The Magic of the Cotswolds
The Cotswolds are the epitome of English country charm. With rolling hills, honey-coloured lanes and thatched-roof cottages, it’s no surprise that its picture-postcard villages and lush farmlands were declared an […]
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Why I’m On Team Brontë
It’s said that readers fall into one of two camps: Team Austen or Team Brontë. Both the most prolific female writers of the nineteenth-century, if of all time, their writings […]
From Verona with Love
Made famous as the setting of Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare’s tale of burning young romance, Verona is known worldwide as the city of love. Every year tourists flock from far […]
Maria Callas: A Divine Talent
It’s hard to think of an individual more celebrated within their artistic field than Maria Callas. Renowned worldwide for her celestial voice range and dramatic portrayal, she is the Greek-American […]
The Lakes of Italy: Como and Garda
Affluent and attractive, the lakes of Italy are among the crème de la crème of European destinations. With a stunning stretch of dramatic mountains, clear waters and floral villages, they […]
Albert Marquet: Master of Style
Versatile at every turn, Albert Marquet is a master of style. His paintings reflect elements of different artistic schools from Fauvism to Post-Impressionism, while retaining a distinctive ‘Marquet’ quality. This […]
More to Milan
Milan is often described as the commercial and financial centre of Italy. But while in most cases this is a polite way of calling a city ‘ugly, modern and industrial’, […]
The Serpentine Pavilion: Uniting Art and Architecture
The 8th July 2016 will mark the end of Julia Peyton-Jones’ reign as the director of the Serpentine Galleries, a position she has held for 25 years. A keen advocate […]
Along the Riviera: Italy’s Hidden Gems
Glamorous and colourful, picturesque and tranquil, there is no shortage of adjectives to bestow upon the Italian Riviera. This earthly beauty, a crescent-shaped coast known as the region of Liguria, […]
Vogue 100: A Century of Style
Known far and wide as the ultimate style bible, Vogue needs no introduction. A celebration of iconic models, cutting-edge photography and the latest styles, its glossy pages bring the world […]
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