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Exploring new horizons
Following on from his successful mission to become the first person to circumnavigate the globe in a balloon, Bertrand Piccard has now set his sights on developing a solar-powered plane. He tells Richard Middleton why he needs to push himself to the limit.
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Access all areas
Charitable donors fund almost all of the world’s great cultural institutions, allowing art galleries, opera houses, museums and theatres to remain open. But why do people give away huge amounts of money? Richard Middleton discovers that it is not completely altruistic; there are exclusive benefits to be had.
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Cultural embrace
A new generation of Chinese artists are drawing inspiration from Western techniques to develop a new style. Kathryn Grant looks at three artists who have successfully borrowed foreign ideas while remaining true to their cultural traditions.
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Giving it away
Recent headlines about Bill Gates and Warren Buffet giving away substantial amounts of their fortunes have made philanthropy a hot topic. Simon Philip at Deloitte and Nigel Harris at NPC explain how to put your money where it can do the most good.
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Space for the future
Adding the latest technologies to a stylish home can end up cluttering a carefully designed room. However, Sharon Flaherty finds that interior designers are rising to the challenge, producing solutions that integrate technology and design without compromising on space or luxury.
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Jewel personality
Jewellery adorns almost every woman on the planet, its main function to inspire desire. Jewellery has been intrinsically tied to beauty and the feminine for a long time, says Jennifer Whitenor, but are things changing as jewellery becomes more accessible?
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Joie de vivre
The land of food, style and romance, France captures the imagination and fills it with exquisite pleasures. But why be content with a weekend, or a flyby visit? Make France your home and enjoy the croissants, couture and culture any time you like.
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Behind the tiara
This year the Queen turned 80, and has seen the world celebrate with her. James Franklin asks how this anniversary has helped us better understand this woman about whom we know so little, and whose life of duty is not yet over.
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St Moritz vs Klosters
If certain slopes project an aura of exclusivity, then St Moritz and Klosters in Switzerland together capture the essence of a luxury ski resort. Both have been the vacation mainstay for figures such as Prince Charles, Princess Caroline of Monaco, Donald Trump and Tom Cruise, to name a few. However, how do they compare? We put them through their paces to find out which resort reigns as King of the Mountains.
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Telling times
If you thought watches were simply for telling the time, you are very much mistaken. Today, a watch says as much about who you are as any other accessory. Ayden Peach looks at the images on offer.
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On the festival sail
The laid back peoples of the Mediterranean coastline are always looking for an excuse to party, and thousands of festivals take place on the shores of this almost landlocked sea. Thomas Cabieces picks four of his favourites.
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