Thinking of freelancing? Ask yourself these 10 questions before you take the plunge.
My Fitbit is the judgmental friend I never knew I needed.
"My friends make no effort and it’s getting on my nerves": what to do when friendships fall apart.
What My Grandmother Taught Me That I'll Never Forget.
This is how I’m channeling her individuality and gumption.
Here's Proof That Aging Is Full of Promise and Possibility.
A few of the women who are gorgeous, inside and out.
Some people move in and out of your life like library books, and others make a deep and lasting impression on your story.
Most women in midlife find themselves in a constant state of plate spinning. Those of us who exercise tend to fit our workouts around our jobs or families, rather than when we feel physically or psychologically motivated. That’s precisely what I did, until I learned about chronotypes.
The festive fragrances to fill your home with – or gift – this Christmas.
Living with passion: ‘I took up Flamenco and it has changed my outlook on life’.
For many of us, New Year's resolutions are part of our yearly routine, but how well do they actually work?
Christmas is an expensive time of year even without the cost of living crisis. But you can cut the cost of Christmas without cutting corners.
Dealing with ‘re-entry anxiety’: How to navigate the path out of lockdown.
“I’ve made the decision not to travel home for Christmas”: How to get through an unfamiliar December.
A lot has changed since the digital revolution of the late 90s, especially in travel. Louise Slyth reflects on her backpacking heyday in NZ and beyond, and asks if everything was more fun before Facebook.
A Nordic trip for the eco-curious
Louise Slyth travelled by train from Oslo to Stockholm, stayed in eco-friendly hotels and took a ferry to Helsinki. Here’s what she discovered.
When Americans think of Sweden, they most likely conjure up images of The Northern Lights, ABBA, the Nobel Peace Prize, IKEA and, of course, Swedish meatballs.
To visit Finland — named the happiest country for many years in a row — my husband and I traveled by ferry.
We boarded the Viking Cinderella in Stockholm, which departed at 4:30 p.m. and arrived in Helsinki at 10 a.m. the next day.
The Danube is the second-longest river in Europe. By tracing its route through Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary, you can visit three European capitals in one trip, writes Louise Slyth.
I was born and raised in Scotland. It’s only since living elsewhere that I realize how lucky I was to grow up in what looks like a Hollywood set — a rugged landscape of mountains, castles, rolling green hills and vast empty beaches.
It was 1998. My husband (then boyfriend) and I were nearing the end of a year backpacking around the world.
Thinking of traveling again? Louise Slyth has travelled the globe and learned lessons along the way. Here are her ultimate tips to pack like a pro.
I first visited Barcelona in 2008 and fell instantly in love. If you believe in destinations as soulmates, then you might not find it too much of a reach to understand the feeling I had walking around the city.
Of all the things Louise Slyth expected when she began taking virtual flamenco classes during the pandemic, forging a deeper bond to one of her favourite cities and making lasting connections wasn’t one of them.
7 Questions to Ask Before Traveling with a Friend.
Nestled between the Gothic Quarter and the beachy vibes of La Barceloneta, the Barcelona neighborhood of El Born is a unique blend of bohemia and tradition that will be sure to captivate your imagination.
The Tower of London is an iconic landmark steeped in history and intrigue. A UNESCO heritage site, London’s castle has held many roles over the years, from a royal residence to an infamous prison.
Best tips and hacks to plan an amazing summer of travel.
Edinburgh is nestled between the Firth of Forth and the Pentland Hills. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site and City of Literature, it has a lot to offer travellers.
My flight was diverted due to weather 2 days before Christmas. Here's how I avoided being stranded for the holidays.
20 Spanish Idioms You’ll Love
From being in the fifth pine to looking for the cat with three feet to finding your half orange, Spanish is full of delightful idioms.
A Stranger Asked Me If I Felt Like ‘Less Of A Woman’ Because I Don’t Have Children.
I am child-free and happy. Why does that offend you?
For centuries, women have been constrained by male ideas about how they should be. Now that women are part of the political arena, those expectations weigh even more heavily.
13 thoughts I had when watching The Rose of Tralee for the first time.
A year on from Leo Varadkar's unprecedented 2020 St Patrick's Day address, Louise Slyth looks at what living with Covid has taught us.
Maternal instinct is often thought of in black-and-white terms. Yet women are not a homogeneous group, so why are we treated like one?
There is no doubt that 2021 has been challenging for us all. Before the pandemic, no-one could have foreseen the physical, emotional, and economic toll that this terrible virus unleashed upon the world.
When asked to guess Ireland’s favorite takeaway (takeout) option, I’m guessing not many people would picture a spice bag. But this Asian-inspired dish is now an Irish institution of some renown.
If asked to picture a traditional Scottish breakfast, I suspect the first thing most people would think of is a piping-hot bowl of porridge.
Malta might be the world’s tenth-smallest country, but it packs a culinary punch well above its weight.
It started as a lockdown Instagram competition and resulted in a one-of-a-kind Jimmy Choo shoe collection.
You’ve put it off for so long that even that “odds and ends” drawer in the kitchen is now pristine. The time has come to tackle your wardrobe with a cut-throat mindset.
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