If we hadn’t already read it in a weekend, The Moth and the Mountain is the book we’d want for Christmas. Author Ed Caesar is a contributing writer to the New Yorker who has reported from countries including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kosovo, Russia and Iran. For his second book, he picks up the extraordinary tale of Maurice Wilson, an old-style British amateur with an unshakeable ambition to climb Everest. Ed spoke to SLMan about why Wilson’s story is special and his own life as a writer…

Wondering what to do this weekend? SLMan has you covered. From a Sunday lunch out to a festive rooftop terrace, here’s what to get stuck into…

If 2020 is any indication, the travel industry may never look the same again – but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. We spoke to several of the sector’s leading experts to find out their predictions for 2021. From sustainable trips to bucket list destinations, here are some of the top trends to know for next year.

Adam Nayman is a film critic and lecturer who writes regularly for TheRinger.com. His new book, Masterworks, dives deep into the movies of the great Paul Thomas Anderson (Boogie Nights, There Will Be Blood, Phantom Thread to name but three). When SLMan asked Adam what he’s been watching while cinemas are shut, he came up with seven thrilling under-the-radar classics you really need to see…

Wondering what to do this weekend? SLMan has you covered. From a Michelin-starred takeaway to a new album featuring some big-name guests, here’s what to get stuck into…

As a city, London has some of the best green spaces on offer and what better time to explore them than now? From short strolls in East London to long walks by the Thames, here are the ten of the best trails in the capital.

Whatever you’re into, there’s a YouTuber for that now. From style vloggers and grooming experts to professional adventurers and photographers, here are ten worth watching.

You wouldn’t be alone in assuming office Christmas parties were going to be off this year. But like so many, the country’s leading events companies have turned adversity into opportunity and come up with a range of digital solutions – many of them packaged in one-stop shop boxes – to keep you and your colleagues entertained. There’s no reason you couldn’t use some of them to connect with distant friends and family on the big day itself, too. Here’s our pick of the bunch…

Since Barack Obama left the oval office in 2016, he's largely enjoyed time away from the spotlight. But with his memoir ‘A Promised Land’, hitting bookstores this week, he's making headlines once again. Here’s what we know about the hotly anticipated release and why it’s worth a read…

Wondering what to do this weekend? SLMan has you covered. From a top-notch pub meal kit to a new at-home workout option, here’s what to get stuck into…

Reading is still the best way we know to relax, learn and escape reality. From American Psycho to American Pastoral, we have rounded up 22 lockdown-busting modern classics that will take you somewhere different – and stay with you forever…

Since the start of the pandemic, research estimates the global travel and tourism industry has lost over £1 trillion, with UK businesses set to lose up to £22 billion in revenue this year alone. It’s staggeringly clear that this is a sector which needs our help. From postponing your trip instead of cancelling, to donating to local conservation projects, here are ten ways to support the industry right now.