Somerset Life
9 Stunning Somerset Reserves
To celebrate World Wetlands Day this month Holly Louise Eells has researched some of the most beautiful nature reserves across Somerset
2 min |
February 2020
Living France
THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT
Navigating your way through French acronyms can be tricky so if you don’t know your CPAM from your CAF or your CDI from your CDD, Madeline Aveson-Gruber explains what they all mean
5 min |
February 2020
Living France
Patience is a virtue
For anyone deciding to make a new life in a new country by starting a new business in hospitality, a list of qualities beneficial to the task ahead might well include: a knack for teamwork, steely determination, a grasp of logistics and courage in the face of adversity, all topped off with a well-evolved sense of humour.
7 min |
February 2020
Living France
My frugal France
Staying warm and dry during a frosty French winter can be costly but Laura Harley has found some clever ways to keep her heating bills under control
2 min |
February 2020
Living France
MOVING WITH PURPOSE
Former professional dancer Lizzie Mapstone has moved with her family to Nouvelle-Aquitaine and now runs yoga retreats in Dordogne and teaches fitness classes in Lot-et-Garonne, she tells Brigitte Nicolas.
7 min |
February 2020
Living France
LOVE actually
France has long been associated with l’amour and with Valentine’s Day almost upon us, Catherine Cooper asks six couples how they found love in one of the world’s most romantic countries
7 min |
February 2020
Living France
Heart of gold
If you love fine wine, impressive history and vibrant café culture, Côted’Or has them all, finds Peter Stewart.
6 min |
February 2020
Living France
Good taste
Winter calls for hearty French food in sublime surroundings. Paola Westbeek sets out to discover some of the nation’s favourite dishes and where best to enjoy them
7 min |
February 2020
Living France
A whole new ball game
From building a family home in Hossegor to opening a mini-golf course in the town, former city trader Toby Morgan isn’t letting the grass grow under his feet – and he’s not finished yet, as Catharine Higginson discovers
7 min |
February 2020
Living France
A local's view
Tracy Thurling and her husband Vic moved near Beaune 13 years ago where Tracy runs private guided tours helping visitors discover the wine and history of Burgundy.
5 min |
February 2020
Living France
You Say Tomato
Salad days may still be a long way off, but the beginning of the year is a good time to think about tomatoes, says Sue Bradley, who’s also busy shredding her Christmas tree
2 min |
January 2020
Living France
Surf's Up
If you, or your offspring, are passionate about surf culture, France is the perfect location – home to some of Europe’s top surfing destinations, as Lucy Parford finds out
7 min |
January 2020
Living France
Wordly Wise
All their married life, Rupert and Dagmar have been moving around the world for Rupert’s work, spending time in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
4 min |
January 2020
Living France
Fashion Conscious
Vanessa Howard and William McDonald have created a vintage fashion museum at their home in Dordogne to give their gîte business a cutting edge, as Vicky Leigh learns
7 min |
January 2020
Living France
Guide To: Setting Up An Association In France
Joining a club in your local area can be a great way to meet people and make new friends in France, or perhaps you’re keen to start your own? Kate McNally explains the rules and regulations
5 min |
January 2020
Living France
Coasting Along
With a dramatic pink granite coastline, historical towns and seaside resorts, Brittany’s Côtes-d’Armor is a beautiful and friendly department, as Janine Marsh discovers
7 min |
January 2020
Sussex Life
Guiding lights
They are enduring and beloved symbols of our island nation. But this year one of Sussex’s two remaining lighthouses will be dismantled. Sebastian Oake discovers more about the past – and future – of lighthouses in our county
5 min |
January 2020
Sussex Life
Heaven on wheels
From his workshop in the heart of West Sussex, Joe Fudge builds miniature worlds with his handcrafted shepherd’s huts
5 min |
January 2020
Sussex Life
A winter's tale
It is present when you wake, announcing itself in a change in the colour and consistency of light: even with the curtains drawn there is a quietness which has seeped into the room.
2 min |
January 2020
Sussex Life
Reclaiming the game
Clare Connor is managing director of women’s cricket at the England and Wales Cricket Board. Here the former Sussex and England player explains why there has never been a better time to be a woman in the sport
6 min |
January 2020
Sussex Life
Unwrapping an icon
Lee Miller was an American fashion model, photojournalist and artist who captured extraordinary moments of modern life. But she is often overshadowed by the men she knew and loved. Ami Bouhassane reveals why her trailblazing grandmother deserves equal billing
6 min |
January 2020
Hampshire Life
Spreading the word
To mark its 80th anniversary Southampton City Art Gallery is the guest of the prestigious London Art Fair. Curator Clare Mitchell gives us a guided tour
5 min |
January 2020
Hampshire Life
Never too late
Here’s our guide to some of the more exciting ways to spend your retirement
3 min |
January 2020
Hampshire Life
Going off the beet-en track
A Hampshire chef has tapped into the growing food trend and opened a vegan cookery school. Faith Eckersall went to meet him
5 min |
January 2020
Hampshire Life
Eyes on the prize
A trio of students from a Hampshire specialist school dug deep into their own experience to create a prize-winning invention
2 min |
January 2020
Hampshire Life
A stitch in time
A televised landscape competition saw Katy Rundle’s textile art reach a whole new audience
3 min |
January 2020
Berkshire Life
TAKE IT EASY at a spa near you
In 2020, you’re going to get the balance right. Make this year the one in which you invest in self-care. To help, we have rounded up the best places in and around Berkshire where you can relax and unwind
6 min |
January 2020
Berkshire Life
Staying on track
Did a mixture of post-Christmas guilt and a few too many Proseccos on New Year’s Eve lead you to one of the most popular resolutions of all time – exercising more? Here’s our edit of Berkshire’s latest fitness clubs and classses
5 min |
January 2020
Berkshire Life
Global accents
Annabel Smith, founder of Telescope Style, loves to bring the world into her home. Here, she takes us on a tour of her treasure trove of souvenirs
9 min |
January 2020
Berkshire Life
Clearing the way
Time for a fresh start? Many of us aim to get on top of our household chores in January, but what of those affected by hoarding disorders? We spoke to a new Reading-based support group helping people with issues
4 min |