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What are the best holiday destinations? Jul 12, 2023

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Everyone has their own expectations when it comes to summer holidays. Regardless, you don't necessarily have to travel far to have a good time. At least, that's what 31% of British people think, according to research from TripAdvisor. That’s the proportion of people who plan to holiday exclusively in the UK this year.

But for others, going on holiday is all about turning dreams of exotic destinations into a reality. Let's discuss some of the top domestic and international destinations for 2023.

What are the best destinations within the UK? Is going to Europe really that expensive? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How to follow the beach flag system?

Is the sugar in fruit actually good for you?

How can I save money on my gas bill?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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How can I stay cool at home during summer? Jul 12, 2023

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Brits have just experienced the hottest June on record, according to the Met Office. The average mean temperature across the UK was 15.8°C, nearly a full degree higher than the previous record.

July is also expected to be hotter than average, and a heatwave isn’t out of the question. So it’s important to be prepared for high temperatures, especially at home.

What is the ideal temperature to have at home? When should I be airing my home during hot spells? Are there any other tips ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How to follow the beach flag system?

Is the sugar in fruit actually good for you?

How can I save money on my gas bill?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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How to follow the beach flag system? Jul 11, 2023

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The beach flag system is a way of indicating the safety conditions of the water and the beach. It helps you to avoid potential hazards and enjoy your time at the beach.

Not all countries use the same flags or have the same meanings for them. In some countries, such as the USA and Canada, there are more than four colours of flags, such as brown for rip currents or double red for water closed. Therefore, it is important to check the local signs and flags before entering the water in a any country.

What do the different colours mean ? Do all countries follow the same rules ? What other flags might you see in the UK ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How can you secure your home before leaving on holiday?

What is last chance tourism?

Which are the best cities in the world to live in?

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

In partnership with upday UK.

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Is the sugar in fruit actually good for you? Jul 10, 2023

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Just like vegetables, fruit is essential in a healthy and balanced diet. Ever since the UK government’s campaign in 2003, we’ve all known that we’re supposed to get our “five a day”. And a lot of fruit tends to be pretty sweet, especially when ripe. That’s because fruit contains sugar, and more specifically a large amount of fructose with little glucose.

The problem with fructose is that it easily converts into fat in the liver. For the same quantity of fructose and glucose, fructose will produce more fat in the liver. And that can have a significant effect on metabolism. If consumed in large amounts, it could lead to hepatic steatosis, or fatty liver, a phenomenon that is increasingly common with obesity.

What is fructose ? Is fructose better than glucose for health ? Should we be avoiding fruit ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How can you secure your home before leaving on holiday?

What is last chance tourism?

Which are the best cities in the world to live in?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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How can I save money on my gas bill? Jul 09, 2023

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As of 1st July 2023, UK energy regulator Ofgem brought the energy price cap down to £2,074, a significant fall from the previous price guarantee of £2,500 that was introduced by the government in October 2022.

Prices had soared mostly due to an increase in wholesale energy costs caused by the war in Ukraine. Bear in mind the price cap is based on an estimate for a dual fuel household paying by direct debit based on typical consumption. It’s not an absolute cap on your energy bill, so if you consume more than the average, you will pay more.

Do I need to do anything with my boiler ? What about changing provider ; is that allowed ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How can you secure your home before leaving on holiday?

What is last chance tourism?

Which are the best cities in the world to live in?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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What is kakeibo, the mindful Japanese budgeting method ? Jul 08, 2023

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There are a number of possible reasons why people don’t manage to save as much money as they would like. For example: paying for things with a credit card can make you forget how much you’ve spent, or you simply don’t earn enough to save in the first place. You might feel like money saving methods simply won’t ever work for you.

But let's go back to basics. A simple Japanese technique called “kakeibo” could just revolutionise your relationship with money. The word “kakeibo” roughly translates as "household expense book". It refers to a notebook where you list your income and expenses, divided into several categories. But there’s a purpose behind all of it, of course, which is being able to save money you otherwise wouldn’t.

Where does this method come from ? And why would it work better than other techniques ? How do I get started then ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is Rufus the Hawks job at Wimbledon?

What is an eco-friendly beach ?

Why do we get grumpy when we're hungry?

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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What are "almond moms"? Jul 08, 2023

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Back in 2013, American reality TV show The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills featured a scene that would unexpectedly go viral nearly a decade later. The scene showed a phone conversation between former model Yolanda Hadid and her daughter Gigi. Hadid junior said she felt sick because she hadn’t eaten all day, and her mother’s advice in response was to “eat two almonds”.

It might have seemed innocuous at the time, but that moment went viral in 2022, with a number of female Tiktokers complaining about how their mothers were damaging their relationship with food. The term “almond moms" was born, in a nod to the Hadid reality TV scene, and at the time of recording it has close to 480 million views.

What are the main charachteristics of almond moms ? What makes almond moms act that way ? What are the consequences of such a restrictive upbringing ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is Rufus the Hawks job at Wimbledon?

What is an eco-friendly beach ?

Why do we get grumpy when we're hungry?

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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How can you secure your home before leaving on holiday? Jul 06, 2023

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Whether you’re planning a short trip or a long-haul adventure, you want to make sure your home is safe and sound while you’re away. Here are some steps you can take to protect your property and prevent unwanted visitors.

Smart devices can offer various advantages for keeping your home safe while you’re away. Of course, there are many more things you can do depending on your situation and preferences you could even consider hiring house sitters. The main thing is to plan ahead and be prepared for any eventuality.

How can I avoid obvious signs of being away ? What security measures should I take ? What else can I do to ensure my home is safe while I am away? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is Rufus the Hawks job at Wimbledon?

What is an eco-friendly beach ?

Why do we get grumpy when we're hungry?

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue.

In partnership with upday UK.

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What is last chance tourism? Jul 06, 2023

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Last chance tourism is a travel trend whereby tourists increasingly seek to experience the world’s most endangered sites before they vanish or are irrevocably transformed, according to the definition given by the Current Issues in Tourism magazine. Last chance tourism is also sometimes referred to as doomsday tourism. The term was first coined in the early 2010s in Britain, before catching on in other countries.

What kind of endangered sites are we talking about? One would think an influx of tourists will only contribute to these sites’ deterioration. Is that the case? What can we do to put an end to last-chance tourism? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why do we get grumpy when we're hungry?

Who are the "never coviders" that have scientists fascinated?

What is tagskryt, the Scandinavian sustainable travel trend?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

Date of first release : Septembre 22nd, 2021

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Why do our bodies need to sleep? Jul 05, 2023

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Sleep is often seen as a waste of time. Many businessmen, politicians, and celebrities boast about sleeping only 5 hours per night or even being insomniacs. However, despite its sometimes bad reputation, sleep is essential for maintaining good health and aging well.

Bear in mind that no one has ever gone longer than 11 and a half days without sleeping. As a point of comparison, Scottish man Angus Barbieri went 382 days without eating any solid food in the 1960s, and in 1979 an Austrian man survived 18 days without any food or water. So you can understand just how essential sleep is for human life.

What does our body do during sleep ? What happens during REM sleep ? Does sleep also help us assimilate experiences we've had during the daytime ? Are there any other theories out there? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is Rufus the Hawks job at Wimbledon?

What is an eco-friendly beach ?

Why do we get grumpy when we're hungry?

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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