The October 20 Edition
Welcome to our big, bold, beautiful Europe issue, the annual edition that has everyone at Sunday Life dreaming of a Continental sojourn. We’ve packed this week’s edition with inspirational travel reading.
‘Renovating with Google Translate’: what it’s really like buying a home in Europe
Fantasising about an Umbrian holiday home or an airy apartment right by the Acropolis? Meet three women who’ve made their European home dreams come true.
- by Dilvin Yasa
On a trip to Venice I discovered the magic of the city, but also the tragedy it faces
Steadily rising water levels have scientists predicting that San Marco will be permanently underwater and uninhabitable by as early as 2100.
- by Tess Woods
Opinion
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Last time I was in Paris I’d hoped for a marriage proposal. It wasn’t to be
My now-husband, usually a fan of the predictable, later explained that he wasn’t going to do the clichéd proposal.
- by Jessica Rowe
The cuisine of Italy is not just pizza, pasta and gelato. It’s so much more
Food feeds the soul, and there’s no better country to feast to your heart’s content.
- by Maria Pasquale
Michael Jackson’s daughter on prioritising her mental health amid her music career
Casting off the pressure of Hollywood life, Paris Jackson finds comfort in nature and meditation.
- by Sonia Haria
‘Why I give everything away’: How this perfumer achieves her enviable French style
Perfumer Marie du Petit Thouars reveals the unusual move she makes with her wardrobe twice a year.
- by Georgie Gordon
Ronan Keating: ‘I decided to marry somebody I hadn’t known for that long’
The Irish singer on how grieving his mother’s death changed how he looked at relationships.
- by Jane Rocca
‘Glass skin’ is in. Here’s how to achieve the catwalk-worthy makeup look
“Fresh, plump and hydrated skin” is one of the hottest beauty trends.
- by Stephanie Darling
How does eating like an Italian rate with a dietitian?
Fashion entrepreneur Breeana Smith shares her day on a plate while living in Positano.
- by Nicole Economos
Looking for the European hot spots without the crowds? This is where to go
Here are six destinations that take you off the beaten track.
- by Michael Gebicki
How to create a Greek island vibe in your home
Be inspired by whitewashed buildings and the sparkling Aegean Sea, from Hydra to Athens, it’s where we’d rather be.
- by Georgie Gordon
Adam Liaw’s ham and pea risotto
Adding peas towards the end of the cooking process will bring out pops of fresh sweetness.
- by Adam Liaw
Adam Liaw’s strawberry and mascarpone parfait
Parfait can refer to a pâté-type arrangement of chicken livers, a French frozen custard or an arrangement of fruit, cream and sorbet. This is more the latter.
- by Adam Liaw
Libra: Setting boundaries is your secret to success this week
Free weekly forecast in life, love and career from renowned astrologer, Hedy Damari.
- by Hedy Damari
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