Brits are terrible tourists who don’t learn languages, don’t talk to strangers, and don’t respect other cultures

May 13, 2017, 8:32 am

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Brits haven’t got the best reputation as tourists. We’re loud, we drink, we’re awful at languages, and we have a history of starting fights at football matches.

Brits are terrible tourists who don't learn languages or talk to strangers

But now we have some proof, as a recent survey found that almost half of British tourists choose not to respect a country’s culture when they visit.

An embarassing 47% of British holidaymakers said they choose not to respect local cultures and customs when they travel, according to… Read the full story

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Not knowing how to make hummus sums up our generation’s problem

May 13, 2017, 9:33 am

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Last month there was a hummus crisis. 

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I realise that using the words hummus and crisis in the same situation sounds fairly ridiculous.

But there was a serious lack of hummus, and it’s everyone’s favourite thing to put Kettle Chips in to at dinner parties, so the paucity really was a problem.

During this hummus crisis, which didn’t quite get to the stage of hummus looting, but was still pretty stressful if you were making a Mezze platter, it came to light just how many people… Read the full story

This company is making skateboards out of hemp to save the planet (no, really)

May 13, 2017, 10:06 am

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Weed is to skateboarding what wine is to France.

It’s rare to walk past your local skate park in summer and not be hit with the heavy, cloying smell of teenagers sharing a joint.

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Now one company is taking that weed/skating connection to the next level – by making skateboards out of cannaboids. Oh, and they say they’re saving the planet in the process.

Slovenian startup Rolkaz Collective has launched a crowdfunding campaign to make skateboarding greener (sorry) with boards made out of natural hemp.

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May 13, 2017, 4:00 pm

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If you are on the dating scene and haven’t heard of it – Badoo is the biggest dating app in the world (yes, even bigger than Tinder).

With their extensive list of fun features and focus on being the safest online dating network out there, it’s a big deal and it’s growing.

Whether you’re a seasoned swiper or a lonely heart entering the online dating game for the first time there are a few rules and regulations you should follow.

We like to call them commandments – a set of tips for sure-fire success (well, probably).

1. Don’t take it too seriously

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British Sandwich Week – 10 vegan sandwich fillings everyone will love

May 13, 2017, 10:00 pm

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This week is British Sandwich Week, the self-proclaimed ‘celebration of the greatest food to go and quite possibly the most iconic British culinary invention, the sandwich.’

However, your classic British sandwich filling tends not to be vegan-friendly.

Never fear though, if you’re vegan and looking to celebrate with a mighty sandwich take inspiration from one of the delicious options below.

Here are 10 vegan fillings, worthy of any sandwich, that everyone will love.

Lox and cream cheese

Yes you can have vegan smoked salmon and cream cheese! By Read the full story

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May 13, 2017, 11:30 pm

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Are you contemplating a midlife stab at gayness? Is worrying about the Trump administration turning you into a park bench alcoholic? Is your wife nagging you for a threesome?

Metro’s resident agony uncle Andy is here for you buddy.

Like a less-chintzy Marjorie Proops.

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Fair warning – he specialises in coruscating invective.

Not to mention overly-wordy bulls***.

So if you need help with housemate politics or your hush-hush gak habit, write to… Read the full story

What your vegan food choices say about you

May 14, 2017, 12:00 am

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Vegans are now spoilt for choice when it comes to eating out or prepping meals for ourselves.

Long gone are the days where the extent of choice was salad, nut loaf or lentil lasagna.

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Instead, Instagram has heralded a new age where we can get inspiration from others while showing off our top dishes.

But the age-old adage of you are what you eat can still ring true and your food choices will reveal just who you are.

So whether that’s a mock meat militant or a Buddha bowl… Read the full story

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May 14, 2017, 12:43 am

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Work experience is a dull affair.

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If you’re lucky, you get to spend a week at the organisation of your dreams twiddling your thumbs, furtively checking Facebook, sending one and a half emails a day and fetching tea for people who will never, ever know or care that they’re saying your name wrong.

But if you’re really lucky, you could up sticks to Costa Rica and become one with nature.

Travel firm HolidayPirates and the World Parrot Trust are looking for an ornithophile who will dedicate themselves to the protection of the species, in a unique tropical experience… Read the full story

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Forget unicorn and mermaid hair – pizza hair is where it’s at

May 14, 2017, 1:44 am

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Brought to you by the same innovative team behind unicorn frappucino hair (which we loved), this secret pizza inspired undercut is setting the ‘hair goals’ bar sky high.

A Gilmore Girls Lego set could be heading your way The Unicorn Frappucino hair in all its glory (Picture: Instagram/ hairbymisskellyo)[/caption]

Those lucky enough to be located near the Saphire Hair Salon, in Winnipeg, Manitoba are in luck. Hair stylist, Kelly Woodford, has started rainbow colouring classes.

Aimed at already practising stylists and hairdressers, Kelly’s second rainbow colour class took place in February and addressed the tools… Read the full story

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May 14, 2017, 2:00 am

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Who doesn’t love dogs?

We all do and we all want more of them in our lives.

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But for some of us, the only real relationship we actually have is with our hounds.

We find that the close humans in our lives lack the true love and understanding offered by our furry friends.

They don’t question us, demand anything of us or care if we look like crap.

So while you’ve come to the conclusion that although some humans in your circle may be expendable, doggo is most definitely for life.

