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The Scenic Route: Why Taking The Train To Scotland Is The Ultimate Travel Experience

23 hours ago | refinery29.com | Tanyel Mustafa

There’s nothing quite like a train journey to help you relax before a break away. Sit back, stare out the window, and watch the view of London’s landmarks becoming residential towns, then green fields, then build back up again until you reach your destination. In this case, it’s Edinburgh. As a city dweller, there’s a peace that comes with travelling by train.
I Saw My Family In 'Sinners' & Its Success Can’t Be Undermined

1 day ago | refinery29.com | Taryn Finley

Story from UnbotheredADVERTISEMENTI saw traces of my own blood in IMAX on Easter. Watching Ryan Coogler’s Sinners on Resurrection Sunday was more of a spiritual experience than a religious one. My ancestors sat on my spirit as I sat in the theater, and they haven’t left since. The film is about so many things: the blues, folklore, vampires, music’s intergenerational impact, and the stakes of humanity. But it’s also about my roots. Coogler drew upon my family’s legacy for Sammie (Miles Caton).
Exercise Is Helping Gen Z Feel In Control Of Their Life

3 days ago | refinery29.com | Tanyel Mustafa

Gen Z is flooding the UK’s gyms, according to new research. 11.5million people aged 16 and over now have a gym membership, which is a record high and an increase of 1.6million people since 2022. It works out as 1 in 6 people attending the gym. Honestly, none of this is surprising to me as a Gen Z-millenial cusp gym goer. Let me put it to you simply: The gym solely relies on you and has a pretty straightforward journey to success.
Serena Williams Expertly Reminds Us That Everything In Life Doesn’t Center Men

6 days ago | refinery29.com | Taryn Finley

Story from UnbotheredADVERTISEMENTLet Serena Williams be a reminder that not everything centers men. In February, the 23-time Grand Slam champion stunned more than 133 million live viewers with her surprise appearance during Kendrick Lamar’s record-breaking Super Bowl halftime show. And though that performance happened to coincide with the biggest moment within the biggest rap feud in years, Williams is crip walking right past the mess.
Can Spraying Perfume Really Disrupt Your Hormones?

1 week ago | refinery29.com | Jacqueline Kilikita

Is there anything better than unboxing a perfume you’ve been dying to try — and falling in love at first spritz? It’s like unlocking a brighter mood or a shiny new version of yourself. That’s exactly how I felt when a very viral, very expensive fragrance landed on my doorstep recently. Even with friends over, I wasted no time bathing myself in the stuff. As expected, it was an instant hit among the group, except for one, who edged further and further away from my plume of scent.
I Stick To My "Fitness Activity Cocktail" — & It’s Made Me Fitter

1 week ago | refinery29.com | Tanyel Mustafa

I’ve been going to the gym for about 10 years now. My goals and motivations have shifted during that time, as has how I’ve trained. I started off exclusively using the cross-trainer, bike and pull-up machine, as that’s all I felt confident using. Seeing a PT some years later helped me learn how to use weights, and I went from hating squats to enjoying them with 40kg on my back.
The "You Meet Them Twice" Theory Isn’t Your Love Story

1 week ago | refinery29.com | Tanyel Mustafa

I remember being 22, fresh in the throes of my first heartbreak, and being told by an ex-colleague about a woman she knew who’d been let down by a romantic partner multiple times. Flaking, ghosting, refusing to commit — all of the classic red flags. One day out of the blue, he turned up at her door, apologized for everything and promised her he’d do better. They then got engaged. She told me this story, I think, to give me hope and did that from a good place.
My Skin Looks So Dewy & Healthy After Trying This K-Beauty Sunscreen Hack

1 week ago | refinery29.com | Venus Wong

I’m pretty hardcore when it comes to sun protection. I never leave the house without wearing SPF and do my best to top-up as often as I can throughout the day. But I’m also incredibly particular about the products I use. Usually, even the most lightweight sunscreen formulations give me a slightly uncomfortable feeling, like something viscous is stretched over my pores. And most SPF sticks, I’ve found, make my skin feel like an oil slick and break me out.
5 Women On The Impulse Purchase They Regret Making

1 week ago | refinery29.com | Tanyel Mustafa

We’ve all done it. Whether it was an impulse buy or a heavily researched investment, we’ve all got it wrong at some point. The thing we thought we’d love and use turned out to be… well, a waste of money. Market research company Ipsos found that 4 in 5 Americans experience “buyers remorse” when they shop, even if they do research beforehand. While not ideal, we can take some comfort in the fact that making the wrong purchases occasionally is a common mistake.
After 7 Years I Went Back On Hormonal Contraception

1 week ago | refinery29.com | Carly Lewis-Oduntan

As I sat perched at the edge of my bed, the tension that had been gripping the back of my head, neck and left shoulder felt like it was intensifying. Defeated at the thought of having to endure another month of persistent headaches, I reached for my back and ripped off the sticky patch that I was certain was the cause of my discomfort. I had been using a contraceptive patch — which is similar to a square sticking plaster that works in the same way as the combined pill — for roughly 90 days.