During a 100 mile (160km) race around Mount Kosciuszko last year, I was caught in a lightning storm. I got talking to a fellow runner who was sheltering with me. She told me that there was an even longer race, out in Western Australia. “You must do it!” she said. “The food is incredible, and … Read more
The questions 1 Which king’s sister, wife and lover were all called Edith?2 Korky the Cat was the first cover star of what in 1937?3 Which fabric is made from flax fibres?4 What type of holiday is named from a Swahili word for journey?5 Who orchestrated the FTX fraud?6 Maria Mitchell, in 1847, was the … Read more
Whether you’re enjoying afternoons lounging in the garden, a lively barbecue on the patio or a sundowner on the balcony, the right outdoor furniture can transform an outdoor space completely. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. No matter how beautifully your garden … Read more
Do you dream of a gorgeous garden but dread the thought of all the digging, weeding, watering and waiting that’s involved in getting one? You’re certainly not alone. Many of us yearn for a stunning outdoor sanctuary, yet don’t have the time or the resources to make it happen. Or do we? We’ve found eight … Read more
I’ve had 35 close encounters with polar bears during my time as an explorer and campaigner for the Arctic Ocean. There’s always that surge of adrenaline when you see one – that sense of: “Oh God, it’s happening.” I’ve learned how to deal with bears over the years. Although I take a shotgun and special cartridges – they’re … Read more
I’m in my early 60s and have been happily married for more than 25 years. I’ve come to accept that I’m bisexual but haven’t told anyone. About two years ago my wife found me wearing a pair of her black lace panties, something I do sometimes as it turns me on. She was angry and … Read more
I’ve come to a moment in my life I never expected; I’m contemplating starting a relationship, not out of love or passion, but out of fear – fear of the future. I always thought I’d be above such reasoning. But witnessing illness up close, seeing the care my father received from his wife and us … Read more
The first bluebells are out along the Dart gorge, creating a faint purple haze under the twisted oak trees. I’m on my way to Luckey Tor, one of Dartmoor’s most hidden rock stacks, which sits by the river, shrouded in vegetation like Sleeping Beauty’s castle. It’s not the easiest of walks. The path peters out … Read more
Looking back to 2022, it seems impossible that anyone ever believed that Brian “Liver King” Johnson achieved his physique without pharmaceutical assistance. He looks like a hot water bottle stuffed with bowling balls, an 80s action figure with more veins – an improbably muscular man who put his bodybuilder-shaming physique down to a diet of … Read more
The prosecution: Tim It’s gross – I wouldn’t use her toothbrush, so why would I use her earphones? I’ve been going out with my girlfriend, Lila, for three years. We obviously know each other intimately, but I just can’t get on board with sharing earphones. There’s something so gross about it. I hate cleaning off someone else’s earwax … Read more