Beneath the Waves
Exploring Malta's amazing underwater world with Nadine Bauer
The under-threat destinations you should cruise to – before it’s too late
Whether it’s from deforestation, crumbling foundations or coastal erosion, some of the world’s most spectacular holiday destinations could soon be permanently changed – or even erased – forever.
BA - The Club - Six reasons to visit Rooftop Film Club
Thanks to the bods at London’s Rooftop Film Club, cinephiles can now watch some of their favourite films up in the air
The best places to visit in Malta this summer
Where to go in Malta1. VallettaPhotograph: ShutterstockIf you only have one day in Malta, Valletta is where to spend it. Oozing ancient history and bearing the marks of the country’s various occupations, it’s a rich, vibrant city that’s simply unmissable. Pick up cheap pastizzi on any corner, or indulge in Michelin meals at Under Grain and Noni. For accommodation, pick a 16th-century townhouse conversion equipped with pretty Gallarija Maltija, or recline in heart-of-the-city boutique boltholes s...
The Zetter Townhouse: Marylebone's Standout Neighbourhood Hotel
One of London’s USPs is its ability to give visitors that ‘small town’ feeling while being right in the middle of a nine-million-person metropolis. The Zetter in Marylebone achieves this well.
You only need to step off the pavements of Piccadilly to be ensconced in the quiet, manicured streets of Mayfair, or abandon the bustle of Camden Market for the broad, residential streets of Primrose Hill. London can switch out traffic and tour groups for chirping birds and lawn mowers within minutes. The...
You only need to step off the pavements of Piccadilly to be ensconced in the quiet, manicured streets of Mayfair, or abandon the bustle of Camden Market for the broad, residential streets of Primrose Hill. London can switch out traffic and tour groups for chirping birds and lawn mowers within minutes. The...
Antarctic adventure: cruises that explore the world’s most remote continent
Where To Stay In Malta in 2024
5 of the best experiences in Niagara Parks
Come for the falls, stay for the endless natural beauty, dramatic industrial architecture and colourful wildlife encounters.
A Foodie's Guide to Valletta
Five of the best destinations for swimming and snorkelling
This paradise island is a quieter, cheaper alternative to Bali
“The closest thing I’ve ever seen to Eden” – this is how award-winning actor Sam Neill describes Bali, and for many years the Indonesian island – one of 17,000 – has been a paradisiacal getaway for famous folk and the rest of us civilians.
But the past few years have seen its idyllic reputation begin to tarnish. Its oh-so-attractive beaches are suffering: due to waste management issues, much of the country’s 300,000 tons of plastic waste end up on its beaches or in waterways. Often you’ll see r
But the past few years have seen its idyllic reputation begin to tarnish. Its oh-so-attractive beaches are suffering: due to waste management issues, much of the country’s 300,000 tons of plastic waste end up on its beaches or in waterways. Often you’ll see r
The Best Festivals And Events In Malta
In the summer months, sun-soaked Malta transforms into the face of Europe’s music festival scene
Home eat home – Why Grenada's home-style dining is worth your time
Why Grenada should be on your 2024 to-go list
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Not-to-miss Activities In San Luis Obispo County
If you’re not familiar with San Luis Obispo County – ‘SLOCAL‘ or ‘SLO’ for short – don’t feel bad. Chances are that if you’ve spent any time on the sunny Californian coast, you’ve already been there.
The best beaches in Malta
Locals don’t refer to Malta as ‘the rock’ for no reason. Many of its three islands’ coastlines are cliff-edged and craggy, descending sharply into the crashing surf of the tempestuous Mediterranean Sea. It tracks then that most of the country’s bays and coves are of the stone and pebble variety, but that’s not to say there aren’t soft, sandy stretches if you know where to look.
