A trip down memory lane

When I was aged 10, the farmers used to come round the schools to pick volunteers to work on the farms during the summer holidays, mainly to help bring in the harvest. The country was still building u

SOMETIMES it felt as if I was the only competent one in the family. Take our big American trip, for instance. Everyone – my husband and all the kids – had been bungling it from the start. I suppose th

This week’s dream: the forest of rock in ...

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IT’S all inclusive,” Brenda said, flopping on to my bed without taking off her new espadrilles. I had no idea what “all inclusive” meant, but I didn’t let on. Until 10 minutes ago, I hadn’t known what

Sri Lanka feels like a secret that has been kept for far too long. Magnificent ancient ruins, beautiful beaches, lush greenery and luxurious, affordable stays mean that this destination has it all. An