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The best travel guides and memoirs

The best travel guides For those who are partial to travel off the beaten track but don’t like to stray too far away from home, Thomas Eccardt’s Secrets of the Seven Smallest States of Europe is a must-read. Eccardt’s guide explores seven often under-appreciated destinations within the bounds of Europe,...
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By , Feb. 6, 2019

Novels to beat the January blues

It’s that time of year again when the sky is perpetually overcast and you seem to be eating your lunch at nighttime, and there are new essays to start when you’ve barely even submitted the last. Yet before the avalanche of deadlines descends, take solace in books to help you...
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By , Feb. 6, 2019

In defence of opera

The English National Opera (ENO) is set to offer under-18s free tickets to see Saturday night opera. Stuart Murphy, CEO of the ENO, said that this move is based on a belief that “opera is for everyone”. Appreciation of opera has taken a steep decrease and initiatives like this show...
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By , Feb. 5, 2019

Predicting the fashion trends of 2019

With thanks to the fashion weeks in London, Milan, New York and Paris, our 2019 wardrobes have already been decided. 2018 saw the rise of cycling shorts, utility trousers, disco chic flares, noughties style, animal print, the list goes on. But as we see in the new year, we also...
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By , Feb. 5, 2019

What can travel off the beaten track teach us?

January is a time of making lists and New Year’s resolutions. While the new gym trainers might lie discarded on the floor, and the shiny smoothie blender still in the box, there is something wonderful about the shared desire to accomplish a new goal or perspective. In the spirit of...
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By , Feb. 5, 2019

Five reasons to love the Before trilogy

Although we may love mind-bending sci-fi or fast-paced action blockbusters, sometimes what you want is a relaxing film to muse over. Richard Linklater’s trio of romantic dramas starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy, certainly fit the bill. Based on an evening Linklater spent with a woman during his travels across...
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By , Feb. 5, 2019