TEN years ago Ivana Poku moved to London to restart her life following a relationship breakdown, believing she would never fulfill her dreams of being a mum. After her first marriage ended in divorce, she was in a dark place, fearing she would never find love again. 4 Ivana manifested her dream husband – and … Read more
A POPULAR area in Glasgow’s southside has been named one of the trendiest in the world. Strathbungo beat stiff competition from Ekkamai in Bangkok, Thailand, and Palace Quarter in Budapest to come in 22nd place in Time Out’s list of the 38 coolest neighbourhoods for 2024. 3 The Glasgow suburb is the only area in … Read more
THE kids are finally back at school, so now it’s time for the grown-ups to put their feet up. And there are few better ways to unwind than a cruise. From epic adventures around the Caribbean to wild nights partying on the White Isle, Sophie Swietochowski picks her top adult-only sailings still with availability this … Read more
IF you’ve forked out hundreds or even thousands for a posh TV, don’t let a silly settings mistake ruin your picture. There’s a controversial TV setting that top directors absolutely hate – and as a sensible telly fan, I listen and turn it off. You should too. 3 Your TV might have its own branding … Read more
I HAD always thought that luxury sailing trips were the preserve of the rich and famous, made solely for billionaires who have ballrooms and swimming pools on their yachts. But I could not have been more wrong. 4 Six of us stayed on the Fair Statesman, a gleaming white motor cruiser rented from Norfolk Broads … Read more
WITH Freshers’ Week fast approaching, we planned a girls trip to Aberdeen, not just to see the sights of the Granite City but to get familiar with daughter Leah’s new home for the next four years. Before she packs her bags and heads to university to start her exciting new chapter, she was keen to … Read more
ALEX Salmond has insisted Scotland will become independent in the next ten years despite the Yes movement being weaker than a decade ago. The former First Minister predicted the break-up of the UK within his lifetime as he reflected on this week’s tenth anniversary of the historic independence referendum. 9 Alex Salmond insisted he would … Read more
TAKE to the forest this autumn to make the most of the changing colours from the cosy confines of your own treehouse. There are wooden wonders across the UK and here Lisa Minot picks four of her favourites. 4 Stay in a treehouse this Autumn, pictured TreeDwellers in the CotswoldsCredit: Supplied 4 Relax at the … Read more
GOOGLE has released its second foldable smartphone and it may well be my favourite yet. The foldable market is still pretty slim with only a handful around from Google itself, as well as Samsung and OnePlus. 6 The Pixel 9 Pro Fold has an 8-inch display when opened outCredit: The Sun / Jamie Harris 6 … Read more
DESPITE being nicknamed the “city of ice cream” by travel experts, the Italian beach town of Pizzo seems to have flown under the tourist radar. Popular towns and cities in Italy can get very crowded, but there are still some secluded spots where holidaymakers can relax in peace. 5 Pizzo is an overlooked Italian seaside townCredit: Alamy … Read more
