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The Sun
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
I moved to a Spanish city where beer is just £1.50 – now I don't waste my evenings away watching EastEnders
A YOUNG woman who was sick of her 'miserable' life decided to ditch her hometown for a sunny Spanish city. Tori Clinton, from Dublin, says her life did a 180 once she moved to Spain and shared her favourite parts of the lifestyle there. 3 3 The 30-year-old has spent the last two years living abroad and said her favourite part was the £1.50 beers on offer. Now in the popular city of Malaga, she said the culture change has drastically improved her life and changed her mindset on booze. Now, she visits her local every day to soak up the sun with a 'cheeky caña'. The small beer only costs £1.50 in Tori's favourite spots, while a pint costs just £2.17. In comparison, the average price of a pint in her hometown is now a whopping £6.42. Tori, who is a freelance worker, says having the odd tipple instead of binge drinking, and embracing a culture where work isn't the be-all and end-all, has allowed her to 'become the best version' of herself. 'I was miserable back home. I look back and wonder how I survived so long in my past life,' Tori told Luxury Travel Daily. 'It is so normal to do things on evenings after work, not just go home like back home and watch EastEnders. 'Going to my local is my favourite time of the day - it's time for me to catch up on some life admin and work, but also check in with myself and journal my thoughts. 'I mean, who doesn't want to be sat out in the evening sun with a cheeky caña, thinking 'how is this my life?' 'In Spain, there is no binge drinking, and you never see people super drunk or messy. 'They sip their alcohol and pace themselves. 3 Benidorm 'becoming too POSH' as dejected expat complains of empty beaches & buzz-free bars after Brits 'priced out' 'Being Irish, our favourite thing to say is 'shall we get another?' when in fact there is no need for that other drink. 'This is something you would never hear people here say, and it has taken time to shift to this mindset. 'Everything feels so much cheaper as the prices are so different in comparison to Ireland and England. Work and career are a lower priority here - it's all about living and enjoying, rather than chasing work pressures. Tori Clinton 'When I go back there to visit family, it can be quite a shock - even when getting a coffee.' Tori quit her job and travelled to Malaga, a place she often visited as a child with her family, in 2023. After falling in love with her new life, she decided to settle down in the Spanish coastal city. She added: 'Work and career are a lower priority here - it's all about living and enjoying, rather than chasing work pressures. 'There are, however, some cultural aspects that have been hard to grasp and still grind my gears. 'As everything is slower paced here, so too is paperwork and getting things done without over complicating everything, but look - we can't have it all. 'It can also be like being on a rollercoaster with your emotions as you're trying to build a life and a home in a country where you're not fluent in their language.' Moving house hacks 1. Declutter Before You Pack Sort through your belongings and get rid of anything you no longer need. Donate, sell, or recycle items to lighten your load. 2. Create an Inventory Make a list of all your items. This helps keep track of everything and ensures nothing gets lost in the move. 3. Use Quality Packing Materials Invest in sturdy boxes, bubble wrap, and packing tape. This will protect your belongings during the move. 4. Label Everything Clearly label each box with its contents and the room it belongs to. This makes unpacking much easier and more organized. 5. Pack a 'First Day' Box Include essentials like toiletries, a change of clothes, snacks, and important documents. This will keep you from rummaging through boxes on your first day. 6. Take Photos of Electronics Setup Before unplugging your electronics, take photos of the wiring setup. This will make it easier to reconnect everything at your new place. 7. Use Suitcases for Heavy Items Pack books and other heavy items in rolling suitcases. This makes them easier to transport and reduces the risk of injury. 8. Colour-Code Your Boxes Use different coloured stickers or markers for each room. This will help movers quickly identify where each box should go in your new home.
