Joe Swiers and Ollie Pudney took over the Bull & Last in Highgate in the noughties and turned it into a cracking north London pub. They were about to add rooms for overnighters when 2020 hit. Joe spoke to SLMan about what’s happened this year and why the future is still bright…

If you’re desperate to book a holiday thankfully there are now plenty of places we’re allowed to visit again. But with restrictions still in place in many destinations, it’s essential to know where it’s possible to go and what you have to do once you get there. If you live in England (rules vary in different parts of the UK), these are the countries with open travel corridors right now…

Wondering what to do this weekend? SLMan has you covered. From a cyber beer festival to a one-off supper club, here’s what to get stuck into…

Christmas 2020 is going to be a bit different, but with the restrictions come opportunities. Perhaps this is the year just the two of you can finally settle in beside a roaring fire in a country retreat, or explore the great outdoors and take on a Boxing Day swim. Here are eight of the UK’s best luxury hotels for a last-minute booking over the Christmas period…

Whether you’re interested in plant-based living or alternative therapies, there’s a documentary out there covering whichever wellness topic takes your fancy. Some might be old, some are new – regardless, these are the ones to watch.

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.