‘Look left, turn right… jump!’ Faroe Islands offers ‘remote tourism’ – where web users can control a REAL-LIFE tour guide Wearing helmet cameras, local guides provide commentary to web audiences They are controlled by web users, who can tell them which direction to walk in Tourism has been growing in the Faroe Islands with 120,000 … Read more
Adversity creates new perspectives, appreciation of life, and crucially, trust in ourselves Tough times can play havoc with our emotions, but a few simple strategies can guide us through any crisis, says life coach Liz Wilde. These are the ones she swears by… As a life coach, I’ve witnessed my clients suffering in many ways. … Read more
Research has linked being green-fingered to everything from higher vitamin D levels to lower blood pressure. And last month, a study in the journal Neurology listed gardening as one of a handful of activities that could lower the risk of dementia in old age. This is thought to be down to the combination of physical … Read more
A mother and Barefoot Investor fan has revealed why we should all be doing a ‘freezer stock take’ during the coronavirus pandemic – and how doing so can save you money and time in the kitchen. The woman, from Melbourne, said one of the positives from all of the supermarket hoarding and ‘crazy shopping’ that … Read more
Once a crucial cog in the wheel of British industry, Britain’s 2,200 navigable miles of canals make for a brilliant staycation. Take the tiller on your own narrowboat and plot a mellow course through some of Britain’s most fascinating rural and urban landscapes. Length? About 50ft, usually. Top speed? A heady 4mph. Pleasures to be … Read more
At times like these, with the spectre of death hanging over every one of us, it seems almost churlish to focus on anything but life’s essentials. Especially something as frivolous as hair. Or to put it another way: people are dying and you’re worried about your roots? What kind of deranged narcissist are you? And … Read more
An Australian nurse and body builder has shared her advice to maintain fitness and nutrition at home now that gyms around the country have closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Sharelle Grant, from Melbourne, said the most important thing to do during this time is establish new home workout routines and eat more protein to … Read more
There’s never been a better time to grow your own produce, and in this essential series I’m showing you how easy it is, even for absolute beginners, writes Monty Don, pictured above There’s never been a better time to grow your own produce, and in this essential series I’m showing you how easy it is, … Read more
There’s never been a better time to grow your own produce, and in this essential series I’m showing you how easy it is, even for absolute beginners, writes Monty Don, pictured above There’s never been a better time to grow your own produce, and in this essential series I’m showing you how easy it is, … Read more
Classic guide to getting hammered! A poem exploring the excessive drinking culture of 1536 has been translated into English American professor Michael Fontaine, has translated Vincent Obsopoeus’s work Poet Vincent Obsopoeus penned Latin poem The Art Of Drinking in 1536 The original piece was a response to the excessive drinking culture of the time By Mark Mason … Read more