Does anyone send holiday postcards any more? One of my old holiday rituals was to pick the perfect postcards for friends and loved ones. For years, I even held a competition with my friend Dave to see who could send the tackiest! Today, social media is king, and […]
Modigliani is an artist whose work is instantly recognisable. His distinctive paintings of ordinary people with elongated, thin faces hang in major art galleries around the world. But less well-known is the personal story of this Italian artist who left Italy to live in Paris to pursue his […]
Standing by the trenches at Vimy Ridge in northern France, there’s a palpable silence, punctuated only by the occasional sound of muted bird song. It’s hard to believe that this was the place where one of the First World War’s bloodiest and most protracted battles took place in which more […]
“Ever had the feeling you’ve been cheated?”. It’s a question which could be asked about some of the world’s most iconic tourist destinations. There are the landmarks which appear larger than life in the glossy literature but are so insignificant that they provoke a ‘so what’ reaction when you […]
Gardens have been the source of inspiration for artists down the centuries, but for the Impressionist painter, Claude Monet, they were the lifeblood of his works. Monet cultivated gardens for much of his life, and drew creative inspiration from flowers and horticulture in his art. This summer is a great time […]
Matisse’s colourful art dances across the walls at the Tate Modern’s new exhibition in London in a joyous five-star show. Walking around this impressive collection I was overwhelmed by Matisse’s magic. The art is vibrant, striking and refreshingly modern. It’s amazing what Matisse could do with a pair of scissors and […]
The Chapel of Notre Dame du Haut in Ronchamp is one of my favourite buildings so I was shocked this week to hear the news that it has been damaged by vandals. This has led to international outrage and controversy. Architectural experts have accused the chapel owners of allowing […]
Visiting a fabulous art gallery or museum should be one of life’s great pleasures but what happens when the experience is ruined by rampaging coach parties, screaming children and petty irritations? People having loud conversations on mobile phones, breast feeding mothers, and badly behaved teenagers are some of […]
The Tour de France 2013 is entering its final stages as the 170 riders leave the Alps behind and head towards Paris for the grande finale of this year’s race. The 100th Tour has been full of spills, thrills and fewer pills than previous years – with great racing on the […]
So it’s farewell to our lovely Hymer RV, our stylish retro, snail-like home on wheels is to be sold this week. The old truck has been brilliant and is now setting forth on its next journey with a new owner and family. So it’s hello to a new, smaller, modern and […]
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