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At the start of 2026, I found myself doing what a lot of us do in January — reassessing the little daily habits that quietly shape how we feel. For me, coffee was an obvious place to start. It’s non-negotiable in my routine, but I’d never really thought about how I was drinking it — just that I was.

There’s something about shellfish that instantly transports you somewhere warmer. Maybe it’s the simplicity, the way everything is designed to be shared, or the fact that every dish seems to demand a glass of something cold and a loaf of crusty bread on the side.

For years, weight loss has been sold as a simple equation: eat less, move more, and the results will follow.

Forget sightseeing lists and early alarms — this new travel trend is all about doing less. Much less. Think slow mornings, empty beaches, long walks with no destination, and entire afternoons with nothing planned at all.

Searches for “dark showering” have surged dramatically over the past year, with tens of thousands of people now actively looking for ways to turn a basic daily routine into something calmer, quieter, and far more intentional.

This is one of those products that quietly earns its place in your routine. Not because it transforms your skin overnight, but because the more you use it, the more you realise… your skin just looks better.

There’s something about a girls’ trip that just hits differently. It’s not just about the destination—it’s about the mix of good food, long walks, late nights, and those moments that somehow turn into stories you’ll still be laughing about months later.

From high street menus to viral TikTok recipes, pickles are having a moment. And leading the charge? Crispy, golden “frickles”—deep-fried (or air-fried) pickles that deliver the perfect balance of crunch, tang, and indulgence.

Throughout my life, I’ve returned to the industry in various guises. Now, I find myself on the other side of it—almost a spectator looking in. And it’s a great place to be. I get to write about these places without having to do the AFDs or deal with those customers who probably shouldn’t have gone out for dinner that day.

Today, digestive health support is among the fastest-growing categories in the global supplement industry. And for good reason: the science increasingly suggests that what happens in your gut does not stay in your gut.