The Atacama Desert in northern Chile is the driest desert in the world. Clouds rarely appear over the far reaching sandy landscape and, if lucky, clouds may appear around 30 days a year so what better place on earth for solar panels?

They seek it here, they seek it there … the elusive scarlet pimpernel! This bright little beauty has managed to survive in quite a hostile environment. Not only is it contending with arid soil and driving wind, it also has to try and avoid farm sprays ...

Living in a small village out in the sticks can have advantages if you’re looking to work from home. I’ve been doing just that for the last 8 years and several of my fellow villagers are following suit!