The Sun
14-07-2025
- The Sun
I ditched the UK for sunny Bali with my kids – we were burnt out zombies so packed all our stuff and never looked back
A BURNT out mum has revealed how she ditched the 9-5 grind in grey Britain and moved her whole family to Bali with just a few suitcases and no regrets. Laura Richardson now lives on the tropical island with her partner and her three young kids. 2 2 She explained how the couple were 'trapped in the system', feeling like 'zombies' who never saw their children and when they did, they were too stressed to be present. 'Every day felt like Groundhog Day,' she said in a Tiktok video. 'I had a breakdown. I remember thinking, 'Is this really it? Is this my life forever?'' So, they did the unthinkable and sold almost everything, packed their life into a few bags and boarded a plane to start again. They had no savings, no backup plan, and no idea what would come next. But over a year later, she says it was 'the best decision we ever made.' She knew it was a "massive risk" to walk away from everything they had worked hard for 20 years. But a year down the line, she says it was the best decision she ever made. The family's first attempt to escape came in 2022 when they took a one-month trip to Thailand with their newborn, two-year-old and three-year-old. It was magical, but tough. Travelling with three little ones wasn't easy and they realised the nomadic life wasn't for them. I ditched my waitress job in London and moved to paradise island where rent is £200 and dates with men involve beach They returned to the UK in January 2023 but their hearts stayed abroad. She explained that despite trying to "go back to normal" they felt like they were "drowning" and fantasised about a new life. But taking the leap with three kids and no financial or logistic plan was the biggest hurdle. Eventually, after months of stress, home renovations, and running a business while raising three toddlers, they discovered a new way of life and a path out. They listed their house on Airbnb to fund the move, despite having no savings. They even put their relocation program, Boundless Life, on a credit card just to get going. And in a final twist, to secure residency, the couple had to legally marry, so they had a last-minute shotgun wedding before they left. Now based in Bali, the mum says they're finally living the life they once thought was out of reach. She's now urging other families to follow their gut if they feel stuck in the same cycle. But despite the wave of support, the mum says her viral post was flooded with cruel comments about her appearance. 'I've got a thick skin, but still I would never write something like that on someone's post. My message wasn't about me, it was about showing people another way of living.' But fans of her story were quick to rally round. One commenter wrote: 'You're living your best life. If I had my time again I'd do the same. "I love Bali, I've been 20 times! When my teens move out I'm planning to rent my home and follow in your footsteps.' Another said: 'It's a brave move leaving behind everything you know. It takes a lot of strength and courage. I'm so glad you're enjoying life. Well done.' So while she may have traded drizzle for sunshine, the real glow-up was emotional, not just tropical. Meanwhile, another fed up mum-of-three left the doom and gloom of crime-ridden Britain for a soft life with her kids in Turkey. Tired of grey skies, scary streets and a constant daily grind to make ends meet, one British mum said 'enough's enough' and packed her entire life into a shipping container to start fresh under the Turkish sun. Elsewhere, A young woman recently revealed how her health improved after she moved from the UK to Dubai, saying life at home was 'making her sick'. Ela Reeves was struggling with a series of health conditions prior to the move, including chronic fatigue, sore joints and acne. With her body 'crying out for change', she decided to try life in sunnier climes and jetted off to Dubai for a new life in January and has never looked back.
Daily Mail
05-07-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE What REALLY happens when you buy a €1 house in Italy... and how much it actually costs to turn it into your dream home in the sun
After enduring a lifetime of cold and gloomy British winters, Sally Boole and her husband Martin decided that they'd had enough. During a chance conversation with Sally's parents, they were told about a sunny solution that seemed almost too good to be true - and acted fast.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
I shed 170 pounds and learned that ‘skinny privilege' is real — here are the things I couldn't get away with when I was fat
Here's the skinny on what a former overweight woman's life is like now that she's skinny. Shrinking down from 298 pounds to 130 pounds is a massive change, says Krista, a 30-something from Colorado, who's dropped 170 hunks of excess chunk sans anti-obesity shots, as the Daily Mail previously reported. But, according to the newly slimmed siren, an even more massive change since losing the weight has been the lifestyle habits she can now 'get away with,' which were previously impermissible when she was plump. It's much like pretty privilege — when the world becomes one's oyster owing to their hotness. However, when that favor comes only after fat loss, it also comes with a bit of a sting, per Krista. 'Three things that skinny people can get away with that fat people cannot,' she began in her TikTok countdown. 'No. 1, now that I'm skinny, I could literally not workout another day in my life and nobody would care,' said the brunette. 'But the second you're fat, everybody has an opinion about what you're doing and how you're moving your body.' 'And if you're not actively moving it, you're just a lazy disgusting person.' Krista went on to say that acting like a jerk is a slender person's perk. 'No. 2,' she listed, 'now that I'm skinny, I can get away with being a b- -ch more than I could when I was fat.' 'When you're fat, people automatically respect you less because of your size,' she surmised. 'So the second you have an attitude or you're not nice or you're too opinionated, the [derogatory] names start coming out and people just don't like you.' But much to the millennial's shock, her tremendous weight loss came with the green light to be mean whenever she liked. 'When you're skinny,' continued Krista, 'you have these same opinions you maybe had when you were fat…but now they respect you.' 'And it's okay for you to say those things now because you're skinny.' But Krista says the most fab side effect that's come with her new physique is the freedom to dress how she pleases. 'I can wear whatever I want whenever I want,' she stated as the No. 3 benefit of being fit. 'I can wear baggy clothes, tight clothes — literally anything, and look put together.' 'Being skinny is the outfit.' 'When you're fat and you wear tight clothes, you feel like you look disgusting,' she continued. 'You feel like you just can't win. Getting dressed when you're fat is just super hard.' 'Moral of the story,' Krista said with a smirk, 'being skinny is superior to being fat.' And her virtual viewers agreed. 'Skinny privilege is insane,' a commenter crowed. 'Also eating whatever I want in public without fear of being judged,' another onlooker added to Krista's list, prompting her to concur, writing in response: 'Omg yes this one!!!.' 'It's so cute and quirky if a skinny girl eats a lot of food — like whoa what a big appetite,' noted a separate supporter. 'But a big person having a normal meal is like, 'Hmm should you be eating that?.'' 'Brutal,' another remarked, 'but true.'