The best hotels in Malta
An unassuming spit of land in the middle of the Mediterranean sea, Malta (and its sister islands Gozo and Comino) is a destination which has it all: ancient history, striking architecture, boundless natural beauty and an exhaustive array of accommodation – not to mention serious sunshine and ocean views for days. As adaptable as it is appealing, these three islands are a generous host for all kinds of bliss-filled getaways: whether it’s lounging by the pool before hitting vibey bars, hiking rugg
The best things to do in Malta
When it comes to immersive cultural breaks, Europe has a surfeit of options. But few of its cultural meccas can offer quite the seductive mix of deep-rooted history, uniquely flavoured cuisine and unfaltering sunshine as Malta. This tiny, 36 kilometre2 island (and its tinier confederates of Gozo and Comino) in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea is beautiful and beguiling, and the stuff of Greek myths to boot: some historians theorise it’s Thrinacia, the island where sun god Helios kept his favo
A weekend in Savannah
From its charming squares and antebellum architecture to its quirky museums and eclectic cuisine, Savannah seamlessly blends modernity and tradition.
The 10 best things to do in Valletta, Malta
Malta wears its Catholicism proudly, with every town and village featuring at least one ornate place of worship – and St John’s Co-Cathedral, slap bang in the middle of Malta, is the country’s crown jewel. Outside, muted Mannerist-style architecture belies an almost overwhelmingly elaborate Baroque interior. Within, nine chapels, a crypt hiding Grand Masters’ tombs, marble headstones denoting famous knights and endless artworks are just the beginning of the building’s many offerings.
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Treehouse Retreats In The UK - Stay
Country estates, with expansive manicured grounds and multi-generational activities, have always held a certain allure for Brits – particularly in the summertime. But Cowdray Treehouses are charming in winter, too.
Grand, UK stately homes have long been a seductive summer staycation. Now some of these historic piles are beginning to offer more evergreen attractions, with facilities that lend themselves to the UK’s colder months.
In spring 2023, Cowdray Park in West Sussex launched Treehouse Re
Grand, UK stately homes have long been a seductive summer staycation. Now some of these historic piles are beginning to offer more evergreen attractions, with facilities that lend themselves to the UK’s colder months.
In spring 2023, Cowdray Park in West Sussex launched Treehouse Re
Street races, superbowl and a Sphere: What’s on in 2024 in Las Vegas
With its first Formula 1 street race kicking off this month and a Super Bowl on the horizon, Las Vegas is rebranding itself as more than a gambling and pop concert destination, but a sporting hub for global fans.
When a city calls itself the ‘entertainment capital of the world’, visitors’ expectations are understandably high. And in Las Vegas, those expectations are usually met.
Millions of people (approximately 2.9 million in 2019) flock to the desert city for its lavish hotels, A-list entert
When a city calls itself the ‘entertainment capital of the world’, visitors’ expectations are understandably high. And in Las Vegas, those expectations are usually met.
Millions of people (approximately 2.9 million in 2019) flock to the desert city for its lavish hotels, A-list entert
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The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes | Picturehouse Recommends
Released in 2012, The Hunger Games rewrote the fantasy film rule book, minted Jennifer Lawrence as a bona fide movie star, and kickstarted a series that went on to generate nearly $3bn at the box office.
Now, more than 10 years since the dystopian trilogy whipped audiences into a frenzy of fandom, "tributes" get to dive back into Suzanne Collins' dark but captivating world, courtesy of this much- anticipated prequel.
Set 64 years before Katniss took her sister's place in the games, The Ballad
Now, more than 10 years since the dystopian trilogy whipped audiences into a frenzy of fandom, "tributes" get to dive back into Suzanne Collins' dark but captivating world, courtesy of this much- anticipated prequel.
Set 64 years before Katniss took her sister's place in the games, The Ballad
Haunted Mansion | Picturehouse Recommends
Since the rollicking success of the Pirates Of The Caribbean franchise , Disney has searched for cinematic tales inspired by its own theme park rides that can deliver the same level of thrills as their real-life counterparts.
Following on from The Country Bears, Tomorrowland and Jungle Cruise, Justin Simien's Haunted Mansion is set to recreate the heady highs of another classic Disney ride – this time with the emphasis on spooky spectacle.
