When Chris Palmer, 77, and his wife were looking to purchase a home, a retirement flat seemed ideal. Palmer had retired in 2013 from a career in accounting and finance, and, being 65, started claiming his state pension. He’d been renting ever since he got... See more
Dogs have filtered their way into every part of human life, much to the dismay of some. They’re in cafes, pubs, trains and even some offices. Hotels and Airbnbs offer dog-friendly options, they’re wearing suits to weddings, and bakeries now have canine me... See more
When Gaynor Bickley was in her mid-40s, she realised that she hadn’t exercised since teenage netball classes at school. This stark realisation – and that she was so unfit she was struggling to put her socks on – led to her booking a week-long fitness boot... See more
The notes app on my phone is an archive of all the mundane tasks I’ve done in the past four years. My shopping list from a random day in June 2023 sits somewhere in the middle, whereby I apparently only needed pasta sauce and a small packet of chicken. I ... See more
This article includes affiliate links. When you book accommodation or other travel products through these links, we may earn a commission. This does not affect our recommendations or opinions. In my twenties, Christmas doesn’t feel the same as it once did... See more
