Lesser-known benefits of Mango Peels

[ Summer season is here and it’s time to immerse the soul in the goodness of sweet, tangy Mangoes. There’s no denying that Mangoes are one of the most loved fruits around the world and there’s nothing more delightful than gorging on delicious Mangoes, but wait do you also throw away the peels? Well, you … Read more

10 Summer 2024 Nail Polish Colors That Give Main Character Energy

[ With each minute that passes, the sun-drenched days, strappy sandals, and carefree energy so associated with summer months come that much closer. This means beauty lovers are already booking their pre-vacation nail appointments. And according to pro manicurists, the incoming nail polish trends are quite polarizing. According to, Gina Edwards, celebrity nail artist and … Read more

7 tips to combat weather change sickness at the onset of summer

[ As we bid adieu to its relatively cool winter, the inevitable onset of summer looms ahead. With this transition, it becomes imperative to focus on crucial health considerations and disseminate essential tips to ensure a healthy summer season. As temperatures soar, one of the most pressing concerns is the risk of heat-related illnesses such … Read more

The best sleep advice for every decade of your life

[ From grey hairs to our grey matter, a lot changes as we age – and sleep is no different. How much shuteye we require, and when and where we snooze, all tend to evolve throughout our lives. According to the NHS, “a healthy adult” needs around seven to nine hours of sleep per day, … Read more

Europe’s good-value twin city break with a new rail route

[ Picture a four-hour train ride in spacious first-class seats, with hot drinks and a brownie brought to your seat as the countryside whizzes by. Coming in at just €34 (£29), you’re not paying UK rail prices – this is a new, four-and-a-quarter-hour-long service linking the Baltic capitals of Vilnius and Riga. The LTG Link … Read more

7 Reasons to Include Drumsticks in Your Summer Diet |

[ As the scorching heat of summer sets in, it’s essential to revamp our dietary choices to stay hydrated, nourished, and healthy. One such superfood that perfectly aligns with the summer season is the drumstick, also known as Moringa. Packed with an abundance of nutrients and medicinal properties, drumsticks offer a plethora of health benefits … Read more

Can the Tories win again in Blackpool if by-election is called?

[ Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will face another challenging electoral test after MPs approved ex-Tory MP Scott Benton’s 35-day suspension, which could trigger a by-election in his constituency. The length of the suspension means a recall petition will be triggered in his Blackpool South constituency, which Benton won as a Conservative MP in 2019. If … Read more

Why I blow my yearly holiday budget before the third week of February

[ The start of the year tends to be serious. It’s ruled by self-improvement and goal setting. Fun is at a minimum while we’re hunkering down with blankets and sticking to daily schedules. For me, a strict January and February routine was both down to social pressure of “new year, new me”, but also seasonal … Read more

Five ways cruises are probably not like you think

[ I waited until I was 36 before boarding a cruise ship for the first time, having always viewed cruising as the preserve of “the newlywed, overfed and nearly dead”. That may have been the case once, but, in the past decade, the cruise industry has undergone quite the transformation. There is now a cruise … Read more

Southern meatloaf and 2 more recipes that put the comfort in ‘comfort food’

[ What makes a food a comfort food? That’s a good question, one that professional food pundits spend a lot of energy trying to figure out. A lot of time. We like to throw around the term with impunity, but in reality the true definition of such a concept is elusive at best. Read original … Read more