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A new start after 60: I wanted to live cheaply – so I bought a boat, moved in and began travelling the world
After his mother died, Stephen Payne was keen for a change. He now travels around Europe and considers this one of the best decisions he’s ever made. The Guardian reports that after his 92-year-old mother died in 2019, Stephen Payne decided it was time for a change....
Green paws: How to create a dog-friendly garden
With help from dog lovers and broadcasters Monty Don and Jo Whiley. The news that BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Monty Don will be creating a dog-friendly garden as his debut show garden for next year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show will no doubt prompt fellow dog lovers to...
‘It knocks your head off!’ How limoncello became a sudden, surprising, soaring success
The liqueur has gone from being an occasional digestif, served in shot form, to a ubiquitous spritz popular in bars and restaurants from Adelaide to Athens. What’s behind the overnight rise of a decades-old drink? When I was in northern Italy this month, I spotted the...
Do you strive to be in control of your life? It might be holding you back…
Beyond being in or out of control, there is an alternative - and it’s one of the building blocks to living well. My family was recently taken down by a brutal stomach bug. It took us out one by one, and although nothing could be more predictable in a household with a...
ADHD: Signs you might have undiagnosed ADHD as an adult
It’s believed more than two million people in the UK have undiagnosed ADHD. We ask the experts how to spot the signs in adults. Millions of people in the UK have ADHD, including a host of celebrities such as Ant McPartlin, Ben Fogle, Zoe Ball, Lily Allen and Richard...
How to stay positive and uplifted in today’s fast-paced world
Staying positive and uplifted in today’s fast-paced world can feel challenging, but it’s not only achievable - it’s transformative. A positive mindset fuels resilience, creativity, and overall well-being. Here are some key strategies to help maintain an optimistic...
From grape stomping to truffle hunting: 10 great harvest festival trips in Europe
Autumn is a great time to join locals as they celebrate the fruits of the season, from the vineyards of Provence to the forests of Transylvania. Olive picking: Istria, Croatia Croatia’s northernmost region is famous for its olives, and the Meneghetti hotel and winery...
Reap your rewards! Tips and tricks to preserve your harvest
Blanching, freezing and liquidising will help you cope with gluts. Anyone who grows fruit and vegetables should now be reaping the rewards of their hard labour, as many crops are ready for harvesting. The problem is, how do you store them all - especially if you’re...
Gastro reboots: 10 of the best renovated English foodie inns
From a 16th-century former pub on the Isle of Wight to a boutique hotel in the Lake District, these refurbished inns and coaching houses offer a mouth-watering stay in all seasons. The Owl, Hawnby, North Yorkshire Seven months after it reopened under the new ownership...
Slow seasons: How I spent 16 months journeying from the top to the bottom of England in a canal boat
From within sight of the Lake District to Surrey, an epic - and slow - journey along the length of England’s waterways. My home is a floating island on more than 2,000 miles of interconnected inland waterways in England and Wales. In my 17 metre narrowboat home, I...
Why walking is good for us
The benefits of walking for our physical wellbeing are well documented but a 30 minute daily walk can help reduce stress and anxiety too. How will I benefit physically from walking regularly? Walking at a brisk pace - making your heart beat faster, but where you are...
A new start after 60: I was hoping for a quiet retirement – but instead I became a firefighter
Craig Miller thought he would get away from the wildfires when he moved from California to upstate New York. Instead, at the age of 65, he found himself training to put them out. The Guardian reports that when Craig Miller moved from California to the Catskill...