Orgies aren’t all they’re cracked up to be

[ It’s rather sweet to hear how shocked actress Rebel Wilson was to find herself at an orgy. In her new memoir she’s charmingly revealed how she was stunned to be invited to a party only to realise it was “an ORGY!”, as she writes. As if everyone hasn’t been to an orgy these days! … Read more

Why the fitness experts don’t waste their money on electrolytes

[ Judging by the success of the £45 Stanley Cup and the ubiquity of those giant water bottles, there’s a real preoccupation with staying hydrated right now. But sometimes, plain old water just won’t cut it: if you’re a thirsty gym-going Gen Z, you’ve probably come across adverts for electrolytes in your social media feeds. … Read more

New Brexit travel hope for under 30s as EU plan to relax visa rules in the works

[ BRUSSELS – British under-30s could soon find it easier to study, work and live in European Union countries, and vice versa, under plans unveiled by the European Commission on Thursday that aim to restore some freedoms lost under Brexit. The Commission on Thursday proposed opening talks with the UK on “an agreement to facilitate … Read more

April is the busiest time for gardeners

[ April is the busiest time in the garden and there just does not seem to be enough time to get everything done, especially if the weather turns difficult. But too much toil and you will miss out on the rising tide of birdsong, all the spring flowers and the changing of the season. To … Read more

I want to move abroad but feel I can’t leave my 35-year-old brother

[ Kenny Mammarella-D’Cruz, i’s agony uncle, advises a man who wants to take a job opportunity abroad but feels responsible for his brother and mother in the UK I’ve been offered an excellent work opportunity, based in Hong Kong. On paper, I should be going for it. But I’m worried about leaving my family – in … Read more

180,000 families may lose £3k child benefit and get less state pension

[ Tens of thousands of families risk forfeiting up to £3,094 a year unless they take action following a change to child benefit rules at the recent Budget, experts have warned. Some could also face a lower state pension too. As it stands, if a parent earns £50,000 or more, they can still claim child … Read more

20 myths about ageing, debunked by experts

[ One thing is for certain we are all getting older day by day but this fact doesn’t have to limit us in what we can do and achieve and how we feel about ourselves. “Ageism can have a serious impact on people’s health and wellbeing,” says Will Donnelly, Care Expert and co-founder at Lottie. … Read more

Finding the sweet spot in Europe’s seven fastest growing tourist destinations

[ Turkey, Greece and Portugal are outliers – these three countries are the only in Europe to have surpassed pre-pandemic visitor numbers. But that doesn’t necessarily spell overtourism – there are still places in each where you can find hidden gems and low prices. Meanwhile, a recent global tourism report at this year’s World Travel … Read more