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The Pomodoro Effect: Why 25 Minutes (and a Break) Can Change How You Work

Our brains aren’t wired for endless concentration, and the Pomodoro Technique allows us to break tasks into focused sprints, taps into our natural rhythms, and gives the mind and body room to recover

by Claire Wills

How To Clean Your Air With These 8 Amazing House Plants

Our guide to the best pot house plants to keep indoors to help combat air pollution

by Ellen Tout

The Big Taste 2025: Sustainable Vineyards Pour at Dubai’s Biggest Wine Festival

Dubai’s biggest wine festival, The Big Taste, is back at the Mandarin Oriental Jumeira on 24–25 September, 2025, with over 100 producers from more than 20 countries. Beyond showcasing iconic vintages and rare finds, this year’s edition highlights how vineyards are adapting to climate change

by Anthea Ayache

Can Regenerative Tourism Save the Maldives?

The Maldives may be paradise, but its reefs and very existence are under threat from climate change. Marine biologist Núria Camps Suárez of OZEN LIFE MAADHOO explains why the islands could become a living laboratory for how travel helps tackle the climate crisis

by Anthea Ayache

How to Be More Goldfish: The Secret to Moving On From Life’s Little Mistakes

Stop berating yourself for even the tiniest mistake and learn from the happiest animal on earth – the humble goldfish – how to move on and learn from the 50 errors we all make every day

by Christine Fieldhouse

Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Marks Olive Harvest With a Festival in the Clouds

Perched 2,000 metres above sea level, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar is already one of the world’s most dramatic resorts. […]

by Anthea Ayache

The Future of Travel: From Sleeper Trains to Solar-Powered Stays

From solar-powered stays to the renaissance of rail, here are seven ways eco-travel is redefining how we see the world.

by Soumita Moitra

Bottling 2,000 Years of Healing: Omorovicza’s Journey from Spa to Skincare

For centuries, the people of Budapest have turned to mineral-rich thermal baths for healing and restoration. Today, those same waters […]

by Anthea Ayache

The Hidden Challenges of Eco-Friendly Travel and How to Overcome Them

While the travel industry has begun to adopt more sustainable practices, the journey toward truly eco-friendly travel is far from straightforward

by Soumita Moitra

Teaching the Next Wave: UNESCO-Backed Ocean Academy Launches in Dubai

Jumeirah Group has joined forces with environmental charity Ocean Generation to roll out the UNESCO-endorsed Ocean Academy in UAE schools, […]

by Anthea Ayache