It’s not time to dust down the passport just yet – but some countries are gradually beginning to unshackle themselves from lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic, as a travel tips website has revealed. The Points Guy UK has compiled a mammoth guide to the international travel status of countries around the world and reports that … Read more
There are few pleasures to rival pedalling off in the general direction of nowhere in particular, without a care in the world. Especially if your route is dotted with sites of great beauty and punctuated with places to stop off. And you don’t need to be a 10st strip of Lycra-clad muscle and lungs to … Read more
‘Sure, people are aware of the Cotswolds and the Peak District, but then when their thoughts turn to the Midlands they think of industry. ‘Actually, there are wonderful spots of wilderness to explore. ‘For example, Tufa Waterfall is beautiful, but the people in the village didn’t even know it existed. ‘For two years we explored … Read more
The Fleece Inn in Worcestershire has been named the best pub in Britain for 2019 – which considering the number of pubs Britain has, is a rather significant accolade. The honour was bestowed upon it by the prestigious Bristol-based travel guide Sawday’s, which specialises in finding special places to stay and eat at. The Fleece … Read more
James M. Cain, the prolific pulp fiction author of The Postman Always Rings Twice, wrote that ‘whatever else may be said about Malibu… it is probably the finest beach ever created’. Cain was writing in the Thirties, but his description might not be too far off today. In fact, Malibu has a number of beautiful … Read more
Research has linked being green-fingered to everything from higher vitamin D levels to lower blood pressure. And last month, a study in the journal Neurology listed gardening as one of a handful of activities that could lower the risk of dementia in old age. This is thought to be down to the combination of physical … Read more
From planet-friendly fabrics to brands that give back, here’s Fashion Director Shelly Vella’s pick of the pieces to love right now High-street hits Holding image: Ethically and sustainably made blouse, £99, and jeans, £99, Mother of Pearl x johnlewis.com From left: Vegan bag, £89.90, labante.co.uk Organic cotton top, £29.95, seasaltcornwall.co.uk Organic cotton jeans, £85, selected.com 3D-printed earrings made from 90 per cent sustainable materials, £29.99, … Read more
I love colour. Colour lifts you when you’re feeling flat. Colour boosts your confidence. I truly believe that the most important thing when getting dressed is to choose clothes that make us feel better about ourselves – and wearing colour makes me happy. Trinny wears suit, Zara. Shirt, Red Valentino, from Fenwick. Ring (throughout), Legge … Read more
Nando’s released a step-by-step guide to their famous PERi-PERi chicken thighs, spicy rice and macho peas during an Instagram live rife with technical issues. Hosted by Nando’s head of food Tim Molema, live from his kitchen, with singer Jgrrey following his instructions, the live stream promised a fun hour of cooking the marinated thighs and … Read more
‘Look left, turn right… jump!’ Faroe Islands offers ‘remote tourism’ – where web users can control a REAL-LIFE tour guide Wearing helmet cameras, local guides provide commentary to web audiences They are controlled by web users, who can tell them which direction to walk in Tourism has been growing in the Faroe Islands with 120,000 … Read more