Here are some signs that… Read the full story

‘Bob Marley’s One Love’ is the Ben and Jerry’s flavour nobody noticed come to the UK

May 14, 2017, 2:19 am

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The question has caused tears and bloodshed between friends and family; which is the best Ben and Jerry’s ice cream flavour?

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While conservatives of the frozen dessert world opt for cookie dough or chocolate fudge brownie tubs, others have the nerve to go for peanut butter cup or its – clutch your pearls, folks – ‘topped’ range.

But one flavour has managed to sneak into the UK unnoticed; ‘Bob Marley’s One Love’.

Which leads me to wonder: if… Read the full story

A Disney princess dress collection is here to enchant your prom night

May 14, 2017, 3:13 am

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Until now, the closest thing to a Disney princess dress we’ve been able to buy is one that fits an eight-year-old in the Disney Store.

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But thanks to one online fashion store, if you long to become a true Sleeping Beauty or Snow White for your prom, it’s possible.

And they’re, well, magical.

The ‘Disney Forever Enchanted’ collection on Glitterati is the range for a true Disney fan, offering everything from gowns in a perfect shade of Belle yellow to sequin-studded Cinderella frocks.

And they deliver to the UK.

Though each dress doesn’t label… Read the full story

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May 14, 2017, 3:32 am

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Anyone else pine after the Harry Potter Lego sets that came out circa 2005 despite being a little too erm, old for it?

A Disney dress collection is here to enchant your prom night

Just me?

Well, be prepared to lust after those small plastic blocks like never before as a Gilmore Girls Lego set is in the making.

And not just any old set; a Luke’s Diner set, complete with wall hangings and condiments.

Not to mention a little brick Lorelai, Luke, Rory and other characters.

The only catch is that it doesn’t really exist yet – Lego,… Read the full story

15 events that defined life as we knew it in the 90s

May 14, 2017, 4:06 am

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The 90s was a pretty notable decade in general, and you were either glad when it was over, or you now spend time pining for the golden years.

It wasn’t all slow internet access and political sex scandals – it was full of delicious little cultural gems.

It was the decade that gave us New Labour, new music, and some truly amazing films.

Here’s 15 events that defined life as we knew it in the 90s.

1. Wannabe release

There you were quietly minding your business and letting British 90s life slowly tick by.

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May 14, 2017, 4:15 am

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As animal lovers, we’ve been led to believe that buying vegan leather is the safe alternative to wearing traditional leather … only, what if it’s not?

And should we be avoiding leather and pleather all together?

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Sure, on first glance, that faux leather jacket you’ve been mooning over looks like a sweet deal – no animals were directly harmed to make it, and the price tag won’t have you sobbing over your credit card bill.

But what about its cost to the environment?

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May 14, 2017, 4:50 am

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The day of my bikini fitness show finally arrived on Friday, and it was incredible.

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If you’ve been following this blog for the past few months the first question you may be asking is… how was it?

Well, I’ll start by filling you in on the crazy rituals I performed ahead of my competition at the BodyPower expo.

I prepared my body for intense tanning by exfoliating all over, every other day, for about a week. I removed body hair two days beforehand and painted my nails (to avoid staining… Read the full story

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May 14, 2017, 6:49 am

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If you thought the first half of May was a whirlwind (look back here), just wait until you feel the second half take hold.

Here’s a brief overview of the next two weeks, scroll down for a look at individuals signs.

We’ll all be feeling the after effects of the full moon in Scorpio for the remainder of the month, and it’s time to look closer to home when it comes to laying blame and taking responsibility.

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May 14, 2017, 7:01 am

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‘When are you getting married?’

If you’re in your late 20s or beyond, single or dating, you’re lucky if you haven’t been asked this at least once by a nosy family member, church member, colleague, friend or even stranger.

Apparently ‘time is not on your side’ or ‘your biological clock is ticking’ or some s*** like that.

So here’s a big juicy list of questions to ask that nosy aunty or uncle back the next time they ask you that damn question.

Hopefully it’ll keep them quiet.

Warning: Some of these questions may result in some serious side eye and further insult, but here goes.

1. Have you got a boyfriend/girlfriend hidden somewhere for me?

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May 14, 2017, 7:20 am

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We’re more likely to think about preventing food waste while in a supermarket aisle than on an evening out.

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Because, well, a sense of responsibility and our fourth margarita of the night don’t often go hand in hand.

But marrying the two needn’t put a downer on our nights – in fact, it can (and should) be a pleasure as one cocktail bar has proven through its sustainable menu.

Scout in East London is as close to ‘zero waste’ as you can get thanks,… Read the full story

15 movies every 90s kid had on VHS

May 14, 2017, 8:47 am

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The 90s was the golden age of VHS, and having a well curated collection was on par with having thousands of Instagram followers today.

You couldn’t just have one type of genre, because that would be too limiting. Instead you prided yourself with a collection spanning Disney, horror, comedy and even a bit of musical.

The collection would be given pride of place in the living room, and there was nothing like the joy of being able to add one more VHS to your beloved collection.

1. Jurassic Park

The dinosaur spectacular of the 90s definitely earned its spot in your VHS collection.

A good few hours long to take up those rainy afternoons, and your parents approved because they thought you were learning about different types of dinosaurs.

In reality all you wanted to see was Dennis Nedry get his comeuppance. Never got old.

2. The Lion King

You got this one Christmas, and it took you a few… Read the full story