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What to Do in Palermo, Sicily
History majors, rejoice. The streets of Palermo act like a timeline through its erratic past (and we’re always keen for a history lesson if it also involves gelato stops). Here’s what to make time for when you’re in town.
Where to Drink in Palermo, Sicily
Join Palermitane sipping the sea-salt-spiked local beer, or opt for a smoke-infused negroni behind a heavy red curtain. Here’s where we’re drinking in the Sicilian capital.
Where to Shop in Palermo, Sicily
Did someone say “souvenirs”? Colourful ceramics, affordable, Sicilian-made jewellery and an eclectic offering of books from Europe’s largest outdoor library await in Palermo.
Where to Eat in Palermo, Sicily
From elegant, Michelin-starred menus to lip-burning panelle (chickpea fritters) scoffed on street corners, Palermo’s food offering will have you wishing you’d packed your loosest, floatiest summer dress. Here’s our pick of the city’s best eats.
City Guide: Palermo, Sicily, Italy
The Sicilian capital grows on you slowly. Speed up the love affair with our guide to exploring its honey-hued streets, chaotic food markets and late-night negroni bars.
Downtown L.A. Proper Hotel, Los Angeles, California
A downtown crashpad from the design darlings at Proper Hospitality has us swooning over its Spanish-influenced interiors and skyline living in LA’s edgiest neighbourhood.
Costa Smeralda: Chasing Sardinia’s Old-School Luxury
The exclusive enclave of Europe’s moneyed elite, Costa Smeralda pairs old-school luxury with an abundance of natural beauty.
9 Places in San Juan For Post-Sunset Good Times
When the sun goes down, San Juan takes up the opportunity to have some fun. Ask a local for the nightspots to know and they may even join you at their happy place.
Exit Through the Gift Shop: Why We're a Sucker for a Good Souvenir
Souvenirs are like a trail of breadcrumbs, leading us back to special moments that might otherwise have been lost to the tangled branches of time, says Julie Alpine, in the latest instalment of a regular column.
The Coolest Stores Selling Crafted Goods in the UK
We’ve searched the length and breadth of the UK to find the community-first businesses supporting a revival of British heritage trades. From London’s last umbrella maker to a Margate seaweed skincare store, here are the coolest places selling crafted goods.
Le Grand Bellevue, Gstaad, Switzerland
Summer in the Swiss Alps? Do it in high style by booking a stay at Gstaad’s most glamorous bolthole, Le Grand Bellevue.
Five Lesser-Known Towns in Cornwall
Skip St Ives and leave Penzance to the pirates. We’ve toured the Cornish coastline – scoffing jam-first cream teas and platters of piled-high seafood along the way – to find five lesser-known towns for a summer escape in the South West.
Beautiful Brittany: 12 Adventures Across the Channel
Seeking tranquillity amid lush green landscapes and emerald shores? Make a beeline for Brittany by ferry, uncover its secret spots and enjoy a micro-adventure against the backdrop of breathtaking nature.
Destination Inspiration: Monemvasia, Greece
Craving a slow-paced Greek getaway? The sleepy castle town of Monemvasia promises sun-soaked beaches, old-school fish tavernas and a historical streetscape sprinkled with independent boutiques.
An Insider Guide to Stoke Newington with Bellerby & Co Globemakers
Globemakers Peter Bellerby and Jade Fenster take us on a local’s tour of creative, community-minded Stoke Newington, visiting social enterprise homestores, artist’s studios and characterful old school pubs.