Nicola Appleton

2 months ago | tomsguide.com | Nicola Appleton

Helix Sleep has overhauled its entire lineup of mattresses, including the hugely popular Helix Midnight. Is the updated Midnight an improvement on the original? After sleeping on it for the past week, I’m so far impressed by its blend of pressure relief for side sleepers, premium build quality and value for money.

2 months ago | tomsguide.com | Nicola Appleton

Doomscrolling before bed is a common night time habit, but it could be wreaking havoc on our sleep quality. A new study has linked using screens while in bed with shorter sleep duration and an increase in insomnia. The findings, published in the medical journal Frontiers of Psychology, found that staring at screens in bed cuts our overall sleep duration by 24 minutes. What’s more, the risk of insomnia increases by 59% while using screens in bed.

Mar 14, 2025 | tomsguide.com | Nicola Appleton

Helix Sleep has launched a 27% off Sleep Week sale, which means you can buy a queen Midnight Luxe for $1,732.54 at Helix Sleep from $2,373.33 when you use the code TOMS27 at checkout. That's the joint-cheapest price of the year, which is an excellent deal outside of a major sale. The Helix Midnight Luxe takes a coveted spot in our guide to the best mattresses of the year for all sleepers and budgets, thanks to its incredible pressure relief and support for side sleepers.

Mar 14, 2025 | qantas.com | Nicola Appleton

For Australians, Europe’s size is a major drawcard: in the time it might take us to travel to the edge of our home state, we can reach an entirely new country. To help you cover more ground, we've put together a few favourite routes through Europe. Whether you're a first-time traveller hoping to island hop around Greece or a seasoned explorer seeking a new way to see coastal Italy, we have an itinerary for you.

Feb 28, 2025 | qantas.com | Nicola Appleton

Though many transit through the Chilean capital of Santiago on their way to the dramatic landscapes of Patagonia and the snow-capped Andes, this unique city deserves to be more than a pitstop. It only takes a wander through the many bustling markets or an afternoon spent in trendy, less-trodden neighbourhoods to reveal the capital’s vibrant character. Here’s our guide to the best things to do in Santiago.