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Travel Tour: Budapest – “Instagram Vs Reality”

DW Travel (September 22, 2024): Budapest looks like a fantastically romantic city on social media. But does this image live up to reality?

Video timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:45 Széchenyi thermal baths 03:20 Liberty Bridge 05:20 Fisherman’s Basion

We make the check at three popular spots: the Széchenyi thermal baths, Liberty Bridge and the Fisherman’s Bastion.

Travel & History: ‘Journey To The Heart Of Egypt’

TRACKS – Travel Documentaries (September 21, 2024): Experience the thrilling journey through Egypt’s timeless allure, where you’ll discover ancient temples and pyramids while unravelling the secrets of mummification.

Witness how these grand traditions continue to resonate in modern Egypt, where ancient rituals blend seamlessly with contemporary faith, as the living pay tribute to the deceased with heartfelt prayers, vibrant processions, and the promise of a celestial afterlife.

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Gastronomic Travel: Split To Dubrovnik In Croatia

MICHELIN Guide (September 20, 2024): An Unforgettable 2-Day Itinerary from Split to Dubrovnik on the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia! Kick off your adventure in the lively city of Split, soaking in its rich culture and history.

Day 1 – Starting in Split Lunch at Il Ponte Trogirn, MICHELIN selected restaurant Dinner at Zrno Soli, MICHELIN selected restaurant Stay for the night at Hotel Ambasador in Split, recommended by the MICHELIN Guide.

Day 2 – Ending in Dubrovnik Boat Tour along Mali Ston Bay picnic Dinner at Vapor Restaurant, attached to Hotel Bellevue in Dubrovnik Stay at Bellevue for the night, MICHELIN recommended hotel.

Take a scenic boat tour in the picturesque town of Trogir, where stunning coastal views await. Journey towards the enchanting Dubrovnik Riviera, with a delicious stop at Mali Ston Bay to savor fresh oysters for lunch, a local delicacy. Explore finally the magical city of Dubrovnik, known for its breathtaking beauty and historical charm.

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National Geographic Magazine – October 2024

October 2024 Issue

National Geographic Magazine (September 19, 2024) The new issue features ‘AMAZON’ – Mysterious. Majestic. Mortal. A Remarkable Journey to one of the Most Important Places on Earth….

A one-of-a-kind journey into the Amazon

Trek to the Amazon’s steep mountain origins

Follow the hidden trails of elusive Andean bears

Swim with golden fish in the hidden headwaters

Feel the river’s power where it meets the sea

Country Life Magazine – September 18, 2024 Issue

Country Life Magazine (September 17, 2024): The latest issue features

The legacy

Amie Elizabeth White hails king of cutlery Harry Brearley, whose stainless-steel invention was —  like himself — ‘made in Sheffield’

Country Life’s little-known gems of the Cotswolds

Jane Wheatley swerves the honeypots to share some of the region’s lesser-known places to eat, shop, stay or unwind

Dem bones, dem bones

The world’s first named dinosaur was found in the beautiful Oxfordshire village of Stonesfield. Ben Lerwill meets the Megalosaurus

A taste of the exotic

From coatimundis in Cumbria to scorpions in Kent, Victoria Marston introduces some of Britain’s most exotic residents

One bray at a time

The stoic and devoted donkey is often misunderstood, but it is capable of melting the hardest of hearts, as Katy Birchall learns

Marking time in the Cotswolds

Penny Churchill showcases the best country houses for sale in this sought-after region

Out of the ordinary

Annunciata Elwes scours the Cotswolds property market for something a little different

Geraldine Collinge’s favourite painting

The art-gallery director chooses a spectacular, nightmarish work

Revealing the Roman Cotswolds

Clive Aslet investigates the role of antiquarian Samuel Lysons in recording the excavation of Roman villas in the Cotswolds      

Love in an elevator

Country house lifts have been going up in the world ever since Queen Victoria’s day, as Melanie Cable-Alexander discovers

Interiors

Ideas and inspiration for your kitchen, with Amelia Thorpe

Where the north wind doth blow

Tiffany Daneff is blown away by panoramic views and weatherproof planting in the garden at Coates Barn in Warwickshire

Kitchen garden cook

Melanie Johnson pairs pears with both sweet and savoury

Foraging

Oyster mushrooms are a woodland delicacy, but vegans might be put off by their carnivorous tendencies, reveals John Wright

The good stuff

Hetty Lintell is on the prowl for luxurious leopard-print pieces

Travel

Steven King heads to Hungary to discover how autumn mists make Tokaji wine irresistible

We band of brothers

Octavia Pollock marvels at the medals of yesteryear, finding that many of their mottos and motifs are works of art in their own right

Right as rain

Michael Prodger dodges the showers to examine drizzle, downpour and deluge in art

The spy who came onto the stage

The first stage adaptation of a Le Carré novel is compelling viewing, says Michael Billington

Michelin Guide: How To Spend Two Days In Rome

MICHELIN Guide (September 16, 2024): Discover the ‘Eternal City’ together with The MICHELIN Guide, in this 48-hour tour of Rome’s timeless monuments and gastronomic delights!

