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Overqualified and underpaid, a Filipino travel journalist tries to get a break in the UK journalism industry. Is London’s creative community as diverse as it makes out? As a lack of Britishness holds back her career, she works hard to convince colleagues that she’s more than her passport.

Bordered by the River Bandon, this lesser-known Irish harbour town is threaded by a colourful streetscape filled with artisan boutiques and restaurants serving local produce. Consider this a great destination for a mini-break or coastal stop-off on a road-trip across County Cork and Ireland beyond.

As perfect for outdoor enthusiasts as it is for those who want to go off-grid without forgoing modern luxuries, The Duncombe Arms, a Michelin-accredited pub with rooms, brings together country-chic design and a great Sunday roast on the southern fringe of the Peak District.

A polished-concrete symbol of Stratford’s urban regeneration, The Stratford hotel is a Scandi-style rule breaker that draws city-break guests and those after long-term loft apartments with world-class design credentials, a spectacular sky terrace, a fine-dining farm-to-table restaurant and easy access to central London and beyond.

Backed by the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville is popping up on the millennial radar thanks to farm-to-table restaurants, a vibrant arts scene and back-to-nature vibes. We’ve got the lowdown on North Carolina’s up-and-coming destination, including the hotels to book, beer gardens to visit and when to plan your trip.

In our post-colonial world, the influence of the West is deep-rooted across many cities. We consider the impact of foreign gentrification and how to travel in a way that promotes meaningful experiences and supports local communities.

On the south coast of Cornwall, Falmouth is known for its maritime history and thriving university population, but it’s the eclectic arts scene that reveals the town at its most colourful. We’ve picked out Falmouth’s best galleries and artisan shops – and found some great restaurants to fuel your explorations too.

Part of the Frisian Islands, Wangerooge is a well-kept secret among German travellers who flock here in summer for its rich natural habitat, charming railway, spa retreats and watersports on beaches lapped by the North Sea. Want to destress in the great outdoors? This is the island for you.

As travel restrictions ease, we’re waving goodbye to lockdown insomnia and embracing sleep retreats for a well-earned dose of circadian recalibration.

Legalised in many US states, cannabis has had a boost in its cool credentials. But is this budding green industry really the new black? As white business owners disproportionately dominate marijuana dispensaries, the weed boom exposes a two-tier justice system in which racism prevails.

Floating pools. Technicolour design. Gardens overflowing with flowers. Gazing out over Lake Como, Italy’s most famous body of water, Grand Hotel Tremezzo deserves cult status. Expect an award-winning spa and a pizza-cocktail combo that’s hard to refuse.

The ancient port town of Saint-Malo is a highlight of any trip to Brittany. While its famous chateau draws photographers and lovers of heritage travel, there’s little quite like gazing over the English Channel from the most dramatic beaches of France’s west coast.

We all view the world differently. As a travel photographer and writer tackles progressive sight loss, she turns to analogue cameras to capture images that find meaning beyond what is visible. Through her infrared film and introspective words, we glimpse her perfectly imperfect perspective.

Journeying from the UK to the Caribbean and beyond, a South London air hostess flies in the face of racial prejudice. She lets us in on the challenges faced by Black cabin crew.

For most people, a city break isn’t complete without ogling a towering religious megalith or two, but how often do you stop to consider where your entry fee is going and what happens outside of visiting hours? In a world where religion continues to be used to suppress LGBTQ+ civil rights, do flying visits pose moral dilemmas for well-meaning global citizens?