Life & Style

When you mention the word carnival, images of scantily dressed women swaying to sensational Samba rhythms almost certainly come to mind. Carnival has become synonymous with Rio de Janeiro, and ...

In a man of vision, THEO PANAYIDES meets someone who is detail oriented and cerebral from his days filming the invasion as a teenager to backing the production of Jiu ...

By Katie Wright Fuelled by professionals and enthusiastic amateurs sharing their latest designs on social media, nail trends evolve at lightning speed these days, with new colours, shapes and creative ...

By Katie Wright Spring is on the horizon, which means it’s almost time for the great sartorial switch, when we (gradually) wave goodbye to wintry woollies and say hello ...

Cyprus Marine Life is more than just a page of pretty pictures. This Facebook group actively protects the island’s biodiversity. ALIX NORMAN finds out more. Here, you’ll discover ...

By Patricia Jordan I feel that my garden has had enough rain for now and I hope for more sunny days when I can work out there amongst my favourite ...

Where do you live? I live on the Greek island of Corfu, by myself What did you have for breakfast? Black coffee and a cigarette Describe your perfect day I’...

By Lauren Taylor You wouldn’t think a top chef would dare serve a Michelin inspector instant custard power – but that’s exactly what Phil Vickery did. “I did a ...

It is hard to believe that only four years ago the name Vasilissa, which in Greek means queen, was an undiscovered grape variety. At the time another variety was grabbing ...

As the Coronavirus pandemic hit, life has changed for all of us. After spending most of two years inside, life is not what it used to be. Family celebrations such ...

By Aine Fox The green training kite is soaring above me in the bright blue sky, seemingly with a mind of its own. As I loosen my grip slightly, my ...

If you have a DUI on your record, you know just how frustrating it can be. Legally, financially, and professionally, there are a lot of challenges associated with a DUI ...

A casual afternoon out for a couple of drinks can build up an appetite so, quite spontaneously, my friends and I decided to find somewhere to go and satisfy our ...

By Lisa Salmon If you forget to return a call or send a card (perhaps Valentine’s Day slipped your mind this year?), new research showing feeling low or sad ...

In a world-renowned soprano THEO PANAYIDES finds an emotional, spiritual woman who has led a fascinating life that might well make an opera tale itself It starts off dramatic, and ...

By Prudence Wade With new buzzy ingredients making the rounds every few months, having a full hair, skin and body routine can often feel like it has a huge environmental ...

For another year running, auto excellence as been celebrated, with the 2022 Festival Automobile International awarding its Grand Prix, and Renault garnering especial laurels. On December 3, 2021, a jury of 12 with members ...

From learning to dance in the living room to teaching Greek steps around the world, one local choreographer’s life has been dominated by dance. PAUL LAMBIS meets him It ...

By Sam Wylie-Harris Nicole Kidman’s been a poster girl since day dot, and the 54-year-old is breaking boundaries once again. This time it’s not for leading roles – such ...

In abandoned spaces, one photographer finds the fascinating tales of lives once lived, stories that are worth sharing with the world. ALIX NORMAN has a look Andrew Avraam is just 24, ...

Where do you live? In Nicosia with my wife and two sons. What did you have for breakfast? Toast with peanut butter and honey. Describe your perfect day Eating breakfast ...

By Prudence Wade Kate Humble never planned on writing a cookbook – an odd thing to hear from someone who is currently promoting their first one. “I’m not a ‘grown-up ...

Honduras is the original Banana Republic. Coined in 1904 by writer O. Henry, the term initially referred to Honduras’ dependency on its banana exports. Even today, agriculture accounts for close to 20 ...

By Roger Crow Game of Thrones went from a cult drama during its launch in 2011 to one of the most talked about shows on the planet, so it’s no ...