Imogen Wellings

The rise of the “workation”

The post-pandemic era has created a new surge of remote work, in which offices have been replaced by laptops. Having a portable source of income has drastically changed where travellers go, how long they stay, and the destinations they frequent. With people able to reply to work emails from inside...
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Posted Jun. 22, 2026

WorldPride 2026: Amsterdam takeover

This summer, Amsterdam is taking over as the place to be for Pride 2026, simultaneously hosting both WorldPride and EuroPride.    WorldPride is an international LGBTQIA+ festival held every two years to promote global visibility and queer rights, originating in Rome in 2000. EuroPride differs in that it is held annually, swapping between European cities each...
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Posted Jun. 18, 2026

Wedding season is here!

As we enter the summer season, the number of weddings on the calendar skyrockets. We may wonder what to expect from these momentous events in the current wedding season. Rather than the typical ‘big white wedding,’ a massive shift has occurred in the wedding industry, with many couples ditching the...
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Posted Jun. 9, 2026

Oscars say AI cannot win awards for acting and writing

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has clarified that only films with acting and writing by humans will be considered eligible to win an Oscar. The Oscars, widely considered the most prestigious set of awards in the film industry, are predominantly centred around films produced in Hollywood, with...
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Posted Jun. 2, 2026

Animal tourism: Is it ethical?

Animal tourism has been on the rise with Robert-Irwin wannabes snapping pics and selfies with wildlife. It’s adorable, it’s curated, and it’s exploitative. Although travelling to observe or interact with wildlife isn’t always at the creature’s expense, many experiences exploit animals for profit. Companies like Tripadvisor have noticeably removed sales...
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Posted Jun. 1, 2026

Pebbling: Dating inspired by penguins

Rather than enhancing dating culture, the new digital age has complicated meaningful forms of connection. Wholesome dating trends appear to have been on the decline, with partners taking to social media to swap out their girlfriends for Sydney Sweeney using AI, rather than climbing through their windows in romantic Edward...
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Posted May. 27, 2026

Makeup is art: The watercolour trend

While 2016 has been nostalgically recreated in many aspects of 2026, the same cannot be said in terms of makeup trends. Rather than the maximalist looks of bold brows, full-coverage, and matte shades dominating 2016, current makeup trends are shifting towards romantic aesthetics. Abstract, soft, and slightly dreamy, the watercolour...
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Posted May. 22, 2026

The longevity gap between men and women

Research has shown that, when it comes to longevity, women are significantly more likely to live longer than men, with the gap between men’s and women’s lifespans widening by over a decade. The most recent data from 2021 revealed that women live an average of 5.8 years longer in almost...
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Posted May. 21, 2026