Travel

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

Money Diary: An Operations Director In Cambridge On 122k

Money Diary: An Operations Director In Cambridge On 122k

Welcome to Money Diaries, where we’re tackling what might be the last taboo facing modern working women: money. We’re asking a cross-section of women how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period – and we’re tracking every last penny. This week: “Hi fellow R29ers, I’m 34, live in Cambridge and […]

I’m An NHS Nurse & I’m Being Evicted By My Landlord

UPDATE 21/08/20: The Lord Chancellor has extended the ban on evictions for a further four weeks, to 20 September. Polly Neate, the Chief Executive of Shelter said of the move that, “it is right for the government not to lift the ban when it risks exposing people to eviction and […]

The Best Solid Perfumes To Slot Into Your Makeup Bag

The Best Solid Perfumes To Slot Into Your Makeup Bag

When Glossier launched its debut fragrance, You, in solid form, it’s fair to say perfume addicts went wild. The scent was a big hit already – thanks to the key ingredient being, yup, your natural aroma – but the Instagrammable impact of a diddy pebble-sized solid perfume had even sceptics […]

A Comprehensive Guide To Demi Lovato’s Huge Tattoo Collection

A Comprehensive Guide To Demi Lovato’s Huge Tattoo Collection

Demi Lovato has a lot of tattoos, and almost every single one of her designs is rooted in deeper meaning. As if the singer’s music and story of recovery aren’t inspiring enough, the collection of tattoos covering everything from her fingers to her arms to her ribs is more motivating […]

Why Are We Still Judging Mums For How They Dress?

When my firstborn was a few months old, I dyed my waist-length curly brown hair into a bright red hue reminiscent of a fire engine. Emboldened by the transformation, I embraced the more alternative sides of my aesthetic, including a love for dark lipsticks, silky gold trench coats and fishnet […]

How The British Picnic Saved Our Lockdown Summer

How The British Picnic Saved Our Lockdown Summer

“Everything tastes better outdoors,” writes Claudia Roden in Picnics: And Other Outdoor Feasts. “There is something about fresh air and the liberating effect of nature which sharpens the appetite and heightens the quality and intensity of sensations.” We Brits are known for defying the odds by dining outside come rain […]

Can Sex Offenders Change? Isn’t An Easy Watch, But It’s An Essential One

Warning: The following review includes details about sexual abuse against children which readers may find upsetting From the opening moments of Can Sex Offenders Change? the hairs on the back of your neck will stand on end. During the documentary you might think you don’t want to hear any more. […]

When 3 Trans Women Were Attacked On Hollywood Boulevard, Bystanders Did Nothing

When 3 Trans Women Were Attacked On Hollywood Boulevard, Bystanders Did Nothing

LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 06: Eden The Doll is seen on February 06, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by gotpap/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images) Early on Monday morning, three transgender influencers were brutally attacked on Hollywood Boulevard, the most famous and tourist-heavy street in Los Angeles, in a transphobic assault by […]