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It might be cold outside (and wet, and windy), but instead of curling up under a cosy blanket and binge-watching your favourite show, you may want to consider throwing on your waterproof winter parka to explore something new. In the Netherlands, there are all types of exciting and magical outdoor activities you can do with …

The UK has miles of woodlands, coastline and hillsides waiting for you to explore – even in winter. These naturally beautiful places are more than the perfect destination for your winter break; they’re also the places that have helped to shape a nation. So get up, get out, and explore the natural wonders of the …

It’s hard to mark the beginning of the holiday season without first acknowledging Black Friday. This day is the name for the Friday following Thanksgiving Day in the United States (although Black Friday has become more of a worldwide phenomenon as of late). You probably associate the term with crazy crowds of people willing to …

Trying to nail down an exact definition of ethical consumerism is a bit like trying to catch a butterfly – it keeps on getting away from you at the last minute. It seems that everyone has an opinion when it comes to the question, ‘Exactly what is ethical consumerism?’  The phrase began to be bandied …

Who would ever have suspected that a teenager would become the face of one of the most important issues facing our society today? Perhaps in order to fight climate change, we all need a young voice to shake us from our complacency. It is younger generations, after all, who will be stuck dealing with the …

Whether you’re a ‘Dedicated Follower of Fashion’ or not (women of a certain age will no doubt remember The Kinks’ somewhat unusually-titled song from back in the day…), it’s hard not to notice the regular changing fashion trends. Each season of the year brings a flurry of new styles, new patterns, new colours. While we …

For someone focused on using sustainable and eco-friendly products, it can sometimes feel challenging to uphold these standards when you’re travelling. Maintaining a minimalist lifestyle can feel difficult when you’re touring a new city or hiking up a mountain trail. Fortunately, more companies are producing innovative products for female travellers that allow them to be …

The fall season has begun, but as usual, the fashion world is already onto the next big thing. The past month has seen a flurry of fashion shows from all over the world focusing on trends for spring 2020. Want to make sure you’re staying on top of all the latest fashions? Here are the …

Unless you’ve been living under a rock recently, you can’t fail to be aware of the increasing momentum for stronger climate action. Two spokespeople in particular, at polar opposite ends of their respective lifespans, are doing their best to make sure we all understand exactly where the world is headed. Greta Thunberg and David Attenborough, …