As many people dust off their membership cards in anticipation of heading back to the gym on April 12, others may still be wary about walking through the gym doors. Covid is still a threat and we will be taking slow and steady steps for some time yet before things return to pre-lockdown norm. But […]
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We may complain about lockdown with all the frustrations it has brought along with it. But one thing is for sure, most of us are taking better care of ourselves than ever before. The majority of us have taken up some form of exercise, are cooking more and are turning our attention on how better to […]
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Commissioned by the King of Spain to play host to international dignitaries during the 1929 Exhibition, Hotel Alfonso XIII, occupies an enviable position in the heart of the historic quarter of Santa Cruz. Stood next to the Reales Alcázares and Seville Cathedral, the five-star abode part of the Luxury Hotel Collection, framed by palm trees, boasts distinguished […]
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Despite spring almost upon us we’ve still got a while to go before we can let our free our feet of socks. Besides, we still need them for outdoor activities like walking, hiking and cycling. As a fitness and travel writer I get through so many pairs (not to mention the amount which vanish in […]
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With Mother’s Day (Sunday, 14 March, put it in your diary pronto!) approaching there may be a bit of doom and gloom in the air because not all of us will be able to see our mums. With lockdown still in pretty much full swing, we’re limited in things to do. But that doesn’t mean […]
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This weekend may see some of us picking up our first drink of the year. Dry January may have ended a long time ago but according to research by alcohol-free spirits producer Bax Botanics the success of the first month of 2021 spilled into the following months, with searches for Dry February up 28% on last year[ and interest […]
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Yoga is everywhere. You just have to look at your social media feed and you will find someone somewhere practicing this ancient discipline. In fact, the Covid-19 pandemic and accompanying lockdown measures has encouraged more and more people to partake in it. Restrictions to roam around freely and abandoning life as we knew it, meant […]
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The majority of us are spending a lot more time outdoors due to lockdown restrictions. And when you’re out it’s always good to be prepared by having snacks and drinks with you. As a seasoned outdoor enthusiast, I never leave home with some kind of fuel. And if there is one thing I don’t walk out of […]
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