Travel & Culture Editor · Paris
Sophie Laurent writes about travel, film, music and games. She has travelled to more than forty countries, mostly by train, and believes the best trips are the slow ones. She also programmes a small monthly film club in her neighbourhood.
Independent and community cinemas are adapting with repertory screenings, events and better hospitality. Here is how small venues are making the case for watching films together.
Travel insurance can be confusing, with long policy documents and many exclusions. This explainer sets out the main types of cover, common gaps and the questions worth asking before you buy.
Thousands of new games are released every year, many by tiny teams. We look at the routes independent developers use to get noticed, from demos and festivals to word of mouth.
Travelling with a single carry-on bag is easier than many people think. This guide covers how to choose clothing, organise essentials and avoid the common mistakes that lead to overpacking.
In an age of instant streaming, sales of records, CDs and even cassettes have held up remarkably well. We look at who is buying physical media, and what they say they get from it.
Travelling just before or after peak months can mean lower prices, thinner crowds and milder weather. A practical look at when the shoulder season works, and when it does not.
As the number of streaming services has multiplied, many viewers are rotating subscriptions, revisiting free options and thinking harder about what they actually watch each month.
Night trains, regional lines and rail passes are drawing travellers away from short-haul flights. Here is what the shift looks like in practice, and how to plan a rail journey that actually works.
