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It's TIME to DE-THINK SLEEP
YES, YOU READ THAT CORRECTLY: DE-THINK, NOT RE-THINK. WHY? BECAUSE OUR CULTURE'S INCREASING OBSESSION WITH SLEEP MAY WELL BE WHAT'S KEEPING US AWAKE.
10+ min |
July/August 2022
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Game, set, Maggie
We've always loved Maggie Gyllenhaal for her intelligence, acting chops and girl-next door vibes. But the actress is ready to move on to bigger and better things - she's proven herself as a talented director and snagged an Oscar nomination for her first screenplay for a feature film.
6 min |
July/August 2022
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BECOMING INVISIBLE...and loving it
THE INVISIBILITY THAT SOCIETY CONFERS ON WOMEN OF A CERTAIN AGE CAN MAKE US FEEL USELESS AND IRRELEVANT - BUT IT CAN ALSO OPEN DOORS TO A WONDERFUL TIME OF UNIMPEDED SELF-DISCOVERY AND SELF-INDULGENCE.
6 min |
July/August 2022
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Fragrant FEAST
WE'VE COLLECTED A FEW TRADITIONAL MIDDLE EASTERN RECIPES PASSED DOWN THROUGH GENERATIONS. IT'S A CUISINE THAT ENGAGES THE SENSES TO CREATE WONDERFUL FOOD MOMENTS AND MEMORIES.
3 min |
July/August 2022
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A THING of BEAUTY
QUALITY PRODUCTS AND SOCIAL-MEDIA SAVVY HAVE GARNERED TWO LOCAL WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES - A COSMETICS BRAND AND A HAIRCARE BRAND - A LOYAL FOLLOWING.
7 min |
July/August 2022
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Let it SNOW!
As the clock was about to run out on my US visa, my husband and I decided to cross a few American cities off our bucket list, take in some jazz and blues, and see a couple of sights...dusted in snow.
7 min |
July/August 2022
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Messenger OF THE MOUNTAINS
SILVIA VASQUEZ-LAVADO IS ON A JOURNEY TO HEALING, ONE PEAK AT A TIME. WE CHATTED TO THIS TRAILBLAZING ABOUT FINDING PEACE MOUNTAINEER IN THE THIN AIR.
5 min |
July/August 2022
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The LOST ART OF CONVALESCENCE
EVEN WHEN WE'RE SERIOUSLY ILL, WE NO LONGER TAKE THE TIME REALLY TO REST AND RECOVER; WE RUSH BACK TO WORK AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. BUT WITH THE ARRIVAL OF LONG COVID, WE MAY BE FORCED TO RETHINK RECUPERATION.
6 min |
July/August 2022
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SMALL WONDERS
THE TINY HOUSE MOVEMENT IS GAINING MOMENTUM AS MORE AND MORE PEOPLE CHOOSE A HOME (AND A LIFE) THAT IS CHEAPER, SIMPLER AND KINDER TO THE PLANET.
6 min |
May/June 2022
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25 beauty buys that are worth every cent
All the products on these pages cost less than R450, but we didn't only choose them based on price. Each one was hand-picked for delivering great results the pocket-friendly price tag is a bonus.
7 min |
May/June 2022
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Why you're feeling so blah – And what to do about it
You're not quite burnt out, and you're not quite depressed... But you just can't shake that listless, lacklustre mood. Sound familiar? You might be languishing.
10 min |
May/June 2022
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25 reasons to visit Istanbul
Now is a good time to visit this enchanting city. It's had a major face-lift: well-trodden sights are being scrubbed up and renovated, and some new megaprojects have just been completed, bringing fresh life to Istanbul's public spaces.
8 min |
May/June 2022
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How to SPOT A LOVE SWINDLER
THE NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY THE TINDER SWINDLER HAS SHONE A SPOTLIGHT ON THE PHENOMENON OF ONLINE ROMANCE SCAMS. HERE'S HOW YOU CAN PROTECT YOURSELF FROM BEING CONNED.
