Have you heard? Cognac is making a comeback. The coolest cocktails in town can now be found at the new Martell Bar at London’s famous Mondrian hotel.

Cognac has been given a bad rep over the years; banished to the realms of old man drinks with a taste too strong for the casual drinkers. But Martell is aiming to change this perception. I was invited down to the Mondrian to check out the new bar and to discover the new cocktails on offer. Spoiler… they are great!

Samuel Johnson rightly said ‘When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life’. There is so much to do in this great city, including some of the best shopping in the world. I got the chance to enjoy a day at the London Designer Outlet with my sister to check out everything this retail centre has to offer.

What do you do just for yourself?

In the fourth and final part of my Art of Chill series with Gillette, I’m looking at the importance of making time for yourself and the things you love.

It’s more than simply finding time to unwind; from hobbies to volunteering and learning new skills, ‘me time’ is about focusing on yourself, broadening your horizons and reaching the best version of you.

The meaning of meditation

In part three of my Art of Chill series with Gillette, I’m getting mindful with meditation and looking at how it can help you reduce the irritations life throws your way.

Welcome to The Art of Chill Part Two

Up next in my Art of Chill series with Gillette, we’re looking at fitness and maintaining a regular exercise routine can help reduce the stress and irritation caused by everyday life.

Take a look at the new trailer for WONDERKID.

Football is a man’s game. It’s a saying many of us have heard a million times. The bravado of the footballing community has lead it to being one of the most stereotypical ‘masculine’ environments in sport today. It doesn’t leave much room for openness. At the top, there are no out Premier League footballers, with homophobia in football being rife. Those who have come out, have done so after retiring due to fear of backlash and career-destroying repercussions.

But new film WONDERKID by Rhys Chapman, aims to tackle the issue head on.

This song is my complete and utter obsession right now. I first heard it sun by an auditionee on America’s Got Talent (watch it here), I then looked up the lyrics to find out who actually sang it.

Turns out the song is Grammy nominated (and I can see why!) and is sung by Andra Day. The accompanying music video is beautiful, believably touching. The song is an anthem, a fighter’s anthem that focuses on the struggle to keep going, to keep rising.

Have a watch and let me know what you think!

N