Day 1 – Enjoy an espresso at Caffè Sant’Eustachio. Take a walk around Campo de’ Fiori, Piazza Navona and Via del Governo Vecchio. Have lunch at SupplizioVisit the Monti district, the Roman Forum and the Piazza del Campidoglio. Enjoy an aperitif at The St. Regis Rome hotel’s Lumen Bar. Have dinner at Orma di Roy CaceresStay at Hotel Locarno.

Day 2 – Take a walk around Trastevere and Janiculum Hill. Visit the Vatican Museums. Have lunch at Hosteria Grappolo d’Oro. Walk the Coppedè district. Enjoy an aperitif the Hotel de Russie’s Stravinsky Bar. Have dinner at Arcangelo. Stay at Hotel Hassler


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The New York Times Magazine – Sept. 15, 2024

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THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE (September 13, 2024): The latest issue features Sasha Weiss on the Prince we never knew; Ben Hubbard on a U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees; Giles Harvey on the writer Tony Tulathimutte; and more.

The Prince We Never Knew

A revealing new documentary could redefine our understanding of the pop icon. But you will probably never get to see it.

How a U.N. Agency Became a Flashpoint in the Gaza War

UNRWA, the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, has survived 75 years of Israeli-Palestinian strife. Can it survive the latest conflict?

An Acerbic Young Writer Takes Aim at the Identity Era

Tony Tulathimutte is a master comedian whose original and highly disturbing new book skewers liberal pieties. By Giles Harvey

Previews: Country Life Magazine – Sept. 11, 2024

Country Life Magazine (September 10, 2024): The latest issue features

The summit of achievement

Charles Quest-Ritson marvels at Friar Park’s ‘Henley Matterhorn’ in the superb Oxfordshire garden created by the late Beatle George Harrison and his widow, Olivia

How to time travel to spring

Now is the time to plan next year’s colourful garden display. John Hoyland advises what to plant and where for best results

Put a smile on your garden

John Hoyland hails a welcome resurgence in the popularity of pelargoniums, a stalwart that  lights up the summer garden

Sing on, sweet bird

The soothing notes of Britain’s thrushes have long provided a reassuring soundtrack to our lives. Mark Cocker tunes in

Bravery beyond belief

As the Royal Humane Society marks its 250th anniversary, Rupert Uloth recounts a host of incredible life-saving feats

 ‘Without fever there is no creation’

Henrietta Bredin examines how the colourful life of Puccini was reflected in the melodramatic plot lines of his greatest operas

Rachel Podger’s favourite painting

The leading violinist chooses an inspiring, uplifting masterpiece with a beautiful depth of colour

Happiness in small things

The challenges facing female farmers in Africa put life in perspective for Minette Batters      

The great indoors

Amelia Thorpe has the pick of planters and accessories to make the most of your houseplants

Civic splendour

John Goodall is heartened by the restoration of St Mary’s Guildhall, a symbol of Coventry’s great 14th-century prosperity

The legacy

Kate Green applauds the work of Sir Arthur Hobhouse, founding father of our national parks

Let’s get to the bottom of this

Is it a blessing or a curse to find a well on your property? Deborah Nicholls-Lee tests the water

I was on fire for you, where did you go?

David Profumo is in his element as he teases Atlantic salmon from Iceland’s low, clear waters

The good stuff

Hetty Lintell turns over a new leaf with autumn-inspired jewellery

Interiors

It’s show time! Amelia Thorpe seeks Design Week inspiration

Get your cob on

Prepare to be amazed by maize as Tom Parker Bowles savours those golden corn kernels in mouth-watering Mexican style

Foraging

Do you know a damson from a bullace? John Wright revels in the plum job of explaining it all

The colour revolution

The 19th-century development of new paints was a green light for artists, finds Michael Prodger

Colour vision

Rob Crossan catches up with the most famous and enduring face of our television screens

Michelin Guide In London: Where To Eat, Drink & Stay

MICHELIN Guide (September 7, 2024): Join us for a tour of London’s highlights, taking in the best sights, sounds, smells and tastes that London has to offer, as the MICHELIN Inspectors share their top tips on where to eat, drink, stay and have fun in one of the world’s busiest and most exciting cities.

London comprises many neighbourhoods – a series of villages with their own distinct characters – a city that contrasts the old and the new, the stately and the subversive, the ceremonial and the spontaneous.

From great value bistros and quirky townhouses to MICHELIN-Starred restaurants and truly luxurious hotels, our MICHELIN Travel Guide has it all!

Discover more details about this exciting itinerary via:
https://guide.michelin.com/gb/en/arti…

The New York Times Magazine – Sept. 8, 2024

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THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE (September 7, 2024): The latest issue features Caity Weaver on the tyranny of the American penny; Jordan Kisner on the future of the Shakers; Dan Kaufman on NAFTA and politics; and more.

America Must Free Itself from the Tyranny of the Penny

How NAFTA Broke American Politics

Since its passage in 1993, the trade agreement has played an outsize role in presidential elections — which now often hinge on the three Rust Belt states it helped to hollow out.

There Are Only Two Shakers Left. They’ve Still Got Utopia in Their Sights.

Their numbers have dwindled, but the remaining members are imagining what comes next.By Jordan KisnerCreditLucas Foglia for The New York Times

Is It OK to Vote for My Third-Party Fave This Presidential Election?

The First Movie About Pop Music to Nail Its Mediocrity