Happy Hump Day News: Sting, Sight and Storks
It’s been another ‘uncertain’ week, so if you can’t face the serious stuff at the moment, then we have the remedy. Here’s this week’s happy hump day news, which will…
Marianne DickIt’s been another ‘uncertain’ week, so if you can’t face the serious stuff at the moment, then we have the remedy. Here’s this week’s happy hump day news, which will…
Marianne DickAs countries including Italy begin opening cafes, and antibodies tests are approved here in the UK, we bring you another colourful array of positive news gathered from all corners of…
Marianne DickThis week marks Museums Week, which would usually see celebrations taking place in all kinds of weird and wonderful institutions across the world. The festival is now taking place entirely…
Marianne DickWe know you’ve been busy baking banana bread and shaving each other’s heads, but we imagine between these activities you’ve packed in a fair few films and television series. While…
Marianne DickWe’ve heard some rumours that people might think that ‘hump day’ means something a little bit naughty! To clear things up – ‘hump’ refers to the middle of the week…
Marianne DickWhile our real-life travel plans have been put on hold, we’re discovering all the fascinating livestreams around the world that you can tune into anytime from the comfort of your…
Marianne DickNo one can jet off while in lockdown, and ironically, it’s probably what everyone craves most right now. An escape from the everyday, some time to switch off and relax,…
Polly JohnsIf you’re feeling the mid-week slump more than usual, then we’ve got just the ticket. Here are some of the most uplifting news stories from the past week. A Reason…
Marianne DickHopefully you will never need this guide. Hopefully you are home and safe right now. Hopefully we will never see another pandemic like COVID-19 in our lifetimes. But we have…
Polly JohnsDear reader, we’d like to reacquaint you with a humble pastime. While endless scrolling through social media, binge-watching sessions and video calls with friends and family are indeed good self-isolation…
Eleanor RootsLove for our mams pervades all corners of the globe, a shared respect that unites one and all. Whether you lavish your mummy in priceless trinkets or prefer to get…
Grace HockingEvery year, on March 21st, the United Nations highlights the importance of the many types of forests found around the world with the International Day of Forests. Launched in 2008,…
Eleanor RootsThe very first modern bungee jump took place in 1979 in Bristol, England, off the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge. At a height of 76 metres, and unsure of whether the…
Felicia WhiteleySustainable and eco-friendly travel is one of the hottest topics of 2020, with the likes of Greta Thunberg awakening us to the impact of our consumerist, jet-setting ways. But, while…
Eleanor RootsThe beauty of a big, busy city is that it is constantly flourishing with undiscovered areas that are catapulted onto the radar by the arrival of new residents, businesses, bars…
Marianne DickIf we know about anything, we dealcheckers know our travel. And travelling goes hand in hand with hotels, so you could say we know a thing or two when it…
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