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Aussie rules: the stunning revival of a ‘Bush Modern’ home

Just 40 minutes from Melbourne, a beautifully designed country house which feels ‘totally isolated’

Capri: poetry and ocean

A trip to the Italian island was inspired by verse. But could my trip to the real place live up to expectations?

Let them eat 80% cocoa

A visit to the Marie Antoinette show at the V&A gives rise to thoughts of outrageous luxury

Just visiting... Copenhagen

48 hours in a city designed for life

Georgia on my mind

For memorably vivid flavours, fly direct to the former Soviet republic

Patti Smith on the night that changed her life

In an extract from her new memoir, the punk poet recalls her chance meeting with husband Fred ‘Sonic’ Smith in 1976

Tread softly: 15 of the best retro trainers

Chunky shoes make a big impression, but these super-slim sneakers have a more streamlined appeal

‘I’m furious. Every year, my harvest shrinks…’

It’s been a summer of great abundance, on almost everyone’s allotment except mine

Days of wine and noses: the life of a critic

Getting paid to drink all day might sound like a dream job. But what’s it really like to be a wine critic?

Singburi, London: ‘A suburban institution is reborn in Shoreditch’

It’s a long way from Leytonstone, but the Thai food is just as good as ever

The pleasure boat that became a symbol of the north-east

In a corner of Britain scarred by post-industrial decline, the Teesside Princess sails up and down in a spirit of resilience. Has talk of regeneration buoyed spirits on board?

We love: fashion fixes for the week ahead

Mel C fronts JW Anderson’s new campaign, Glenn Martens comes to H&M, Blunt brollies tackle winter rains

I’m new to facials. What should I know before I start?

Prepare to be transformed, but be warned: there is no one-size-fits-all solution

Tomos Parry: Venison salad and leeks with laverbread

Our new chef at large adds French flare to his take on the Welsh coastline

The man who grows Chanel No 5

‘I was born into this world of perfume’, says Joseph Mul, who cultivates plants used in fragrances on his family farm

Midweek treat: buttered quinces, almond crumbs

A really rich and luxurious fruity, nutty feast

Swiss bliss: the Grand Hotel Belvedere is back on top

After extensive renovations, the Alps are once again alive to the sounds of this landmark five-star hotel

Greek drama: an ancient farmhouse finds the spotlight

A traditional farmhouse in Greece makes a feature of its fascinating history