Elizabeth Bennett

Finding an excuse to travel is never exactly necessary, but sometimes a specific event can inspire a whole trip or make the decision between two destinations that much easier. A landmark art exhibition or a unique chance to see the work of someone you admire up close is a great starting point for visiting a new place, or perhaps revisiting somewhere you love spending time in.

Carol Douglas wanted to study art as a teenager, but her parents didn’t see the point and she spent decades regretting what might have been. She now has an exhibition at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Shoulder season is the perfect time to visit Spain's most southern state, home to quintessential classics like flamenco, tapas and sweeping sandy beaches.

Just south of the Spanish-French border in Catalonia’s Empordà, the town of Cadaqués and its surrounding lunar-like Cap de Creus peninsula were once home to Salvador Dalí. Elizabeth Bennett explores the houses and otherworldly landscapes that inspired his surrealist work.

Ever feel like you’re an impostor, who’s bluffing their way through life? You’re not alone. Even the world’s most brilliant minds suffer from the fear of being ‘found out’. But what causes impostor syndrome? And can you overcome it?

Revelling in a fascinating history, an eye-catching mix of Gothic and Art Nouveau architecture, and a choice of world-class galleries, Palma proves Mallorca is about much more than the beaches the island is so well known for.

Chile is one of the world’s premier stargazing destinations, thanks to its geographical position, climate and expansive stretches of wilderness. Here, local author and astronomer Rodrigo Zúñiga Vásquez shares his favourite places and top tips.

Patricia Swan thought she might be considered too old to care for young children. But now she and her husband are looking after three siblings under seven

From swap meets to looking after clothes correctly, you can save cash while making your children’s wardrobes more sustainable

Interiors experts share their favourite low-cost ideas, from adding colour with cushions to removeable wallpaper

I am unsure if many people arrive at Six Senses Fort Barwara in a battered hire car, though I suspect Mr Smith and I may have been the first. It’s cliche to describe India as a place of contrasts but the journey and the destination couldn’t have been more different. After dodging numerous potholes, a herd of goats and a car speeding the wrong way down the highway (yes, really), arriving in the safe arms of the Six Senses felt like one big exhale.

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Our editor Elizabeth Bennett shares her ideal 48 hours in Barcelona with you, from the best place to stay, to the not to miss neighborhoods, via her must-book dinner spots.