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Maddie Thomas

Maddie Thomas

The Guardian

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You’re never too old for the magic of Christmas, just swap the elves for tradition

For the most part, it is the kids that have it all at Christmas – the Advent calendar, a trip to see Santa, a stocking full of gifts. But what about...

23.12.2023 8

The Guardian

Maddie Thomas

Fitness fads come and go, so why not walk away from the pressure to count your daily steps?

In February this year, the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that a brisk, 11-minute walk could save us from an early death. Six months later,...

11.11.2023 2

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Maddie Thomas

I spent two weeks travelling in Europe on my own – if you get lost, you delay no one’s breakfast but your own

I got my first glimpse of Paris in almost 20 years on a sunny afternoon stepping out of the Métro at Pont de l’Alma. I could see the Eiffel Tower...

28.10.2023 3

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Maddie Thomas

Boring?! Rewatching screen favourites again and again is an addictive joy

I am a chronic rewatcher. I love watching films and TV over and over, never stopping to think it might be a waste of time. Some find this baffling...

25.09.2023 7

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