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5 destinations to reignite your sense of adventure

Sponsored contentGenuine adventure is more than just sightseeing. Authentic travel is about going beyond the pages of the guidebook to connect with the pulse of a place. It’s about learning and participating, discovering hidden gems, making new friends, and experiencing countless unforgettable moments.To shine a light on how exciting immersive travel can be, we’ve partnered with travel company Intrepid, who have been taking travellers around the globe since 1989. As a B Corp, Intrepid is all abo...
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Inside The Siam, Bangkok's Most Beautiful Hotel

Writers are often prone to hyperbole, but it's no exaggeration to say that The Siam is Bangkok's best hotel. Rated number one on TripAdvisor, The Siam sits in prime position along the Chao Praya River and provides the perfect blend of antique allure and contemporary comfort. Setting foot in this 39-room luxury retreat is like stepping back into a bygone era. The cool, shady building offers respite from the sultry Bangkok heat, and its refined, serene elegance bestow a breather from bustling dow
Salon •

“I executed 62 people. I’m sorry”: An executioner turned death-penalty opponent tells all

They say you can’t put a price on life, but what about death? Earlier this year I spoke to Jerry Givens, a former state executioner turned death penalty abolitionist. He told me that for people who carry out the death penalty, the real, enduring cost is emotional. “If I had known what I’d have to go through as an executioner, I wouldn’t have done it. It took a lot out of me to do it. You can’t tell me I can take the life of people and go home and be normal.”
PHOENIX Magazine •

48 Hours In Barcelona: A Weekend Break Itinerary

Barcelona is a city that you could spend a month in and barely skim the surface. Despite being Spain’s second city, it’s number one when it comes to culture, cuisine, drinking, style and electric energy – and there’s certainly no shortage of city guides that prove it. But how can travellers maximise on the abundance of treats offered by this popular destination in two days? Here’s our time-savvy guide to Barca’s essentials – with a smattering of new and offbeat openings thrown in for good measure.
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How to switch off from your ‘always on' lifestyle - Rest Less

But first…why is switching off so important? Is it really so bad to fire off a few work emails on holiday? In a word: yes. “Taking time to disconnect from work and other responsibilities is important to allow your body and mind to rest and recharge,” Dr Crepaz-Keay told Rest Less. “When we don’t switch off, we increase our risk of stress, burnout, anxiety, and depression.”There are various psychological, cultural, and technological factors behind our ‘always on’ culture. The first is that, in ou...
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