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We're shining a light on the places we love and think you'll enjoy too, be it a boutique hotel, third-wave coffee shop or an up-and-coming gallery.


Eight Brilliant Festive Books (that aren’t A Christmas Carol)
For winter 2020, we’re shelving books such as A Christmas Carol and Little Women in favour of modern festive fiction, soul-warming poetry and the real-life accounts that would make even Scrooge get into the holiday spirit. Season’s readings.

Introducing Volume 32: Homegrown
Our Editor-in-Chief introduces our new issue, in which we're celebrating the diverse people and places that make up the colourful mosaic of the UK. Encouraging responsible, local travel that is kind to the planet, we venture from emerging neighbourhoods to the wildest landscapes, spotlighting little-known subcultures and reconnecting with nature along the way.

Holiday Spirit: Boozy Delivery Services for Wine, Gin, Cocktails and More...
Wine Friday? Whisky Wednesday? Cocktail hour? We’ve pulled together some of the tip(sy) top deliveries services and subscription boxes to help you enjoy a very merry Christmas and beyond. They make great gifts too. Chin chin.

Deck the Halls: Seven Independent Shops for Beautiful Christmas Decorations
Tis’ the season for Christmas decorations. This year we’re trimming our tree, decking the halls and tablescaping (it’s a thing) with offbeat ornaments, eco-friendly crackers and handmade trinkets from small, independent UK businesses.

10 Lesser-Visited Places in Germany We Can’t Wait to Visit Post-Lockdown
We’ve pulled 10 of our favourite destinations from Germany’s Top 100. Whether you want to channel the optimism of the Bauhaus school in Dessau, parade about the fairy-tale palaces of King Ludwig II or simply fancy a leg-pumping hike amid glorious scenery, we’ve got you covered.

10 Online Book Clubs to Join Right Now
Real-life book clubs might be on the shelf for now, but reading in lockdown needn’t be an isolated affair. We’ve found the best celebrity-led groups, Goodreads discussion boards, activist communities and globe-spanning Zoom book clubs to join right now.

It’s the Thought that Counts: Seven Easy Homemade Christmas Gifts
Surprise and delight your nearest and dearest with a macramé tote bag, a wreath bound with dried foliage or a lovingly packaged tin of home-baked biscotti. These ethical, easy-to-make and thoughtful homemade gifts are sure to go down a treat.

Nine Regal Film Locations from The Crown Season Four (and Yes, You Can Visit)
As we gear up to binge-watch season four of The Crown on Netflix when it’s released on 15 November, we’re taking you behind the scenes of the regal film locations you can actually visit. Best warm up your royal wave.

Devon's 10 Best Independent Galleries, Shops and Restaurants
We’ve called upon our Devon friends to shine a light on the best independent shops, locavore restaurants, galleries and boutique boltholes for staying and playing in Plymouth, Totnes, Dartmoor and beyond.

Bored of Netflix? Independent Film Festivals to Watch from Home
We’ve pulled together a list of film festivals you can watch from home. Whether you’re in the mood for the latest in contemporary Korean film or you fancy an insightful documentary on LGBTQ+ Britain, these movie marathons will keep you entertained.

Eight Easy Ways to Support the Creative Arts (that Don’t All Require Donations)
Here are eight ways to prevent Covid-19 from triggering the final curtain call on our favourite galleries, theatres and creative enterprises. P.S. They don't all require you to make a donation…

Five of the Best Farm Shops in the Cotswolds (if You’ve Done Daylesford)
Tired of queuing in the dazzling supermarket aisles? We’ve eaten our way through the Cotswolds, skipping past oh-so-obvious Daylesford, to find the under-radar farm shops with the best local produce and sustainable credentials. Tuck in.

New Books to Read this Autumn (According to Your Zodiac Sign)
Searching for some stellar book recommendations? Look no further. We’ve consulted the astrology charts to pull together this star-studded list of books to read in autumn/ winter 2020 based on your zodiac sign.

The UK’s Nine Best Antiques Fairs and Vintage Markets
Not only are antiques fairs and flea markets great for treasure hunting among vintage homeware, furniture and collectables, they also make for a fun day out. We’ve found some of the UK’s biggest and best – including rural get-togethers and others easily reached from London.