Month: September 2024

The game of football is certainly not for the fainthearted particularly when it comes to playing at high altitudes. One sports stadium that sparks the fear in any seasoned professional player is Peru’s Daniel Alcides Carrion Stadium. The grounds are the highest altitude football stadium in the world. It sits at an almight 4,378m above sea level which significantly increases the risk of a number of serious health conditions for anyone playing sports there. Playing any kind of sports at such a high altitude puts players at risk of an increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure and hypoxia, among many ... Read more

The autumn weather has left many skincare lovers realising how the dry air and cold weather wreaking havoc on their skin, both face and body. The cracks and fine lines on the body are signs to warn you that ‘your skin is thirsty’ and body oil is one of the lightweight product that delivers ‘deep hydration’ without giving you a greasy feeling. Wellness expert and hotel heiress Irene Forte uses the active organic ingredients at the Verdura Resort in Sicily, Italy to develop her skincare line. The Irene Forte Rose Body Oil is an ultra-smoothing body oil proven to enhance ... Read more

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more I visited the ultimate winter sun getaway (Image: slta) This past winter, I did just that, trading cold mornings and heavy coats for the lush landscapes and sun-drenched beaches of Saint Lucia. What I discovered was an island that is far more than just a destination—it’s an experience that warms you to your very core. From the moment I stepped off the plane, the warmth of Saint Lucia was undeniable. It wasn’t just the balmy air, a stark contrast to the ... Read more

Angry allotment holders claim their crops have been ruined after a council installed a £20,000 solar-powered well to save water. The hi-tech borehole was put in as an alternative to using mains water as part of a mission to become more eco-friendly due to the “climate emergency”. Slammed as a “woke idea that doesn’t work” by one grower, it was installed by Dover Council, in Kent, without any consultation – and smallholders say it has not been supplying enough water. This summer, production of vegetables on the Maxton allotment site decreased significantly but the council refuses to turn the mains ... Read more

A damaged Russian cargo ship loaded with 20,000 tonnes of highly explosive ammonium nitrate is currently just 15 miles from Margate after being “anchored” on the edge of the English Channel close to the Straits of Dover. The MV Ruby, blocked from entering the Baltic Sea by Danish authorities earlier this week, has travelled south and is close to both the Thames Estuary and the English coast, according to the Marine Traffic ship-tracking website. The vessel, which has reportedly suffered damage to both its rudder and hull, is carrying seven times the amount of ammonium nitrate which caused a devastating ... Read more

Amazon’s Fire TV Stick range might be some of the most popular streaming devices on the planet but they have now got more competition to fend off. Google has released its latest way of watching the big screen and it comes with one upgrade that Amazon won’t match out of the box. The new Google TV Streamer, which was confirmed last month, offers a simple way to watch content from platforms such as Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+ and Prime Video but it also ships with a neat remote that packs an in-built alarm inside. That means if it slips down ... Read more

Meghan Markle doesn’t fail when it comes to fashion, often intentionally choosing timeless classic brands, unknown designers and companies that are close to her passions and philanthropy. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, admitted she didn’t realise her star power until she came into the spotlight after getting engaged to Prince Harry. On her first royal engagement with the Duke, the Duchess was wearing a tote bag by the Edinburgh-based family fashion brand Strathberry. The bag then sold out within 11 minutes and their web traffic grew exponentially. Since then, Meghan has carefully selected brands she believes are worth having a ... Read more

The UK has more than 40 airports some of which are among the busiest in the whole of Europe. But the tiny principality of Andorra is one of the few countries in Europe which doesn’t have an airport. Other European countries without an airport are Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino and Vatican City. Andorra itself is a landlocked country in the Pyrenees between France and Spain, covering 180 square miles, less than a third of the size of Greater London. The nearest airports to Andorra in Spain are Andorra-La Seu d’Urgell in Catalonia, Lleida-Alguaire in Alguaire and Girona-Costa Brava. Carcassonne Airport ... Read more

The AA has heralded the “impeccable” Down Hall Hotel, Spa and Estate in Essex as England’s crown jewel in hospitality, honouring it with the prestigious ‘AA Hotel of the Year for England’ award at the recent AA Hospitality Awards gala. Recognised for its relentless pursuit of hospitality excellence, the award was presented during a glittering ceremony at JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London, which annually celebrates the finest establishments in hotels, restaurants, and culinary arts. Being anointed as “Hotel of the Year” is considered the zenith of industry acclaim and AA inspectors have bestowed praise on Down Hall Hotel for ... Read more

One town in France has left visitors stunned by its beauty, as they declare it the most “quintessentially French’ town ever. Recently highlighted by travel influencer Katya Rudner on her Instagram page, holidaygoers have been adding the beautiful village of Brantôme to their must-visit lists. Sharing a clip of her visit, Katya wrote: “The Venice of Périgord is the second name of Brantôme, a dreamy small town in the southwest of France (about 2 hours from Bordeaux). “The city center is a charming island surrounded by the Dronne River. You can circle it by boat or canoe, or walk around, ... Read more