48 hours in Bamurru Plains: luxury safari, the Australian way

This Northern Territory eco-resort takes glamping to the next level, offering guests the chance to get close to crocs and beautiful bird life – all without getting their hands too dirty

The Stirling prize 2015: the virtues of quiet craft

The shortlist for this year’s Stirling prize is dominated by ‘whispering’ candidates – scrupulous designs of brick and timber

How whisky distillers escaped getting stuck in a butt

That’s a kind of barrel, oh ye of smutty mind – and one that nearly became an endangered species, to the dismay of Scotch-makers

How food makes a holiday

From stickily ripe green figs in Turkey to Argentinian steak or a simple French salad of tomatoes and garlic, food can define your trip abroad. How much a part does food play in your holiday destinations?

How the poshed-up polo shirt became the ultimate humblebrag

René Lacoste’s sporty summer staple is back as the surprise cult item of the year, thanks to the sudden interest of the high-end fashion houses

The Osmothèque: France’s library of smells is a breath of fresh air

The collection in Versailles has the formula of every new fragrance and also stocks sniffing samples of classic perfumes to conjure up your most cherished memories. Original-formula Old Spice, anyone?