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Rome | Finding wellness in the Eternal City at Dedica Anthology Hotel

I sat enchanted by the tranquility of the Italian countryside as my train hurtled from Venice to Rome at 253km/h, heading towards a city known for having three millennia of history. Upon arrival, I clambered into the sidecar of a lime green, classic Vespa next to the driver and, with the Italian sunshine warming my face, sped off into the noisy traffic. Feeling as if I was in the 1950s film ‘Roman Holiday’, I could barely contain my excitement as we approached our destination, the Dedica Antholo
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Patagonia opens environmental activism cafe to connect Londoners | Living

Outdoor clothing company Patagonia is spearheading a movement of grassroots activism, to fight back against climate crisis in sight. In honour of the ‘Action Works’ initiative, a radical café has opened up in East London’s trendiest area, Broadway Market, to connect people who want to take climate action but are not equipped with the tools.

Within this space for environmental activism, like-minded individuals have the option to receive activist training, develop their campaigning skills and rea
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Dale Chihuly on his latest exhibition at Kew Gardens | Living

Dale Chihuly, the world renowned glass sculptor, has been pushing the boundaries of contemporary art over the last five decades. London’s Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew is hosting his latest exhibition, Reflections on nature, running until 27th October. Kew Gardens’ botanical collection of over 50,000 plants provides a scenic and unique backdrop for his colourful collection of blown glass from the past 50 years.

Unless you are following a map to find each individual piece of art, wandering around
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My eco-job: I run a coral nursery in the Maldives | Living

Could you imagine what it would be like to live and work on a paradise island in the Maldives? A place where your shoes won't be deemed necessary as the only surfaces your feet will ever touch are the silky ivory white sands of its paradise beaches. Or the fresh turquoise waters inviting you for a dive as you jump off the boat - your main mode of commute.

No shops or busy streets to distract you. Velaa is a 400 x 400 sq m private island, hosting a 5-star luxury resort, located in the gorgeous N
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I visited a 120,000 honey bee sanctuary in the heart of London | Living

Imagine trying to tell your friends, who are 3 km away, the exact whereabouts of a good place to eat. None of those friends have smartphones, and you have to communicate by dancing and vigorously shaking your hips with everyone around you. I have just described to you the bees’ form of communication, the ‘Waggle Dance’.

A strangely comical phenomenon Sabine Leitner is used to observing as the main beekeeper at the New Acropolis School of Philosophy. “For bees, this dance is a fantastic way to i
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Tried and tested: Was Glastonbury Festival 2019 really plastic-free? | Living

The themes of climate change and the environment took centre stage at Glastonbury this year along with the unforgettable Stormzy, The Killers and The Cure. I went along to join the fun, and witnessed numerous prestigious acts praise Glastonbury’s commitment to reducing the environmental impact of the festival. But did the festival achieve its goal to make plastic a thing of the past?

How did Glastonbury Festival intend to go plastic-free?

This year, Michael and Emily Eavis made the historic de
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What is Tencel? The sustainable fabric everyone is talking about | Living

Despite soaring interest in sustainable fashion, efforts to create major industry changes are slowing down, according to a report by the Global Fashion Agenda.

Brands are still committing time and effort to sourcing innovative materials that are durable and ethically-made.

One such fabric fitting the bill is Tencel. Its fibres are being used in materials for designers and retailers including Ted Baker, Victoria’s Secret and Levi’s and by sustainable fashion brands such as People Tree. But what
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5 events at London Craft Week boasting sustainable credentials | Living

More and more people are seeking craft-based activities to help them enrich their free time and to enable them to create something that makes them proud. In the spirit of art and crafts, we popped along to London Craft Week to see some exhibitions and events.

Here are the ones that really caught our eye for being unique and sustainable:

We visited the RÆBURN LAB in Hackney and were inspired by the brand’s commitment to ensuring their iconic designs are “REMADE, REDUCED and RECYCLED.” The RÆBUR