10 min |
May/June 2022
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TOTAL ECLIPSE of the HEART
AS BONNIE TYLER BELTS OUT, ONE MOMENT YOUR LIFE IS TOGETHER, THE NEXT YOU ARE FALLING APART. CARDIAC DISEASE CAN COME FAST AND FATALLY, AND IT'S STRIKING YOUNGER WOMEN.
7 min |
May/June 2022
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On search of SILENCE AND STARLIT SKIES
Being able to experience quiet and darkness matters. It matters because we matter: our emotional and physical health is at risk, as well as the wellbeing of all living things.
6 min |
May/June 2022
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FAMILY VALUES
THEY SAY FAMILY AND BUSINESS SHOULD NEVER MIX, BUT THESE MOM-AND-DAUGHTER DUOS ARE REVELLING IN THE TIME THEY GET TO SPEND TOGETHER AS BUSINESS PARTNERS.
3 min |
May/June 2022
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Letters from the LEVER ARCH FILE
TWO FRIENDS CO-WROTE LOVE YOU MADLY, A NOVEL ABOUT TWO SISTERS WHO FOLLOW THEIR HEARTS IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS AND FALL IN LOVE. THIS IS THE STORY OF HOW THE NOVEL MATERIALISED.
5 min |
May/June 2022
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GOING AGAINST the tide
Perhaps best known for her roles in the teen film Mean Girls and the romantic drama The Notebook, Rachel McAdams does things her own way in real life, with a quiet, steely determination, winning fans along the way.
6 min |
May/June 2022
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HOW TO THRIFT LIKE A PRO
The decade's fastestgrowing trend is big on style, small on spend, environmentally friendly and a bunch of fun. Apply these strategies to channel your inner Kate Moss.
6 min |
May/June 2022
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How to Survive the Feast-Or Famine Cycle
It’s empowering to have more than one income stream, but there is a downside: it’s easy to splurge when money is plentiful, but what about the lean months? Three self-starters share their tips for keeping an even keel through good and bad.
6 min |
March/April 2022
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Kaley's Comet
Kaley Cuoco was so beguiling as Penny on The Big Bang Theory that she soon became one of the highest paid actors in television. With HBO’s comedic thriller series The Flight Attendant, she entered exciting, slightly sinister new territory – but it proved her range as an actress and cemented her broad-based appeal.
7 min |
March/April 2022
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Let the Music Play
My dad died days before the global lockdown. While I was trapped within four walls, music and dancing gave me reason to smile again.
7 min |
March/April 2022
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How to Make Your Own Luck
Luck isn’t easy to measure or study, but those who have managed to do it discovered it’s not the work of fate – it’s a skill you can cultivate and improve. So, how do you go about it?
8 min |
March/April 2022
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Local Flavour
Stocking up your pantry? These artisanal foods are guaranteed to ignite the senses of home chefs everywhere. Meet the foodies behind two of South Africa’s tastiest brands.
7 min |
March/April 2022
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The Comfort of Ritual
Rituals imbue our lives with depth and meaning. And in times of uncertainty, they are even more important because they create a sense of grounding.
8 min |
March/April 2022
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Get Your Shine Back!
When the last of the summer heat is over, it’s important to take time to reverse any hair damage caused by sun and sea water.
5 min |
March/April 2022
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The Rise of the Personal Shopper
It’s not a new concept, but the number of people who make a living from sourcing goods on behalf of clients is on the rise. We talked to three personal shoppers to find out what it takes.
7 min |
March/April 2022
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Back to the Wild
Imagine camping in the Little Karoo… a billion stars above you, the ancient desert beneath, the insistent flapping of your canvas tent in the cold night air. Then banish all the rustic images this conjures up – because Dwyka Tented Lodge will confound all your expectations.
6 min |
March/April 2022
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A Good (Mo) Hair Day
"Beauty Mokgwamme had other dreams, but circumstances took her exactly where she was meant to be."
3 min |
March/April 2022
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Covid Chronicles
Covid-19 has changed everything – not least of which is the essence of ‘home’, and what it means to us. Here are four tales of journeying, leaving, staying, going the distance and finding peace.
7 min |