Nashville is Music City – and it’s not all about country

Irene Thomas loves the vibe in Nashville and found the ‘country’ inside her at the Honky Tonks

In the footsteps of Jean Cocteau

One of the appeals of Menton on the French Riviera is the largest museum dedicated to the works of Jean Cocteau (1889-1963), a famous French artist who died fifty years ago. Frederic exolores the museum and the three towns forever linked with his work.

Identity and Passport Service

From the website:

“The Identity and Passport Service is responsible for issuing UK passports and identity cards and for the registration of births, marriages and deaths in England and Wales. It is an executive agency of the Home Office.”

Doha: budget v luxury

Regardless of whether you’ve run out of riyals or have oodles of cash to splash, there’s plenty to do in Doha. Ahead of National Day which falls on December 18, Cd-traveller tells you how to make the most of your time in the Qatari capital

A Chorus Line high kicks its way into the West End

Broadway favourite, A Chorus Line, has returned to the West End for the first time since its first London season, which opened in 1976 and won the Olivier Award for Best Musical

Staines, Pomposity and Publicity

I can’t resist a comment or two on the ridiculous issue that is happening in Staines. Some of the worthies of this town near Heathrow want to change the name to try and remove the image that the comedian, Ali G, has placed on them. And what do they want to change it to? Staines-on-Thames which sounds like something nasty is floating down the river.

Five fab World Heritage Sites in China

Heading to the Middle Kingdom for Chinese New Year? Good call. It’s never been difficult to guarantee satisfaction in China – the country is crammed full of no fewer than 37 World Heritage Sites. Here’s five of our favourites…