Some of us are collectors of things, and some of us collect people. There comes a time when you have to reflect and consider quality over quantity and take on a 'less is more' approach. Alex Sutcliffe talks about decluttering people in order to live a better and kinder life. Read more

There's been a lot of press recently about the Japanese queen of decluttering, Marie Kondo, who expounds the theory that unless an item in your home is useful or sparks joy, you should throw it out. Alex Sutcliffe explains the benefits of decluttering... Read more

Did you make any new year resolutions? How are you doing? Instead of giving up, try something different by setting intentions instead... Alex Sutcliffe explains... Read more

With easyjet offering regular direct flights between Nice and Marrakech, this exotic Moroccan city is now easily accessible, and makes for an exciting winter break, as Alex Sutcliffe discovers. Read more

It would take a month to do justice to Florence's extraordinary collection of art and museums. Alex Sutcliffe spent three days visiting this incredible World Heritage Site. Read more

The island of Corsica is a lovely fusion of two countries Italy and France, while remaining resolutely Corsican in spirit, and boasts breathtaking mountains, nature reserves and a glorious, dramatic coastline. Alex Sutcliffe captures the true essence of this stunning island. Read more

A Taste of Tibet in Digne-les-Bains. During the last weekend of every September, a special event takes place at the Alexandra David-Néel museum in Digne, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Now called Les Journées des Grands Voyageurs, the weekend is a celebration of Buddhism, and of the traveller's life and work in Tibet. Alex Sutcliffe explores Dignes... Read more

One of the joys of living on the Riviera is the long hot summers, when our terraces and balconies become additional rooms, and wonderful places for dining and relaxing. Less relaxing, however, are all the uninvited guests that also join us – mosquitoes, flies, wasps and ants... Alex Sutcliffe offers some natural summer solutions... Read more

Self-limiting beliefs are the negative thoughts that plague most of us, such as: I'm no good at this; I couldn't possibly do that; I'm afraid of this; I'm not good enough for that, and so on. Alex Sutciffe explains further... Read more

We are delighted to welcome writer and coach Alex Sutcliffe to The Riviera Woman. Alex goes on a little trip to explore Mallorca... Read more