Daily Mail
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Lizzo's extreme diet U-turn revealed after ditching Hollywood's Ozempic craze
Lizzo is opening up about the lifestyle changes behind her impressive weight loss journey - which included walking away from her commitment to veganism. The 37-year-old singer, who recently showcased her curves in a corseted mini-dress at the BET Awards, hasn't revealed exactly how much weight she's lost — but she is sharing how she did it. In a new interview with Women's Health, the Grammy winner revealed she's adopted a high-protein, low-carb diet to help her meet and exceed her goals. She starts her day with a go-to breakfast of two scrambled eggs, chicken sausage, and a cauliflower hash brown. For lunch, she opts for a shredded Thai chicken salad or lettuce wraps stuffed with tuna or sliced chicken breast. For dinner, she often opts for turkey meatloaf with cauliflower mashed potatoes and green beans — a satisfying, balanced end to her day. She makes sure to finish her final meal of the day by 5 p.m. 'I have GERD [gastroesophageal reflux disease], so my body needs time to digest food before I go to sleep, so acid doesn't roll up to my throat,' she explained. Her snacks are equally disciplined: low-sugar Greek yogurt with blueberries or blackberries, topped with a drizzle of honey for sweetness. She's also ditched her former habit of multiple daily Frappuccinos, now choosing coffee with vanilla protein powder instead. That said, the About Damn Time artist still allows herself a few indulgences, including chicken tenders with waffles, crab legs, or a coconut-cream-filled donut. 'There's a balance,' she said. 'I think that's what true health is.' Her transformation is also supported by a strict fitness routine guided by a personal trainer. Lizzo famously went vegan in 2020, but admitted on the Just Trish podcast in June that she often relied on processed plant-based alternatives. 'When I was vegan, I was consuming a lot of fake meats,' she said. 'I was eating a lot of bread. I was eating a lot of rice. And I had to eat a lot of it to stay full. But really, I was consuming like 3,000 to 5,000 calories a day.' Making lasting changes also meant addressing her relationship with food. The Good as Hell singer has openly spoken about her struggles with disordered eating. 'I had so much food noise and connected so much emotion to food,' she said. 'If I were sad, anxious, stressed, or working a lot, I would snack and just eat constantly. And then I would wait for everybody to leave, secretly order two separate meals on a food delivery site, then order dessert on a separate one.' Today, she's built a healthier mindset and a more intuitive relationship with food. 'I'll open up a bag of BarkThins, and once I get to the fourth one, I close [the bag],' she shared. 'I'll be like, 'Okay, Melissa, put it back on the table. You had enough.' I'll grab one more for the road and then drink a sh*t ton of water.' 'It's a beautiful balance — where it's like, if you allow yourself to have something, you can enjoy it without overindulging and hurting yourself. I'm so proud of myself for overcoming that.' Lizzo also addressed speculation about whether she used Ozempic to lose weight. She confirmed she tried it, but didn't stick with it. 'If I did all of this on Ozempic, if I did all this with surgery, I would be just as proud of myself — because this sht is hard. Everyone who's ever been in a bigger body knows that this sht ain't easy. Existing isn't easy.'