The Haunted Mansion ride opened in Disneyland in 1969
Following on from The Country Bears, Tomorrowland and Jungle Cruise, Justin Simien's Haunted Mansion is set to recreate the heady highs of another classic Disney ride – this time with the emphasis on spooky spectacle.
The Haunted Mansion ride opened in Disneyland in 1969
What's Love Got To Do With It? | Picturehouse Recommends
Following the success of Ticket To Paradise, the big-screen rom-com revival continues apace with legendary Working Title producers Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner (Four Weddings And A Funeral, Billy Elliot, Pride & Prejudice and much, much more) bringing us What's Love Got To Do With It? Directed by icon of Indian cinema, Shekhar Kapur, What's Love... is a cross-cultural, heart-warming, star-studded romp designed to delight, move and inform. It is a sensory feast reminiscent of Love Actually and Brid
Dune actor Chang Chen’s travel stories | High Life Magazine
What was your first trip abroad?
My first trip abroad was to Japan for work – I went to the Tokyo Film Festival when I was 15 years old. Because Japan and Taiwan are very close geographically, my family and I would also go there quite often for holidays. It’s a country that’s always changing and evolving so there’s so much to see every time we go. We’ve travelled to all the big, popular cities but have also explored the lesser-known parts of the countryside over the years. The place that impres
My first trip abroad was to Japan for work – I went to the Tokyo Film Festival when I was 15 years old. Because Japan and Taiwan are very close geographically, my family and I would also go there quite often for holidays. It’s a country that’s always changing and evolving so there’s so much to see every time we go. We’ve travelled to all the big, popular cities but have also explored the lesser-known parts of the countryside over the years. The place that impres
Don't Worry Darling | Picturehouse Recommends
You'd be hard-pressed to find two "buzzier" names in Hollywood than Florence Pugh and Harry Styles right now. Other than Olivia Wilde herself, perhaps, who not only co-stars in Don't Worry Darling but is also back behind the camera after 2019's much-loved coming-of-age comedy Booksmart, which turned her into one of the hottest directing talents of today.
Wilde's sophomore feature-length release has her reuniting once again with Booksmart scribe Katie Silberman (Isn't It Romantic, Set It Up), pr
Wilde's sophomore feature-length release has her reuniting once again with Booksmart scribe Katie Silberman (Isn't It Romantic, Set It Up), pr
5 Domestic Psychological Thrillers to Watch Before Don’t Worry Darling
Olivia Wilde’s much-anticipated Don’t Worry Darling (2022) promises to shake up the suburban nightmare subgenre this week with an unsettling drama of domestic bliss that’s not entirely as it seems. With an all-star line-up – including one stadium-filling popstar, Harry Styles, in his first lead role – a trailer stuffed with enough Fifties outfits to have us all running to vintage stores and plenty of festival buzz, it’s set to be quite the movie moment of 2023. Ahead of Don’t Worry Darling’s arr
Where does the show Alba take place? Is Alba any good?
Alba has become the most-watched non-English TV show on Netflix, but what’s Alba about, who’s in it and, crucially, is it any good?
For the uninitiated, Alba is a Spanish-language drama that has climbed high up on the Netflix charts. This dark, tense series revolves around the titular woman, Alba, a woman who discovers she's been the victim of a terrible crime when she wakes up on a beach without any memory of the previous night.
Here's what you need to know about Alba.
Alba tells the story o
For the uninitiated, Alba is a Spanish-language drama that has climbed high up on the Netflix charts. This dark, tense series revolves around the titular woman, Alba, a woman who discovers she's been the victim of a terrible crime when she wakes up on a beach without any memory of the previous night.
Here's what you need to know about Alba.
Alba tells the story o
BA - The Club - What to watch: future films for travel lovers
There’s nothing quite like the sweeping vistas of the big screen to rouse that travel bug. Escape vicariously with six sensational new movies… then plan a cinema-worthy trip of your own
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: release date, plot, cast, trailer and everything we know
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds sees Paramount again adding to their expansive Star Trek universe.
Other franchises, to name a few, include Star Trek: Discovery, Picard, Lower Decks and Prodigy.
