Aloura is a modern lifestyle magazine for the culturally curious.
We cover the way we live now - from quietly brilliant restaurants and emerging travel destinations to thoughtful wellness shifts, design movements, and the social trends shaping modern relationships.
9 Apr 2026 14:20
BRIT Award-winning rapper Aitch and TV star Big Zuu were spotted in central London last week enjoying a playful “mate date” at Batchelors’ Outernet takeover, with new unseen moments showing the pair enjoying noodles, meeting fans and causing a…stir.
3 Apr 2026 14:33
There are cities that feel like they’re in a hurry - and then there’s Lisbon.Perched on seven hills, its rhythm is unhurried, its streets bathed in sunlight that seems to linger just for you. Here, mornings begin with the scent of espresso and pastel de nata, and evenings end with the clink of glasses against a backdrop of fado music drifting up narrow alleys.
1 Apr 2026 16:23
In news set to delight gym lovers, holidaymakers and anyone who’s ever considered lifting hand luggage a legitimate upper-body workout, Heathrow Express has teamed up with PureGym to launch the UK’s first ever “Training Train”.
19 Mar 2026 18:04
Forget the lads’ holiday and girls’ trip - a new wave of “Bonding Trips” is taking off, with Brits increasingly choosing to travel with Mum instead of their mates.
13 Feb 2026 11:40
Gemma Robertson, Travel Writer
28 Nov 2025 15:10
Between passports, boarding passes and the eternal scramble for snacks, family travel is already a juggling act - but it turns out one small stowaway is often the biggest source of drama.
30 Oct 2025 00:33
With October half term now in full swing, and more than 7 million predicted passengers travelling through Heathrow during the month – driven by the usual half-term surge - families across the UK are already setting off on their next big adventure.
6 Feb 2025 15:30
There’s a particular kind of magic to the English countryside in winter - the stillness of frosted fields, the warmth that greets you when you step inside a candlelit inn, the soft rhythm of days that ask for nothing more than good food and time to breathe.
28 Feb 2026 09:26
This Cornish Pasty Week, Ginsters - the maker of the nation’s favourite Cornish Pasty - is lifting the lid on the traditions, hidden rules and flavour-defining details that ensure every bite tastes exactly as it should.
18 Feb 2026 13:56
Laura McGovern, Food & Drink Writer
12 Feb 2026 11:43
Rosie Donman, Food & Drink Writer
10 Dec 2025 16:25
New research commissioned by Cornish bakery Ginsters reveals just how much effort Brits are willing to put into the things they love, with 75% agreeing it’s “very British” to go the extra mile for a passion, no matter how niche it may be.
30 Oct 2025 15:00
Just in time for spooky season, Ginsters has unveiled its brand-new, Limited Edition Haunted Hog Roast Pasty - available in stores now, but only for a short spell.
30 Oct 2025 14:29
There’s a certain moment when autumn truly arrives - when the air feels softer, the evenings stretch a little earlier, and all you want is a bowl of something warm and comforting. This baked pumpkin risotto is just that: simple, rich, and endlessly soothing. It’s the kind of recipe that fills the kitchen with the scent of roasted sage and butter, begging for a glass of wine and a wool jumper.
30 Oct 2025 11:34
Halloween has a reputation for chaos — sticky sweets, garish decorations, last-minute costumes — but at its best, it’s a celebration of atmosphere. The soft flicker of candles, the warmth of something baking in the oven, the comfort of friends gathered in a kitchen that smells faintly of cinnamon and smoke. You don’t need plastic pumpkins or elaborate spreads; you just need a few thoughtful touches — food that feels seasonal, a little moody, and quietly indulgent.
30 Oct 2025 00:46
Just landed on Tesco shelves nationwide - Ginsters has launched the all-new Pastry Toastie, bringing a proper hot lunch to your toaster for the very first time - all for just £2.50.
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