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Gauguin and Polynesia

A meticulously researched biography cuts through decades of controversy to ask what Gauguin's paintings actually show us about the Polynesia he…

Villa Delfina: Seclusion and Style on the Sorrento Coast

From lemon-infused desserts to lazy boat days on the Amalfi, Anna Selby finds herself brushing shoulders — if only virtually — with celebrity ne…

The Midas Touch on World Whisky Day

We could fill a year of content for all the World and National Days that exist, perhaps even twice over, and still have room to spare. Did you k…

The Malta Biennale 2024

With stormy weather and general grey permeating the UK this time of year, a last-minute trip to Malta was just the ticket. I had known a little…

Motor Valley Festival, Emilia-Romagna

I'm sitting in the passenger seat of an Alfa Romeo, being driven by a rally driver called Mario at 165km per hour. If you've never been driven a…