Features journalist, copywriter and trend reporter covering travel, design, health, beauty, work and culture
A Weekend in Palma
Often overlooked by Mallorca's beaches and villages, lively Palma - with its historic architecture, abundance of art and thriving food scene - is a must-visit destination, says Spain-based writer, Elizabeth Bennett. She shares an insider's guide to Palma's hotspots and hidden treasures.
Postcard from Cadaqués
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.
The best hotels in Barcelona
Whether you're embarking on a Gaudí pilgrimage, exploring the charming Gothic quarter or checking out the many modern art galleries, the Catalan capital is full to the brim with history, culture and art. However, with an average 300 days of sunshine a year, taking to the beach or enjoying a relaxed meal in one of the city’s picturesque squares is just as enjoyable.
How sustainable design is transforming the hotel sector
While sustainable initiatives in various forms are now frequently found throughout the hospitality sector, how has a drive to net-zero impacted hotel design? Introducing the planet-friendly pioneers of the architecture and interiors world.
48 hours in… Barcelona
Barcelona local Elizabeth Bennett designs two perfect days in the sunny Spanish city
The hidden Spanish holiday hotspots where you can avoid crowds – and tourist trap prices
Think you know Spain? Elizabeth Bennett shares the unexpected, unspoiled destinations enjoyed by the locals that you should add to your holiday plans
What it's really like to renovate a house abroad
Elizabeth Bennett talks to four homeowners about their experiences undertaking a project abroad
A new start after 60: I saw children caged on the US-Mexico border – and my life changed completely
When Fiona Burke saw the shocking images in lockdown, she knew she had to help. Now she spends four months each winter volunteering on the border, helping migrants who are battling the odds
Is This The End Of 'Clean Beauty'?
There was a point in the mid 2010s when you couldn’t scroll Instagram, buy a cookbook or choose your lunch without being served an onslaught of ‘clean’ options. It wasn’t long before we were being called to question whether the products in our bathrooms were as dirty as our kitchens.
Your place to grow
Finding the happy balance between what you know and where you could go
Review: Palazzo delle Pietre
Having only been to Rome for a quick visit 15 years ago, I’d forgotten how much it lives up to its reputation as a living museum. As you wander the city centre, it feels like ancient sites are as frequent as gelato stops, and whether you're queuing for a pizza slice or walking to the metro you can’t avoid seeing an impressive ruin or architectural wonder.
More women are applying for jobs in Europe than North America. Why?
A confluence of economic and social factors is driving higher job applications from women in Europe.
9 of the Top Gaudí Buildings in Barcelona
One of the leaders of the Modernisme movement—the Catalan take on art nouveau—Antoni Gaudí’s unique design style shaped Barcelona at the turn of the century.
Here comes the sun
The benefits of letting positives land - and keeping them in a sunshine folder
The best things to do in Barcelona
There aren’t many European cities where you can marvel at mind-bending architecture and world-class works of art in the morning and spend the afternoon swimming in the warm Mediterranean. Barcelona, however, is one of them. The city’s beachside location creates a laidback attitude and slower pace in comparison to its European counterparts, all of which adds to its appeal.