I have every right to play Shylock as a woman - but James Bond should always be a man
Even in 2025, women can feel nervousness around portraying male characters
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I spent $9,000 for just one night on Europe's leading luxury train. Here are 5 reasons it's worth the splurge — and one why it isn't.
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is a famous luxury sleeper train in Europe. I recently booked a one-night ride in the lowest tier of accommodation,...
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Venice is installing speed cameras on its canals after a series of deadly accidents
Venice is deploying aquatic speed cameras to enforce speed limits on its iconic canals. This follows several fatal incidents along the historic...
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The little UK city named world's most beautiful - not York, Bath or London
Many UK cities hold a quintessential charm that captures the heart and interest of a host of travellers, both nationally and internationally. Finding...
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The Profile Hemingway Could Never Live Down
When Lillian Ross profiled the celebrated novelist, the world saw ridicule and ruin. But letters between the reporter and her subject reveal...
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Simon Calder’s five off-the-radar European cities to visit this spring
Who wants to be an “overtourist”? Not you. Fortunately, for every just-too-popular Amsterdam, Barcelona and Venice there are a hundred other...
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The 'Venice of Portugal' is a lesser-known gem that costs £23 to travel to
Winding canals, colourful buildings and waterside cafés are synonymous with the maze-like city of Venice. But they can also be found in a...
Read MoreFrom the Archives: Songwriter Cole Porter Dies
Cole Porter, 71, one of America’s great song and musical comedy writers, died Thursday night in St. John’s Hospital, Santa Monica. He was...
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