Travel

Where I’ve been and of course the “Bucket List”

What To Know About Asymptomatic COVID-19 Cases

What To Know About Asymptomatic COVID-19 Cases

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 21: People wear face masks while visiting the High Line park as the city continues the re-opening efforts following restrictions imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus on October 21, 2020 in New York City. The pandemic has caused long-term repercussions throughout the tourism […]

How QAnon Went From A Fringe Conspiracy Theory To A Political Movement

Three years ago, a new conspiracy theory emerged within the internet’s darkest recesses. Known as QAnon, this outlandish perspective of the world — which includes the claim that countless politicians and celebrities are working in secret with world governments to conceal a rampant international child sex abuse network — has […]

UK staycations: Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa

UK staycations: Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa

The quintessential british, luxury countryside stay for you & your four- legged companions. Words by Hannah Freeman Finding somewhere to unwind in times like these are challenging enough but add your beloved pet pooch into the mix and your options can seriously dwindle. Thankfully, there are still idyllic retreats like […]

These Are October’s Most Popular Staycation Destinations (Which Are Still In Tier 2)

These Are October’s Most Popular Staycation Destinations (Which Are Still In Tier 2)

For travel lovers, 2020 has definitely been the year of the staycation. With international trips becoming increasingly difficult (and in some cases inadvisable), many of us have been making the most of the natural beauty and reinvigorating green spaces that the UK has to offer. As social distancing restrictions tighten across […]

Was Kim Kardashian One Of The “Very Liberal People” Trump Said Was Crying In The Oval Office?

Was Kim Kardashian One Of The “Very Liberal People” Trump Said Was Crying In The Oval Office?

We survived another heated debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, and the second matchup was somewhat more civil than the first — no doubt a consequence of moderator Kristen Welker actually keeping the candidates in line with that mute button. But no amount of effective […]

This Is How Instagram Is Cracking Down On Influencers Who Aren’t Honest About Sponsored Posts

Instagram has promised to do more to prevent influencers from failing to disclose when a post is #sponcon. Facebook, which owns Instagram, is to introduce new measures designed to weed out hidden advertising following an investigation by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) . As part of the #sponcon crackdown, […]

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Sets The Record Straight On Who Can Call Her AOC

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Sets The Record Straight On Who Can Call Her AOC

Thursday night’s final presidential debate couldn’t have ended without a coveted shoutout to the “radical left” from President Donald Trump. More specifically, Trump called out his favourite democratic socialist: New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.  In the last few minutes of the debate, the conversation turned to climate change, giving Trump […]

Anya Taylor-Joy Explains That Awkward Sex Scene In The Queen’s Gambit

Anya Taylor-Joy Explains That Awkward Sex Scene In The Queen’s Gambit

Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix.  “Sex is inherently quite funny and awkward,” Queen’s Gambit star Anya Taylor-Joy tells Refinery29 over the phone. “So, I’m really glad that it was important for Scott to let us see that experience.” “Scott,” is Scott Frank — the director and […]

You’re Not Alone If The Queen’s Gambit Ending Made You Cry

You’re Not Alone If The Queen’s Gambit Ending Made You Cry

THE QUEEN’S GAMBIT (L to R) ANYA TAYLOR as BETH HARMON in THE QUEEN’S GAMBIT. Cr. CHARLIE GRAY/NETFLIX © 2020 Warning: Major spoilers ahead for Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit finale, “End Game.”  The Queen’s Gambit heroine Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy) isn’t a particularly weepy person. Beth — an orphan who […]