I went to see The Force Awakens with my husband (then boyfriend) to humour him; I’d never seen a Star Wars, and hadn’t ever had any desire to do so. And then, after two hours, I was hooked. I loved the film, I loved the vibe, and I loved Kylo Ren.
Read MoreWhen I tell my grandma I am working out to make my bum look bigger, her face is a picture.
Read MoreFashion is not frivolous. It is a multitrillion dollar global industry directly and indirectly responsible for half a billion livelihoods around the world. These livelihoods are literally dictated by your purchasing power; choosing sustainable and ethical fashion means women globally will no longer need to spend all day slaving and still be unable to feed their families.
Read MoreThere are many calendars in use around the world, with different dates marking the start of a new year. 10 September 2018 is Islamic New Year (Hijri New Year), commencing the year 1440 AH.
Read MoreMalta has always been a bit of a hidden gem, an archipelago paradise in the middle of the Mediterranean. Travellers in the know laud its coastlines, crystal clear waters and diving potential, history, and cuisine; really, it’s no surprise people are flocking to Malta.
Read MoreEveryone has the right to education and literacy is implicit in this right. This is universally acknowledged. It is also universally acknowledged that literacy benefits individuals, families, communities and nations with literacy skills fundamental to personal empowerment—especially for women.
Read MoreOh, the plastic debate. With our ever-growing focus on sustainability, talking plastic seems to be the latest thing and right now, it’s all about straws. Pasta straws, to be precise.
Read MorePainting women as blind narcissists instead of self-aware pragmatists is just plain dumb. From the simple desire to look their best to playing the lifelong game all women are signed up to from birth, makeup is a tool. Women wear makeup for themselves.
Read MoreDespite a diet rich in saturated fats, high prevalence of cigarette smoking, and the consumption of large amounts of alcohol, the French have a low rate of cardiovascular diseases. The conclusion? There’s something in the wine.
Read MoreEvery year sees a new crop of health trends hit the headlines. You have to wonder; are these things actually good for us or just pretty pictures pretending to be healthy?
Read MoreDress codes aren’t uncommon in sport and perhaps the world’s most famous is the all-white get-up required for tennis players during Wimbledon. Now the French Open is introducing their own—and it’s all Serena Williams’ fault.
Read MoreI heard something when I was younger that stuck with me: ‘the first thing you think is what you’ve been taught to think; the second is what you actually think’.
Read MoreWith such a lot of world to see and your flight paid by the company, it’s almost a crime to not take advantage of the free travel and see the city while you’re there
Read MoreHome of the day trip, Nice has plenty to keep you falling in love with the city every time you return. Well-practiced in catering to the droves of tourists it receives every year, this seaside city offers an endless supply of accommodation, dining and entertainment.
Read MoreIf Europe has one thing, it’s beautiful cities. Rolling countryside gives way to imposing architecture, history, culture and that indescribable vibe only European cities can offer. While there’s plenty to discover—made ever easier by cheap flights and interrailing—there are six classic destinations that belong on any traveller’s list.
Read MoreSexual liberation comes with a price: contraception. There are plenty of options, designed to provide the right fit for each woman’s lifestyle and routine, but this begs the question: why should it solely be the woman’s responsibility?
Read MoreI pulled my shoulder at the gym this week. But I wasn’t lifting weights or speeding along on the rowing machine—I was trying to get sports leggings on.
Read MoreI have many a bad habit, but if you ask my sister, she’ll tell you my worst one is the way I treat my books.
Read MoreThose who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it—so goes the saying. In the case of the tower of Babel, would this be such a bad thing?
Read MoreThe pay gap isn’t an employer literally handing 77 cents to a woman and one whole dollar to a man.
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