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Smartphone photography takes off [video]

Chase Jarvis was clearly ahead of the curve when it comes to championing the merits of smartphone photography. He believes, “the best camera is the one that’s with you”.  

How to make salt: Fleur de Sel… Atlantique

Mastering the basics is a must for anyone who cooks: whipping up a béchamel, making mayonnaise, pastry, ragu, stock, bread, the list goes on…

Tourism 2023: Postcards from the future

You don’t have to be an “environmentalist” to start thinking about climate change — just realistic.

Responsible travel – does it make sense?

Can travelling change the world? Unless you are a celebrity like Madonna, or a famous politician like Bill Clinton, it’s sometimes hard to see whether responsible choices have significant effect at all.

Around Glasgow’s Clockwork Orange

Last night I took a short trip on Glasgow’s Subway for the first time in years. I always forget about it, mostly opting to explore the town centre on foot.

Shopping for fashion ideas and second-hand clothes in Paris

High healed woman, stylish dressed men – the streets of the fashion capital of Europe are like a catwalk. Glossy magazines like Elle and Avantgarde seem to come to life in the fashion capital Paris.

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10 tips for travelling alone

When travelling alone your experiences are notably different to when you travel with company.   All on-the-road decisions are up to you and all pre-trip planning can be selfishly indulgent with no one else to negotiate or compromise with.

In praise of local pasta makers

Following on for a recent article about food shopping in Buenos Aires, I want to give a shout out to my local pasta maker, Impacto Fabrica de Pastas (Carranza 1953).