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Hickory-smoked barbeque, lushly forested mountain ranges, vibrant autumnal leaves, the biggest country music scene in the world: all of these things are associated with Tennessee. Just in the same way that you’d want to go and see jazz music in New York or New Orleans, Tennessee is the place to go for some of America’s best folk music. It goes without saying that this is a great place if you’re an outdoors enthusiasts who loves hiking; in fact, you’ll find over 900 miles of hiking trails to explore. Whichever time of year you decide to travel, you’ll find plenty of ways to enjoy the scenery, which include: Of course, on your visit to Tennessee, there are plenty of other ways to feel truly Southern; such as visiting the Jack Daniels distillery and enjoying some home-cooked barbeque.

By taking time out for some self-care, you can actually make it easier to achieve more in your career while balancing it with a healthy lifestyle and time with loved ones. It’s not about seeing a healthcare professional or relying on friends or family; it’s about taking time out to do what makes you feel amazing. Slowing down and refocusing on what is important in life through a few minutes of mindfulness or meditation or simple stretches can be great ways to ensure you’re not weighed down by the small things and can put your energy into the things which really matter. Getting enough sleep (7-8 hours a night), exercising, eating a healthy and balanced diet and having warm baths are all ways to put your body into rest and repair mode which is also called the parasympathetic nervous system.

I’ve been lucky enough to dine at London’s most popular restaurants, sample the street food scene and shop for groceries at organic grocers’ and Whole Foods. The experience that Gingerline is putting on at the moment is called The Grand Expedition. Cooked-up by adventure-loving food fanatics Suzannah Montfort and Kerry Adamson who set up Gingerline eight years ago, The Grand Expedition is their most impassioned project yet; where interactive set design and art installation combine with gastronomic storytelling. The Grand Expedition takes place in a secret location, Tuesday-Saturday, 7pm, and Saturdays at 12pm.

Completing your first marathon is a big achievement. Many months of training, dieting and preparation would have gone into making your way across the finish line