2 d. ago London leaver: 'I left my band the Holloways and then quit Archway to follow my heart to rural Austria'

London had always been a shock to Alfie Jackson’s system, but after five UK indie number one singles as a stalwart of the city’s music scene, the musician was more than willing to follow his girlfriend home to her native Austria

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5 d. ago Secret Cold War spy school in Scotland where famous writers trained as Russian linguists

The fishing village was home to the Joint Services School for Linguistics, where servicemen including Alan Bennett, Dennis Potter and Michael Frayn were trained in Russian language and culture during the Cold War

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5 d. ago London leaver: 'I quit a promising career to travel the world full time'

A sabbatical gave Kate Woodley a taste for travel that made returning to London corporate culture hard to stomach

Transport

6 d. ago Stunning village where cars aren't allowed feels like stepping back in time

Quaint fishing village has a picture-perfect harbour, historic cobbled streets, a gorgeous tidal pool and a lovely stretch of sandy beach - and no cars are allowed inside the village

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7 d. ago UK's quaint fishing village with blue boats and stunning views feels 'frozen in time'

Northumberland village is one of the UK's most picturesque fishing villages, boasting charming cottages, sweeping views of the sea and plenty of fresh air — perfect for a serene getaway.

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8 d. ago London leaver: 'We bought in Clapham but work has taken us to Brussels, Barcelona and now Singapore'

Having expected to live in Clapham and work as a lawyer, Charlotte Hunka has instead found herself travelling the world with her husband’s job

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9 d. ago I visited the tiny Cornish fishing village from famous TV show – with treasure hunting and no crowds

WITH its tiny, twisty streets that lead to the harbour, there’s something magical about the small Cornish fishing village that is the setting for ITV’s Doc Martin.   The TV series, set in stunning Port Isaac, aired its final episode in 2022 but its legacy lives on.   Daily tours take in some of the most famous landmarks and...

Culture

2 w. ago London leaver: 'I swapped London for a Portuguese fishing village after two holidays there'

Londoner Kate, who loves to surf, saw a golden opportunity when she heard about Portugal’s D7 Visa

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3 w. ago London leaver: 'We swapped Putney for Essex to get dogs — and halved our living costs in the process'

The couple left London for a bigger home for their dogs and haven’t looked back

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