Jessica Furseth

London

Journalist on culture, cities, food, and how we live now. Copywriter on place and technology. Fully caffeinated. [email protected]

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How a second passport became the key to freedom for young Brits

3 weeks ago | msn.com | Jessica Furseth

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How a second passport became the key to freedom for young Brits

3 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Jessica Furseth

Let’s Unpack ThatIn the wake of Brexit, little is more desirable than dual citizenship, with many people born in the UK attempting to claim back their right to freedom of movement based on their ancestry – even if it means a temporary bureaucratic nightmare. Jessica Furseth meets some of themFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing.
The Case for the Scandinavian Sleep Method

1 month ago | dwell.com | Jessica Furseth

If sharing a bed (and a blanket) with your partner is becoming untenable, consider a duvet divorce. A bed is never just a bed—it’s a microcosm for a relationship. At least this is how it feels for many, as became clear to me after I started asking couples if they would consider the Scandinavian sleep method: you share a bed, but switch out the large comforter for two blankets.
The Case for the Scandinavian Sleep Method

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Jessica Furseth

4 hours agoTired of that lingering cough? This surprising option may do the trick. A lot of us have a cough now, right? Maybe you were sick a couple of weeks ago and are better, but the coughing just won’t go away. You may be popping cough drops like it’s your job, or maybe you’ve just accepted that the symptom …
After 20 years, I thought I knew London – then I walked the Capital Ring

2 months ago | independent.co.uk | Jessica Furseth

Spring is in the air, and London is calling – not by Tube, but on foot. Jessica Furseth explores a 78-mile circular walking route and finds a surprisingly wild, wonderfully weird and deeply revealing way to see LondonFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing.
I thought I knew London – then I walked the Capital Ring | Flipboard

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Jessica Furseth

21 hours agoHidden Along Portugal's Silver Coast Is A Walkable City With Mouth-Watering Seafood And Thermal BathsBeyond Lisbon and Porto, there are many small historic towns worth adding to your Portugal itinerary, but not all of them are known for their royal …11 hours agoUnited Airlines Makes Historic AnnouncementUnited Airlines is gearing up for a major change this summer. Summer travel season is almost here, and it will be a special one for United Airlines.
(Un)natural Border: The Bug River Between Politics and Ecology

2 months ago | greeneuropeanjournal.eu | Jessica Furseth |Elena Reimerytė |Vaida Pilibaitytė |Maria Dybcio

The meandering ribbon of the Bug River passes through Poland, Ukraine, and Belarus, following stretches of one of the most controlled borders of Europe. The river, known for its unique ecosystem, is the site of growing political tension and a worsening humanitarian crisis. Once a symbol of coexistence between nature and human civilisation, the Bug is now a political battlefield, flanked by heavy barriers and fallen trees.
In Norway, Easter Means Tucking Into Crime Stories

2 months ago | atlasobscura.com | Jessica Furseth

“Bergen train robbed in the night!” The newspaper headline was dramatic, and the story equally so: As travelers in jubilant vacation moods were enjoying their journey across the mountains, a group of students descended on the train and robbed it, before making their getaway on skis. The paper was inundated with calls from people who’d missed a small but vital little box, stating, “Price: 2 kroner, Gyldendal.” It was an ad for a book from a major publisher.
After 20 years, I thought I knew London – then I walked the Capital Ring

2 months ago | msn.com | Jessica Furseth

Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
After 20 years, I thought I knew London - then I walked the Capital Ring

2 months ago | independent.co.uk | Jessica Furseth

Spring in the air, and London is calling – not by Tube, but on foot. Jessica Furseth explores a 78-mile circular walking route and finds a surprisingly wild, wonderfully weird and deeply revealing way see LondonFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing.