Why are ghost tours so appealing? For some, it’s curiosity about the unknown or a morbid fascination with ghastly histories and life beyond the grave. Being fully immersed in a ghost tour’s experience brings the past and all its phantoms to life in vivid colour. It’s possible to feel the creeping dread, the quickening pulse …
How has cooperation shaped the world? This is something that Nichola Raihani, professor of evolution and behaviour at University College London, addresses in her 2021 book The Social Instinct: How Cooperation Shaped the World. She begins by looking at the way molecules team up to form cells, before widening her scope to the animal kingdom. …
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Top tips for planning a Yes Day Focus on feelings. Thinking about how you’d most like to feel is a good place to start. Do you long for real relaxation or are you pining for adventure? Mulling over what’s been missing from your average day could provide clues about the most fulfilling way to spend …
Far from being the languid, dreamy figure of myth, Sophie concludes that muses are deeply creative, active and influential. ‘A muse is the spark that lights the match of creativity,’ she says. ‘They are not passive in my opinion, they’re someone who not only inspires greatness but actively contributes towards it. It’s a very symbiotic …
What to consider when booking wildlife tourism The Responsible Traveller: A Practical Guide to Reducing Your Environmental and Social Impact, by Karen Edwards, includes tips to help you choose an ethical wildlife experience. Aim to tick off at least five of these points before booking: Experiences led by wildlife experts who have studied a specific …
In this issue: Golden glory – Threads of time – If you don’t ask… – Hidden from view – The middle way – Body talk – The sting of the second arrow – Heady scent – Inner workings – New kid on the block – Out for a stroll ‘Look after yourself.’ How many times …
In this issue: Creative space – Familiarity brings comfort – Great escape? – Life on the water – Happy holidays – Childing for beginners – Visions of you – Into the wild – The eyes have it – Yes day (for grown-ups!) ‘Happiness, happiness, the greatest gift that I possess | I thank the Lord …
In this issue: Walk the talk – Float like a butterfly… – Share and share alike – Good vibrations – Treading the boards – Strength in unity – Rewilding the blue – Awkward encounters – Love, wisdom and creativity – Inner cube Most people are familiar with declaring emotions online. A friend’s had a book …
In this issue: A moment of contemplation – Sunny side up – In tune with the times – Hand in hand – Nature’s bounty – Stranger things – Pointing the finger – Monumental design – Behind the scenes – Perfectly average Some words are heavy with negative vibes. Take ‘quit’. A pithy verb that, for …
In this issue: A story is born – Come rain or shine – One size doesn’t fit all – Light touch – Going back to your roots – Well of inspiration – Seeing is believing – Your year of yes – Stress relief – All together now – Perfect day Words, words, words. Presented in …
