Culture

Wondering how to spend your valuable two days off? Let SLMan be your guide in our What To Do This Weekend roundup…

Non-fiction publishers tend to save their best for autumn. This year, the 5 star reviews are already in full flow for Sir Elton John, Sir Lenny and Sir Trevor. Louis Theroux’s is a must read but we’re not all that sure how we feel about giving David Cameron our money. Regardless, here are 8 of the newest to know about now.

From Prohibition-style speakeasies through to some of the very best bars in the world, New York has it all when it comes to drinking destinations. Here’s where to sip in style.

The feel good factor that comes from watching a good documentary is hard to beat and the world of sport has been a great backdrop to some of the best. Below are our top 12 available to watch online now. Expect oldies, newbies but first and foremost, goodies.

Jack Guinness is the vicar’s son who throws the parties you want to be at. With a roster of enviable model friends – including Alexa Chung, Daisy Lowe and Georgia May Jagger – where Guinness goes, the crowds follow. The model-turned DJ-turned presenter shares his little black book with SLMan, giving us a glimpse into his favourite places for everything from fry-ups and pints to British tailoring.

There is really no excuse to have still not gotten into podcasts. Fascinating people, compelling conversations, on demand – it’s time to catch up. If you’ve enjoyed all the below already then you’re on the same page but for the rest of you, here are some of the best episodes to start you off.

We can’t deny our love for beach holidays, but when it comes to adventurous getaways, there’s nothing that beats seeing the world by stream train or shunting through lush landscapes. From the Italian route on the Orient Express to a view of the Canadian Rockies through panoramic windows, here’s our favourite train journeys you can board from around the world…

Amsterdam’s crowded canals, protests ripping through Barcelona’s core, cruise ships marring Dubrovnik’s beauty – some of our best-loved travel spots are creaking under the weight of their popularity. As overtourism rages on, it’s a good moment to celebrate some lesser-travelled destinations, places where congested streets and soaring prices aren’t the norm. From Kanazawa in Japan to Dinant in Belgium, SL contributor Olivia Rawes highlights six alternatives for crowd-free travel.

Get set for hours of entertainment this month, with some of our favourite programmes returning to our screens and incredible debuts that will keep you hooked.

From the fashion to the romance, Paris will always be one of our favourite European cities. Easy to get to from London thanks to the Eurostar, home to some of the world’s finest food and a source of sartorial inspiration on every street, there are several reasons why we return time and time again. Read on for our ultimate Paris travel guide...