Solo female travel is on the rise, but safety concerns are still at the forefront of many travellers’ minds. International invite-only platform GoLightly is offering a secure online network where women can rent homes from each other and build connections around the world.

French content platform Chefclub is known for quick, easy, often cheese-based recipe videos. As well as pleasing eatertainment fans, its Chefclub Kids channel inspires parents and children to bond over digital and physical tasks, equipping the next generation with confidence in the kitchen.

Familiarity doesn’t always breed contempt. Research in India shows that lockdown has actually brought family members closer together, with over half of people saying their relationships with their families actively improved as a result of pandemic stay-at-home orders.

Christmas usually means coming together to celebrate, but the COVID-19 pandemic means that many people won’t get to see all their loved ones. To help people get into the Christmas spirit, McDonald's Christmas advert highlights the joys of spending time with those closest to us.