Lucie Grace

Charlie Cauchi is an interdisciplinary artist and filmmaker who's broken records this year as the first woman ever chosen to represent her home country at the Malta Pavilion for the Venice Biennale - so we couldn’t miss this chance to take a closer look at her work and encourage everyone at the festival to swing by and drink in her glorious art

Pink-faced, blissful and coated in sweat, I’m desperate to dunk myself in bracing cold water. I’ve just been on a journey of heat, steam and incredible scent. Known as pirts, the Latvian sauna ritual saw me tapped, smacked and brushed with venik bundles of oak, linden and birch leaves. Baltic sauna tradition is a spiritual thing, rooted in a belief of gods of fire, water and earth coming together. I understand why as I emerge from the cold plunge, reborn. Sauna master Mon Klavins wraps me in blankets and I rest, reflecting on h

Whether climbing ancient settlements or cruising through deep canyons, Croatia’s Zadar region is primed for two-wheeled adventures. Mapped cycling trails cover the extent of the region, promising sweeping views of Venetian fortresses, designated nature parks and the serene waters of the Zadar Archipelago.

Situated on the Adriatic Sea, the city of Zadar is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, its breathtaking surroundings attracting cyclists and hikers year-round.

This month, as the British capital unveils the grand opening of the David Bowie Centre, we trace the city’s musical heritage that shaped the rock star and countless other icons.

It was a cold January day and David Bowie had just died. Now, nine years later, the illustrious Victoria and Albert Museum, an institute that’s the epitome of multifaceted creativity, is opening up David Bowie’s personal archives, a colossal collection donated to the V&A and housed at their new East Storehouse in Stratford.

Lush greenery is never far away. Here’s our favourite escapes that are doable in one day.
One of the great perks of spending any amount of time in Thailand’s northern capital is its close proximity to natural wonder. There are reams of great day trips to plot from Chiang Mai, many of which are less than an hour’s drive away from the city centre.

Brimming with diverse culture, Thailand’s southern hub is ready for a comeback.

Hat Yai – the buzzing southern city recently hit by record-breaking floods – is back on its feet. And thanks to a new wave of young creatives determined to rebuild and reimagine it from the ground up, it’s quickly becoming one of Thailand’s most intriguing comeback stories.
Thailand kicked off 2026 with record-breaking tourist numbers in the first two weeks of 2026, with Malaysians making the second largest source ...

Embrace the easygoing pace of life in the Kingdom of Thailand with a stay that brings its finest foods, lavish spas, and natural sites to your doorstep.

With dazzling cities and tropical islands, it’s tempting to plan a whistle-stop tour of Thailand’s varied regions, but its real appeal is in slowing down to a local pace. You’ll often hear “sabai sabai” (relax, relax), which is how things are done in the Land of Smiles. There’s no rush; life should be relished, one delectable bite at a time. ...

Since its 1999 inception in LA, boutique-hotel mega brand The Standard has become renowned for retro, midcentury-modern-inspired interiors, edgy parties and bold architectural moves. Its expansion into Southeast Asia is relatively recent, with five openings in the past five years. The fourth in Thailand, The Standard Pattaya Na Jomtien, opens its doors as a luxury beach resort of ten buildings, oozing sass, humour and creative flair, with signature details at every turn.

Gazing out of the train window at fields filled with palm trees, I daydreamed about wandering along Hua Hin’s four-mile-long, pale beach, feeling sand crunch beneath my feet as the sun set.

I’m not sure how I ended up going straight from the train to an ice bath, but then wellness is a growing attraction in Hua Hin. I let out a sigh of relief as Katie, my spa therapist at The Standard hotel, said my five Baltic-cold minutes were complete, and that I could thaw out in the sauna.

A record renaissance is putting the city on the global music map

Arriving in a very sleepy Chiang Mai one bright November day in 2021, it was clear to this newcomer that I’d rocked up in a creative city, but perhaps one that was slowly stretching its limbs and coming out of hibernation.

Nicknamed ‘rose of the north’, the mountainside wonder Chiang Mai is a temple-packed, nature lined, creative oasis. Much loved by Thai people across the country for its proximity to waterfalls, hot springs and hillside escapes, the city center itself is just as appealing. Founded in 1296, the ancient heart of town known as the Old City is the best place to base yourself and explore in 24 hours. The erstwhile capital of the Lanna kingdom that once spread across the north of Thailand, it's a mi...

Slovakia is gaining an international reputation as a hot spring haven, offering affordable and high-quality spa treatments in breathtaking buildings.

“Lošinj is the island of vitality; it’s not just wellness, you have to exercise too,” my guide Dunja Sladic says, chuckling and shaking her head at the state of me. I’m panting after a 45-minute coastal walk between Veli Lošinj and Mali Lošinj, the island’s two towns.
Kvarner Bay, northern Croatia, is home to a swath of islands. Krk is the most accessible, linked to the mainland by a bridge, but Lošinj, 50km south and a ferry or catamaran ride from the mainland, is Croatia...

Fire dancers, drummers and painted pagan gods bring ancient Celtic traditions blazing back to life in Edinburgh as Lucie Grace joins the crowds at Beltane Fire Festival – and promptly gets lost in the magic

You probably haven't heard of Šibenik. And that's not your fault. How this city has managed to stay so low-key is truly one of Croatia's great mysteries. It's a stunning, coastal, affordable gem that's culturally rich, in close proximity to natural wonders and full of top-tier restaurants and cafes — yet it remains under the radar. Šibenik is just as magical as Dubrovnik and the country's second-largest city, the historic Split — if not more so, as it lacks the huge crowds and has managed to ...