Following the success of Star Trek: Discovery season 2, and the popularity among Trekkies of a certain Captain Pike (though we suspect actor Anson Mount’s jawline has more to do with it), the Star Trek studio finally gave in to fan demand and green lit this latest spin off.
So, with strange new worlds o
Other franchises, to name a few, include Star Trek: Discovery, Picard, Lower Decks and Prodigy.
Following the success of Star Trek: Discovery season 2, and the popularity among Trekkies of a certain Captain Pike (though we suspect actor Anson Mount’s jawline has more to do with it), the Star Trek studio finally gave in to fan demand and green lit this latest spin off.
So, with strange new worlds o
The Flash: release date, plot, cast and everything we know about the movie
For a film about a superfast superhero, the road to release for The Flash has been frustratingly slow. First given the green light way back in 2004 but only scheduled for its big-screen release in 2023, the fastest man alive's first DC Extended Universe (DCEU) solo outing is hoping to add another win to the Marvel rival's patchy box office past.
Based on the titular long-running comic book character, it’s The Flash's most popular variant, Barry Allen, who’s fronting this flick. As with anything
Based on the titular long-running comic book character, it’s The Flash's most popular variant, Barry Allen, who’s fronting this flick. As with anything
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Part One): release date, cast, plot, trailer and everything we know
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Part One) is on the way.
As the release of the latest installment in Sony’s animated Spider-Man franchise – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Part One) — looms large, it’s fair to say superhero fatigue remains a myth.
With Spidey’s MCU counterpart Tom Holland helping Spider-Man: No Way Home break box office records, and no less than 10 superhero movie releases due in 2022, demand and anticipation are high.
What’s more, it doesn’t feel like four years si
As the release of the latest installment in Sony’s animated Spider-Man franchise – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Part One) — looms large, it’s fair to say superhero fatigue remains a myth.
With Spidey’s MCU counterpart Tom Holland helping Spider-Man: No Way Home break box office records, and no less than 10 superhero movie releases due in 2022, demand and anticipation are high.
What’s more, it doesn’t feel like four years si
Curzon - 5 Underseen Robert Pattinson Films to Watch Before The Batman
In the decade since The Twilight Saga wrapped up, Robert Pattinson has been working hard to establish himself as more than just a sparkling vampire with an oh-so-pretty face, and has made a name for himself in independent film thanks to his collaborations with Claire Denis, James Gray and the Safdie brothers, among others. Now, as R Patz and his stellar jawline return to franchise filmmaking with The Batman, there’s no better time to revisit some of the small-scale, unconventional and unfortunat
Actor Nick Offerman remembers his favourite travel experiences | High Life Magazine
The American actor, author and skilled woodworker opens up about kabuki bonfires, having a whisky named after him and Tasmania’s most ‘bonkers’ art museum…
Who are you and where you are right now?
My name is Nick Offerman and I am in Los Angeles, sitting on top of a hill looking out across the mountains.
When was your first trip abroad?
Gosh, I know it well, strangely. I am from Illinois, right in the middle of America, and the first commercial flight I took was so I could tour a kabuki sho
Who are you and where you are right now?
My name is Nick Offerman and I am in Los Angeles, sitting on top of a hill looking out across the mountains.
When was your first trip abroad?
Gosh, I know it well, strangely. I am from Illinois, right in the middle of America, and the first commercial flight I took was so I could tour a kabuki sho
Outlander actress Caitriona Balfe reveals her favourite travel memories | High Life Magazine
What’s been your favourite travel experience for work?
One that’s really memorable is when I went to India on a photoshoot. We did this whirlwind trip within four or five days that started in Goa, and then we ended up driving at night to a place called Hampi, which is a Unesco site and is absolutely stunning. We did everything from staying in a really western place in Goa to a very budget place in Hampi, and then ended up in a luxurious resort along the coast for the last couple of nights. It w
One that’s really memorable is when I went to India on a photoshoot. We did this whirlwind trip within four or five days that started in Goa, and then we ended up driving at night to a place called Hampi, which is a Unesco site and is absolutely stunning. We did everything from staying in a really western place in Goa to a very budget place in Hampi, and then ended up in a luxurious resort along the coast for the last couple of nights. It w
Star Trek: Discovery star Shazad Latif talks travel | High Life Magazine
What do you miss most when you’re away?
