I’ve just turned 54, and two weeks ago I did something that still surprises me when I say it out loud. I completed a three-day scuba diving course with Koh Tao Scuba Diving . This was a big deal. I’ve never been someone who loved swimming in the sea, and going underwater was firmly in the “not for me” category. Fear, comfort zones, excuses, I’ve used them all at different points in my life. But something has shifted over the years. My courage has grown, my appetite for life h

Our retreat couldn’t come any sooner, as it was a relief to escape the clutches of the dismal rain back in the UK and bask once more in the welcoming arms of our beautiful Moroccan villa, El Goute, where the sun always shines! The Moroccan dishes were nothing short of divine; we dabbled in light lunches but went all out for our evening meals with huge tagines and puddings. And yes, the staff—always the paragons of hospitality—went above and beyond, bending over backwards as i

Going into a divorce when you’re too emotional can be a disaster. Instead, give yourself time to heal, travel, and meet new friends. Join groups to keep you active, whether it be a gym class or a social event or even a divorce retreat . For you to recoup and receive some emotional support and inspiration. As we all know, time is a good healer, and if you don’t plan and get prepared for it, you could end up in a fight, and the only ones that will win will be the lawyers. Tr