A staircase in Hawaii leading to a popular beauty spot is being demolished after tourists continued to use the steps that had been off-limits for more than 35 years. The Haiku Stairs, also known as the “Stairway to Heaven,” were built during World War II to provide pedestrian access across the island for the U.S. … Read more
Cézanne’s ‘A Modern Olympia’ is one of the paintings considered to be the beginning of the Impressionist movement – Alamy Stock Photo A young, naked woman lies apparently fast asleep on a bed of white linen. Just behind, her maid sweeps away, or possibly replaces, the sheet that covered her. This bedroom mini-drama is staged … Read more
The original production of Saved by Edward Bond at the Royal Court in 1969 – Donald Cooper / Alamy Stock Photo It is impossible to discuss the character and evolution of modern British theater without referring to Edward Bond. More than any other playwright of his generation – those who grew up during the war … Read more
Mauritius is a destination you must visit in 2024 – Alamy Stock Photo Just as work always seems to expand to fill the allotted time, so – conversely – your annual vacation allowance never seems to fill the work year it is intended to fill. No matter how careful you are with those precious 24-hour … Read more
Home from home: Steve and Lin Argyle moved to Mauritius six months ago after years of holidaying on the idyllic island – Alamy Stock Photo Go on holiday, fall in love, scan the estate agents’ windows. Then go home and forget everything. This also applies to the well-known pattern – unless you are one of … Read more
The Broadstairs coast is beautiful in winter – Alamy Sto Winter by the sea has a rhythm and in Brighton it starts in November with the starlings. According to Countryfile, up to 40,000 birds arrive from as far away as Scandinavia to winter on Brighton pier with their native counterparts. In fives, sevens, eights and … Read more