Mike Sowden’s island of curiosity

The Wintering Sessions with Katherine May by Katherine May

Feb 7, 20261:02:24Arts

Settling in amongst the sparkling sea views and scented coniferous trees of Corfu, writer Mike Sowden tells Katherine why he is ditching the concept of escape to run towards places and people with enthusiasm and curiosit...

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