There was a huge backlash following the government’s announcement last summer that the payment would only go to pensioners claiming benefits, especially as living costs have soared in recent years, leaving many struggling to make ends meet. Energy bills in particular have increased sharply, and although the price cap is set to reduce in July, … [Read more…]
During our recent trip to Oahu, we made a special stop at the Byodo-In Temple in Hawaii, tucked away in the beautiful Valley of the Temples. It wasn’t originally on our must-see list — in fact, I hadn’t even heard of this peaceful gem before. But my wonderful cousins kindly took us there, and I’m … [Read more…]
When we set out to build Rest Less, we wanted to be a trusted place where you could find helpful information about a wide range of topics and issues affecting the over 50s. As a free to use resource, we try hard to provide the best information we can, but we cannot guarantee we won’t … [Read more…]
I think I live in one of the best suburbs near Sydney, right on the border between two very different neighbourhoods. It’s 14 to 16 kilometres from the CBD and just a 15-minute drive to the beach. My street is quiet and leafy, but walk 10 to 15 minutes and you’re in a bustling multicultural … [Read more…]
Creative writing submission from the Rest Less community – submit your entry here. This week, I left it a bit late to take the sausages out as I had to wait in for a delivery. The sun was shining and it was quite hot, particularly for two dark-coloured, scampering sausages, so I took them to … [Read more…]
Today I’m taking you along on our Kualoa Ranch movie sites tour. Aloha! It’s time to recap another amazing experience in Oahu and share why, if you’re ever there, this spot should definitely be on your must-do list. Before I wrote this recap, I was scrolling through my camera roll, feeling nostalgic. (Yep, it’s been around … [Read more…]
10 sun-soaked cruise destinations for 2025 – Rest Less Home Travel 10 sun-soaked cruise destinations for 2025 Selene Nelson is an author, freelance journalist, and lifestyle writer for Rest Less. After graduating from the University of Sussex with a degree in English Literature, Selene began contributing to many major newspapers and websites, and has written … [Read more…]
Hi friends! It’s great to be back today to share some favourites. I missed last Friday’s link-up, and then I also missed the usual Hello Monday link-up, where I normally recap my weekend. So, I’m especially happy to be here today, catching up and sharing a few things I didn’t get the chance to post … [Read more…]
Elise Christian is Lifestyle Editor at Rest Less. She joined Rest Less in 2018 after achieving a first class Master’s Degree in Journalism from the University of Kent, and writes across a range of lifestyle topics such as mental health, home and garden, and fashion and beauty. Prior to this, she worked as a freelance … [Read more…]
Hi friends, I’m back today with a recap of my trip to Melbourne. My lovely cousin and I did an overnight stay—we flew in from Sydney early Thursday morning and packed the whole day with exploring. And when I say packed, I really mean packed! So if you’ve ever wondered whether you can see Melbourne … [Read more…]