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THE LYING LIFE OF ADULTS
Netflix
Naples in Italy takes the spotlight again in the latest adaptation of an Elena Ferrante novel. Following the success of the My Brilliant Friend series, the Italian author turns her attention to Naples in the 1990s in The Lying Life of Adults. The city is seen through the eyes of adolescent Giovanna as she changes from a sweet 12-yearold girl to a sulking, aggressive teenager, and the Netflix series shows the different sides of Naples, from TV the upper echelons of Neapolitan society to the working class streets.
MY FAMILY AND OTHER ENEMIES
By Mary Novakovich
Shortlisted for the 2023 Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards Travel Book of the Year, My Family and Other Enemies is part travelogue, part memoir through the hinterland of Croatia. The debut novel from successful travel journalist Mary Novakovich, the book explores her ongoing relationship with the little known region of Lika in central Croatia, where her parents were born. “It’s a region of wild beauty that has been battered by centuries of conflict,” says Mary, and the book is full of stories showing the resilience and humour found in the people from the region.
Book
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Transport yourself around the world with our selection of the latest books and TV releases – take your pick from Italy, Croatia, China and Japan
AN ENGLISHMAN IN BEIJING
By Brian Salter Book
A travel guidebook about the real Beijing that promises to reveal what others fail to tell you, it features 150 amazing tourist attractions. Written by expat journalist Brian Salter, who spent several years exploring China’s capital while working for China Daily Online, it combines what to see and do with pithy cultural observations, detailed travel instructions and plenty of colour photos. As well as featuring the big hitters – the Great Wall, the Forbidden City – Brian covers Beijing’s 150-plus museums, including the world’s only eunuch museum, a tap water museum, and eight transport-themed museums.
THE MAKANAI: COOKING FOR THE MAIKO HOUSE
Netflix
Based on the popular graphic novel Maiko-San Chi No Makanai-San, this Netflix series follows the story of Kiyo, who moves to the geiko district of Kyoto and becomes a Makanai, a person who cooks meals, at a house where Maiko (geiko apprentices, the Kyoto dialect word for geisha) live together. Joined by her childhood friend, the pair immerse themselves in the vibrant world of geiko and maiko courtesans and delicious food while following their passions.
TV
DISCOVER Daytona Beach
In this episode of our Travel Insider Podcast we’re travelling to the Atlantic coast of Florida and the fun-filled city of Daytona Beach – famed for its fast cars, lively boardwalk and arts and foodie scene.
While the Daytona International Speedway plays a huge role in the city’s identity, history, and culture, there’s a whole heap more to explore than just the race track. Life on the waterfront
Our host Rebecca Miles talks to Patrick Sullivan, the manager of Rose Villa Restaurant – a central part of Daytona’s history and foodie scene, and Andrew Booth, director of communications at Daytona Beach, for the lowdown on local life.
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VISIT Fort Lauderdale
In the latest episode of our podcast, we’re heading to Fort Lauderdale, a city on Florida’s south-east Atlantic coast, and the county of Broward.
It’s home to a diverse, welcoming community and more than 300 miles of canals, as well as a stunning stretch of beach. Joining our host to share their love of the area is Paul Mason and Tracey Vaughan from the Broward County tourist board. A city of contrasts
Visitors to Fort Lauderdale love its active, outdoors lifestyle, and a hint of luxury hangs over the city. But the county is also home to the Everglades, so it provides an exhilarating mix of wildlife and glamour.
