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Your midlife career change: Why and when to switch jobs
Thinking of a starting a new profession in your 30s or 40s? We round up some of the reasons why it might be one of the best moves you make.
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How I Learnt To Embrace Solo Travel As A Man
Writer, Rob Crossan, tells us why men should embrace solo travel and learn to love it. Read more about the joy of solo travel for men here.
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Traveling abroad? Here’s how to chose the right currency to pay with
It’s easy to be caught out by hidden costs while traveling. Here’s why opting to pay in local currency could help you save on your adventure.
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Peak friendship: data reveals when you’ll be most popular
Research suggests that our social networks may shrink from around the age of 25. But why?
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Can philosophy help us become better friends?
Philosophers have long spoken about friendship, theorising its influence on our thinking and helping us learn how to foster deeper connections.
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What is the perimenopause and how does it affect women’s health?
On average, the perimenopause lasts for three to four years, usually starting in the mid to late 40s. But what is it?
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Why is the decision to remain child-free still so taboo?
There’s a multitude of reasons people remain childless, from choice to fertility struggles. So why is it still so taboo?
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Is how we make friends key to dealing with the loneliness epidemic?
Understanding more about what people look for in a friend and how to make and sustain good friendships could help fight the loneliness epidemic.
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Loneliness is contagious – here’s how to beat it
Being lonely isn’t just a feeling. It can also ignite behaviours that perpetuate the cycle. Here’s how to recognize the signs and escape it.
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Are ‘frolleagues’ replacing our friends?
With the rise of the frolleague – a colleague who is a friend – we look at the potential risks and rewards from these relationships.
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What is a sabbatical? How to take time out from your job
Need some time to decompress? Here’s everything you need to know about taking a sabbatical, from asking your boss for time off to saving money.
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4 valid reasons for a career break that will make your boss say “yes”
Thinking about taking a career break? From boosting motivation to avoiding recruitment costs, here are four valid reasons for a career break to convince your boss.
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Traveling to Japan? Here are some essential packing tips from the pros
Seasoned travel experts, including Flash Pack founders Lee Thompson and Radha Vyas, on what to pack
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Taking a mental health break from work: the why and the how
Research has proved that rest positively boosts our productivity. Here’s how and why you should consider taking time a mental health break from work.
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Female Soloists: Meet Katie Tunn, the off-grid explorer who’s getting back to nature
After spending a year on a remote Scottish island as part of a reality TV show, Katie Tunn found a real life love of the outdoors.
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Battling burnout: how a group trip to Morocco was the mind break I craved
With a stressful job in child welfare, Flashpacker JoAnn DiLernia found that a group trip gave her the chance to completely switch off.
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Sunscreen: why it’s an anti-ageing skincare essential
If you’re someone who’s worried about fine lines, wrinkles and uneven pigmentation, this skin care product is an essential.
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Art attack: Inside the creative mind of Morocco’s Andy Warhol
Morrocan-born British photographer and artist Hassan Hajjaj’s creations have inspired his travels and celebrities, including Madonna and Billie Eilish.
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10 amazing things that happen in your 30s, according to science
Your 30s is the time you finally become a grown-up, according to new research. Academics…
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How I swapped a high-flying corporate career to become a divemaster
For Edges of the Earth founder Andi Cross, diving is a means of connecting with different communities and helping preserve our spectacular oceans.