A river cruise down the beautiful Douro Valley
It’s easy to make assumptions. Two quite separate friends balked when I announced I’d been invited on a cruise.
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Going solo: why travelling by yourself is always a good idea
Going on holiday by yourself is an opportunity to put yourself first; to take care of your own needs and wants. You don’t have to take anyone else’s opinions into account: what to d...
The pure joy of people-watching
To the casual observer, it may look as if I’m simply loafing around in a Parisian street cafe, idly toying with a café crème. But behind the vacant-looking facade, I’m in fact ext...
What to pack for a weekend away: the go-everywhere lightweight coat
You are now witnessing the outfit my neighbours will all recognise. The one they see me in most often.
The pay-less perks of turning 60
Some people may think it’s unfair that older people are offered money-off deals, at a time of life when they may be relatively well off, when younger people are struggling with the biggest fi...
What to do this autumn: 10 major style exhibitions to get excited about
In fashion, there’s always a buzz come September as new collections are unveiled, media and advertising push the new style direction and retail sales jump with the start of a new school a...
How to be a tourist at home
There’s nothing quite like the ritual of the holiday. When we pack our belongings, lock the door and head somewhere different, we feel a lightness in our step and our worries evaporate.
Dive in: Where to find swimwear for every size, shape and style
It’s taken me many years to realise that being beach-body-ready has nothing to do with age, size or body shape, and everything to do with the right swimwear. Finding the best style for yo...
How to holiday in summer with hand luggage only
What with all the travel chaos and extreme temperatures travelling light has never been more appealing. For a week away in Menorca, Mr TNMA and I both travelled with carry-on cases and w...
Travel is a State of Mind not a Destination
We planned to go to Argentina this summer. In 2017, a travel agent told me Buenos Aires was his favourite city in the world and everyone should visit once.
Art will release us
For the first time during this interminable lockdown, the desire to simply board a train or plane, just go somewhere, anywhere different, felt overwhelming. I daydreamed of walking through unfa...