The first thing I did when I got to Australia was buy a bag of tea. I had to do a two-week quarantine when I got here so I bought lots of tea bags. I love tea. I’m an Assam kinda guy. That aside, I’d say a long autumn walk is what I miss. Going for long walks, stopping off at a pub, watching canal boats. I do love London. It’s such a great city. We have good parks.
Have you ever accepted a role because of where it’s shooting?
No, I’m not big enough yet
The first thing I did when I got to Australia was buy a bag of tea. I had to do a two-week quarantine when I got here so I bought lots of tea bags. I love tea. I’m an Assam kinda guy. That aside, I’d say a long autumn walk is what I miss. Going for long walks, stopping off at a pub, watching canal boats. I do love London. It’s such a great city. We have good parks.
Have you ever accepted a role because of where it’s shooting?
No, I’m not big enough yet
Summer on film
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Five Oscar-winning destinations | High Life Magazine
Arguably the movie that brought wuxia (a film sub-genre about ancient Chinese martial arts) to the West, Ang Lee’s highly choreographed masterwork made the most of China’s vast and varied topography. Shot in part at the world’s largest film studio in Hengdian, much footage was also captured on location, including the film’s most iconic scene: a mid-air sword fight between Jen Yu (Ziyi Zhang) and Li Mu Bai (Yun-Fat Chow), which took place among the towering grasses of Mukeng Bamboo Forest in east
Jokers through the ages
A breakdown of the actors who've played Batman's nemesis throughout the ages for High Life Magazine
Curzon - The Seven Best Bond Theme Songs Of All Time
No film franchise is more synonymous with chart-topping tie-ins than James Bond, and this month, with Daniel Craig hitting screens as the superslick superspy for the final time to the dulcet tones of Billie Eilish’s title song No Time To Die, we reflect on some of the franchise’s most successful singles. Featuring the likes of Paul McCartney, Shirley Bassey and Adele, these are the seven best Bond songs from across the franchise’s 58-year history.
Even those who have never seen a Bond film will
Even those who have never seen a Bond film will
BA - The Club - Plane spotting: British Airways in the movies
The first four minutes of Ken Annakin’s Paper Tiger could be mistaken for a well-executed Boeing ad. With sunset-backed take-offs, hazy runway long shots and above-the-cloud views of the iconic 747 – all accompanied by a sweeping score by Roy Budd (Get Carter, Who Dares Wins) – it’s enough to stoke a tear or two. It’s also a suitably grandiose start to a film bearing the heft of 1970s mega-stars David Niven and Toshirô Mifune, even if the movie itself didn’t quite live up to critics’ expectation
Curzon - True Crime Movies to Watch Before House of Gucci
Killing sprees and homicides, money laundering and theft... real-life misdemeanours are always tantalising on the big screen. Ahead of this month’s House of Gucci, starring Lady Gaga as a fashion-mogul murderess, we take a look at some of the best crime movies based on true stories.
All the money in the world (2017)
Renowned for its last-minute leading-man swap – with Christopher Plummer taking over Kevin Spacey’s role – Ridley Scott’s retelling of billionaire penny-pincher John Paul Getty’s r
All the money in the world (2017)
Renowned for its last-minute leading-man swap – with Christopher Plummer taking over Kevin Spacey’s role – Ridley Scott’s retelling of billionaire penny-pincher John Paul Getty’s r
Dune director Denis Villeneuve's favourite filming locations | High Life Magazine
He may shy away from being labelled an auteur, but when Denis Villeneuve makes a movie, it’s hard to look at the screen and not know it’s his. The Oscar-nominated Canadian filmmaker is known for his challenging stories and distinctive visual flair, the latter established in no small part by his deft choice of filming locations. Ahead of his latest release – the star-studded epic sci-fi Dune – we take a look through his back catalogue and celebrate the places behind the plots...
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