Farmstays – diversifying an industry

I look at how farm stays have helped rural businesses expand, and visit Featherdown Farms in the process. For The Countryman magazine.

Sunshine on a rainy day

It’s summertime, and with the longer days, BBQ evenings and buckets and spades comes a desire to infuse some of that summer feeling into everything. A bit of frivolity, joie de vivre, light heartedness. And everything includes our clothing and accessories. Sarah Nettleton, Founder and Designer, of aMuse Fashionsaims to bring a bit of the

Malta Takes London

A little island in the Mediterranean is usually better known for its crystal blue seas, rocky coves, warm weather and tasty cuisine than rocking music and good tunes, but as the next country showcase to hit the capital proves, Malta more than punches above its weight. Malta takes London was created by Maltese musicians for Maltese musicians in

A movie trip around Malta

Sunny skies, historic buildings, dramatic scenery and the cleanest seas in the Mediterranean (as well as favourable tax rates – the Malta Film Commission offer various incentives to attract overseas film-makers) have seen Malta play host to film makers from all countries and genres over the years. Check out some pretty spots on this tiny island to

Split – secret of life?

You may have heard that Croatia is the place to holiday this summer. Everyone knows that Dubrovnik is the jewel of the Adractic,  and in fact who would dare to argue with Byron’s use of simile. For me though, Split is the top of any list of where to go in Croatia. A beautiful elegant