Walk this way: Australia’s urban tours find their feet by going niche

Once the pedestrian equivalent of a double-decker tourist bus, the new breed of walking tours can be genuinely revealing – even if you’re a local

I feel torn between two cities. How do I reconcile where I want to be?

Choosing where you want to live can feel like choosing who you want to be, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. But you can bring your whole self to one place

Joy, liberation and good boots: a beginner’s guide to multi-day hiking in Australia

Setting off on your first big bushwalk can be intimidating but good planning (and the right gear) pays off

I’m awful at spending time alone. How can I combat this?

There’s no correct amount of solitude, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith, but cultivating a relationship with yourself is the same as any other friendship

How to move: exercising with fibromyalgia

Exercise can exacerbate fibro symptoms – but it can be one of the most effective ways to alleviate them too

How to move: exercising after having Covid-19

Even a mild Covid infection can cause lingering fatigue, but exercise plays a crucial role in recovery

That used car smell: how to deal with a stinky vehicle

From cigarette smoke to stale food, dealing with car smells requires specialised strategies depending on the cause

Kitchen hacks, fitness tips and Irish Siri: 31 easy ways to make your life a little better

If you don’t have the energy for sweeping life changes, don’t worry. A few small tweaks can add up to a big difference

Easy wins: want to sleep better? Try a short, gentle stretch before bed

Stretching is free and accessible to almost anybody, and a gentle routine can help signal to the brain that it is time to wind down

I’m 53 and want to be able to say I love my life. How do I begin, starting from here?

In midlife and mid-pandemic, our connective ties can feel loose, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Rebinding them requires commitment