Suddenly, there he was: a 6-foot, 4-inch-tall man with a striking resemblance to a young Brad Pitt and the most Australian name you’ve ever heard in your life. This is how my unexpected travel romance began. Over the coming days, we went skinny dipping in the sea off Ao Nang and chatted for hours over sushi rolls from 7-11. And on the night of the Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan, after the clock struck over into the earliest hours of Valentine’s Day, he kissed me on the sand and smuggled me...

Overheard at the pub: “Guys, should we go on a girls’ trip to the Maldives???!!!” “Just send me over £500 for Flossie’s birthday present,” another voice comes from a table across the room. “Shall we get another bottle?” says a third. Friendship can be an expensive business. It’s all very well splitting the occasional birthday brunch or sinking rounds of pints while catching up in a beer garden (arguably, what else is the point of living?), but the spending can really start racking up when...

email link share bookmark Save email link bookmark As people around the world live longer and longer, staying healthy into old age has never been more important. Scientists agree that sticking to a balanced diet in midlife is essential if you want to remain fighting fit as you age. A recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine found people who followed the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI) were more likely to achieve healthy aging than those eating any other diet. This diet is...

Sex can often fall to the wayside in a relationship. Turns out, it's one of the most common arguments couples have and shouldn't be ignored As the evenings draw in and cuffing season begins, couples new and old around the world are spending more and more time cuddled up together on the sofa. While this may be domestic bliss for some, many couples may also find themselves arguing more often about the same laundry list of issues. Thankfully, these problems can be combated – and we asked some...

We all know that the white and gold goodness of an egg is a brilliant way to get some much-needed protein into our diets. “A large egg contains about six grams of protein, four grams of fat, 72 calories, and basically 0 grams of carbohydrate and fibre,” says Angel Luk, a registered dietitian and nutritionist. They are also rich in vitamin B12, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B9 (folate), phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin D, vitamin A, lutein and zeaxanthin, all of which are important...