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Turning sailing into an art form: On board Saga’s Spirit of Discovery ship, which boasts a £1million art collection Saga’s new Spirit of Discovery cruise ship has an incredible 1,200 commissioned pieces of art on board The ship’s onboard library has 3,500 books, as well as comfortable chairs with soft blankets for reading It also has … Read more
There’s a secret world within London, behind locked doors and lost entrances. That’s according to a fascinating new book – Hidden London: Discovering the Forgotten Underground – which explores ‘a world of abandoned stations, redundant passageways, empty elevator shafts and cavernous ventilation ducts’ and reveals its discoveries using incredible photography. It claims to be the … Read more
The cruise where you float… above the river! See the stunning Irrawaddy river in Myanmar from every angle on balloons, kites and boats The Scenic Aura sails on the mystical Irrawaddy river that runs through Myanmar It is an exceptionally luxurious ship, with 22 balcony suites hosting 44 guests The ship has an almost 1:1 … Read more
Standing in a swimsuit, barefoot on the frozen ground, I watched as snowflakes fell around me in the snow grotto. Shivering with cold, I warned the masseur that I was going to succumb to hypothermia. ‘OK,’ he said, guiding me to the steam room, where he had another questionable treat in store for me: while … Read more
A new coffee table book features stunning black-and-white lion pictures guaranteed to take your breath away. The images in the tome, which is simply titled Lions, were taken by French photographer Laurent Baheux over 17 years during odysseys across Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana. The lion, he says, is an animal that he … Read more
Grinning from ear to ear, Margot Robbie could be relaxing with her A-list buddies in California or the south of France. But the Hollywood starlet is actually enjoying breakfast at one of Queensland’s best brunch spots, the Bam Bam Bakehouse, in Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast. With glorious weather, great surf beaches and stunning views it … Read more
The glass of chilled Cypriot white wine was slid across the wooden table with a knowing smile. Towering over the counter with both hands stretched out, the bear-like winemaker waited while I took a sip. Anticipating it to be sweet and sickly, I smiled politely and drank — only to discover something light, dry and, … Read more
It’s dangerous out there. If the earthquakes or tornadoes don’t get you, an avalanche or tsunami might. But don’t panic, because here we’ve got the essential information to help you survive all manner of life-threatening situations. How to survive the desert The U.S army points out that in a desert, eating may not be a … Read more
Schloss Elmau was chosen as the venue for the G7 summit of world leaders in 2015. It’s not hard to see why. The schloss is miles from anywhere, a thousand metres up in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps and protected by a landscape of snow-capped crags and dark pine forests. This didn’t stop relays … Read more
Forget airport stress – this is plain sailing: Why travelling by ferry can be less expensive and a lot more fun Fans say the ships can be less stressful, less expensive and a lot more fun Packing is easy as you can take as much kit as your car can carry Many ferries have cruise … Read more