relax and switch off from the mundane, hustle and bustle of daily life, some people get incredibly stressed when it comes to the preparation and the travel itself. […]
Culture
Shen Yun 2026
A performance which promises to take the audience to “The Land of the Divine” is certain to be heavenly. Brightly coloured costumes and a magical set, along with military precision dancing set the bar high […]
Travel
Stress Free Start to Family Holidays
Travelling with children can be stressful especially if the airport excitement gets out of hand. But help is at hand, with many providing family friendly facilities which should help ease those manic moments. With February […]