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I twisted my hair this way for 14 days (here’s what happened to my summer volume)

Summer has arrived and it’s time to refresh our hairstyle game with effortless yet stylish looks. If you’re tired of wearing your hair down but don’t want the commitment of a full updo, the twisted half-up style secured with clear elastics is your perfect summer 2025 solution. This versatile look combines elegance with practicality – … Lire plus

5-minute Caprese skewers: Italy’s summer on a stick

There’s something eternally charming about the simplicity of Italian cuisine. During my early days as a young chef in a small trattoria outside Naples, I watched in awe as Nonna Maria would arrange slices of sun-ripened tomatoes, milky mozzarella, and freshly plucked basil leaves on platters for the evening service. “La bandiera Italiana,” she’d say … Lire plus

This Italian village is built on gravity-defying rainbow cliffs (the photos don’t look real until you visit)

There’s something magical about villages that cling to cliffs as if defying gravity itself. In Cinque Terre, Italy’s stunning string of five seaside hamlets, this architectural audacity creates one of the Mediterranean’s most breathtaking landscapes. These rainbow-hued villages aren’t just picturesque – they’re a testament to human ingenuity along Liguria’s rugged coastline. A technicolor masterpiece … Lire plus

This 800-year-old French village with 3 perfect rings reveals medieval engineering genius

Hidden in the rolling hills of Alsace, France, lies a medieval masterpiece that challenges everything we think we know about ancient urban planning. Eguisheim stands as the only French village where houses form three mathematically perfect concentric rings around a 13th-century octagonal castle, creating a living labyrinth that has mystified architects and historians for centuries. … Lire plus

I tried 7 travel pants for summer and these 3 styles flattened my stomach without feeling tight

Summer travel season is upon us, and with it comes the eternal question: what to pack that looks great, feels comfortable, and travels beautifully? As temperatures rise in the Northern Hemisphere this June 2025, finding the perfect travel pants that smooth your silhouette while keeping you cool has never been more relevant. Why the right … Lire plus

I tried this gentle water workout at 56 and burned more calories than running (without the joint pain)

When my physical therapist suggested aqua jogging after a nagging knee injury, I was skeptical. Running in water? It sounded too gentle to be effective. But after committing to a month-long experiment, I discovered that this low-impact workout delivers surprising results—especially for seniors and anyone with joint concerns. What exactly is aqua jogging? Aqua jogging … Lire plus

The 1940s victory roll hairstyle making summer comeback (how I mastered it in 4 steps)

The timeless glamour of the 1940s continues to captivate fashion enthusiasts in summer 2025, with one iconic hairstyle making a remarkable comeback: the Victory Roll. As temperatures rise and outdoor events fill our calendars, this vintage coiffure offers both style and practicality for those seeking a touch of retro elegance. The fascinating history behind Victory … Lire plus

This private island in Mozambique hides Africa’s most exclusive marine paradise (and you’ve never heard of it)

Africa’s best-kept secret isn’t where you think. Off Mozambique’s northern coast lies Quilalea, a 34-hectare private island where luxury meets untamed wilderness in spectacular fashion. This coral-fringed paradise in the Quirimbas Archipelago offers something increasingly rare in our hyper-connected world: genuine seclusion amid pristine nature. The ultimate barefoot luxury experience Azura at Quilalea, the island’s … Lire plus

Watermelon punch revolution: Korean Hwachae with Sprite wows summer guests

There’s something almost magical about Korean Hwachae that brings me back to my first culinary adventure in Seoul. I was visiting a local family during the height of summer, when the matriarch brought out what looked like a hollowed watermelon filled with a colorful medley of fruits swimming in a pink liquid that sparkled in … Lire plus