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Extra.ie
30-04-2025
- Extra.ie
Gen Z men call time on the wild and boozy 'lads holiday'
It could be welcome news for chaps who prefer their breaks calm and relaxing rather than boozy and raucous. The 'lads holiday' – involving drinking to excess in an all-male group before returning home to find yourself in trouble with your partner – seems to be heading into the sunset. In a survey, 65% of younger men declared that such boozy breaks are outdated, and 69% said the prospect of going on one filled them with fear. Pic: Getty Images Some 53% admitted routinely making up excuses to get out of going, and as many as 81% feel pressured to act macho, while 66% struggle to keep up with the excessive partying. Feeling forced to drink more than usual, spending cash you don't have and knowing your partner hates you being away all add to the apprehension. In fact, 47% confess they would much rather go for a nice meal with their friends, attend a gig (33%) or simply go on a walking trip (24%). The survey of 2,000 Generation Z and Millennial men, commissioned by tour operator First Choice, suggests it takes an average of three days on an all-male holiday before it all becomes too much. Pic: Mariia Siurtukova / Getty Images One in six (15%) respondents said that a boys' break always ends up in chaos, while 14% would rather spend their money on a more relaxing type of trip. According to the study, it takes up to five days to physically recover from excessive drinking and six days to recover mentally. As a result, more than half (57%) admit they struggle with 'hang-xiety' – typically feelings of anxiety or panic after drinking, which can include racing thoughts and a regret about what happened while under the influence – after a boy's break. Pic: Shutterstock Other things which routinely happen on male-only trips include missed flights (24%), regrettable tattoos (20%), lost passports (16%), and even crying (14%). As a result, 65% say they have thought they are too old for these holidays, while 70% think the traditional 'lads' holiday' is now a thing of the past. Kevin Nelson of First Choice said: 'No one should feel pressured into being someone they're not on holiday or living up to outdated norms at the expense of their mental health. 'A lads' trip should be about fun, friendship, bonding and making memories. It's time to call for 'better boys' trips' – holidays that are about choice, authenticity, and having fun on your own terms.'
Buzz Feed
15-03-2025
- General
- Buzz Feed
What Helpful Ingredient Swap Or Substitution Do You Absolutely Swear By?
The other day, I was making stir fry for dinner, and just when I finished sautéing the vegetables, I realized I was missing one of the main ingredients to make the sauce: cornstarch. I was able to find some flour laying around in my pantry to use as a substitute, and luckily, it got the job done. I know I'm not the only one who has been in this situation before, so now, I'm requesting your most helpful culinary advice regarding the matter. I'm curious…what's the genius ingredient swap or substitution you swear by? Mariia Siurtukova / Getty Images Aside from flour in place of cornstarch, I swear by honey and maple syrup as sugar substitutions in sauces, dressings, and curries. Chances are, your pantry isn't always going to have every ingredient, so it's really useful to know what substitutions can work. Plus, ingredients are expensive, and the more use we can get out of each, the better. Hungry for more? Download the award-winning Tasty app for iOS and Android for 7,500+ free recipes — from one-pot meals to budget-friendly dinners.
