Claudia Winkleman

3 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Paula Hardy |Johnny Prince |Anna Selby |Claudia Winkleman

After a difficult few decades, visitors are returning to the North African nation in their droves - and it's easier than ever to join themI had started my week in Fes, at the World Sacred Music Festival, where I was seated in a royal ceremonial space, Bab Makina, watching whirling dervishes, chanting sufi sects, the angelic-voiced French mezzo-soprano, Battista Acquaviva, and the sama of Meknes whose rapturous polyphonic songs preserve some of the most beautiful Arabic poetry of Al-Andalus.

3 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Anna Selby |Claudia Winkleman |Nicki Grihault |Johnny Prince

The bureaucracy is frustrating and vigilance is required, but this country's natural beauty and affordable cost of living are hard to beatI first landed in Cape Town back in 2004, at 22 years old, for a one-year study-abroad programme with the University of Edinburgh. I'd never set foot on the African continent before, but I was completely hooked the moment I stepped off the plane. My mind was blown, seeing a buzzing city surrounded by incredible scenery, from Table Mountain to the Atlantic Ocean.

1 month ago | telegraph.co.uk | Anna Selby |Claudia Winkleman |Nicki Grihault |Sarah Baxter

In this glorious region of southern Africa, the only crowds are the herds of magnificent wildlifeIn Botswana, they named their currency, pula, after their most precious commodity. Their diamonds? No - it's the rain. The word means "blessings", too, and perhaps that's hardly surprising given the Kalahari covers 70 per cent of this parched country. The Kalahari, though, is not the endless expanse of sand that might first appear in your mind's eye.

1 month ago | telegraph.co.uk | Claudia Winkleman |Nicki Grihault |Sarah Baxter |Michelle Jana Chan

But in the spirit of change (honestly, just writing that made me feel nauseous) I decided to "go along" (I do this a lot but happily it never materialises into anything). "Sure" I said, smiling to myself as I knew he'd find nothing. Somewhere fast, quick, easy, possibly offering a deal this close to the school holidays. "Why not?" I lied as I made notes on my 2026/7 wall planner and bought next year's Christmas ribbon (crimson velvet, wide). I'm afraid I had to step in.

Feb 3, 2025 | thegoodwebguide.co.uk | Claudia Winkleman |Annabel Jack

Regardless of your status with romantic entanglements, you’ll always have your gals – the true loves of your life. And what better way to celebrate these important people than Galentine’s Day? Celebrated on 13th February, Galentine’s Day is that glorious prelude to Valentine’s and makes for the perfect excuse to toast the sisters you choose. This relatively new day is devoted to honouring female friendships and that unique bond shared between the most treasured of gal pals. You know the ones.