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The Sun
08-07-2025
- The Sun
All the gross Boomer holiday habits my Gen Z friends and I would never do – especially all-inclusive buffets and bingo
AS a child, I spent my holidays crammed in a campervan while in rainy Wales, or at a budget kids club at a Spanish resort. But as an adult, I've realised that everything my parents loved about holidays, are nothing like my trips now as a grown up Gen Z. 8 8 That the all-inclusive life is suddenly not so appealing, the buffet food becomes same-y, you're bored out of your mind at bingo, and actually that kids pool looks quite grimy. Now we've gotten old enough to plan our own travels, Gen-Z are choosing holidays nothing like those loved by our parents. Adrenaline over All-Inclusives My Grandad's favourite thing to do is help himself to a buffet-style breakfast in Benidorm, before setting himself up on a sun-lounger with a good newspaper. But Gen-Z travellers like me are ditching the plastic wristbands and relaxing resorts for high-adrenaline adventure. I prefer paragliding to poolside lounging, and backpacking to beach holidays. I remember getting strapped into my harness on the edge of a mountain in the Swiss Alps. My heart was hammering, as I waited for the wind to pick up so I could run off the cliff edge. When I texted my Dad a pic of me dangling 6,500 feet in the air, I think he nearly passed out. But after years of travelling, I've gotten used to lounging by the pool - I need something exhilarating. And it turns out I'm not alone - 78 per cent of Gen-Z travellers like me want to try more exciting outdoor activities abroad. I survived flying down a hill on the world's longest zipline 8 8 'I remember getting catapulted across a waterfall in Canada," says fellow Gen-Z Sun Travel Reporter, Cyann Fielding. "At first my parents couldn't believe I did stuff like this - but now they've had to get used to it!" Hostels over Hotels One hot, stuffy room. Twenty creaky bunkbeds. One guy snoring so loud it shakes the entire building. I've had my stuff stolen, showered with a frog, and shared a room with a woman in L.A. who smuggled in her Jack Russell. Sounds like a holiday from hell to my parents - but I'll always pick a hostel bed over a plush hotel room. Why? Because hostels are always the start of a crazy story. They make unforgettable memories. My Mum still thinks hostels are dirty, dingy and full of weirdos. But you just don't get those wild experiences in a hotel. One survey showed that 75 per cent of Gen-Z and young millennials have stayed in shared accommodation on their travels. So I know I'm not the only one who thinks it's worth trading comfort for chaos. 8 8 Double beds, minibars and flatscreens are boring. I've met people from all over the world in hostel kitchens, bonded over instant noodles at 3am, and ended up on spontaneous trips I never planned. And if you haven't brushed your teeth in a bathroom next to a stranger being sick - have you even been travelling? Plus, you can actually get some really nice hostel stays for cheap. My favourite London hostel Clink261 costs me as little as £18 a night, plus I've stayed in the centre of Paris for just £20 with Generator Hostels. TikTok advice over Tours My parents' idea of the perfect holiday is ticking off the sights from a tour bus, and eating at the top-reviewed restaurants on TripAdvisor. I couldn't think of anything worse. Gen-Z travellers like me are obsessed with chasing cheap food, hanging out with the locals, and steering clear of crowds. Tour buses and tourist traps are a nightmare. I couldn't imagine queuing for hours just to climb the Eiffel Tower - especially when TikTok gives you all the best free spots to admire it from! 8 Similarly, I didn't care for the top-rated restaurants in Rome. I paid half the price of the fancy restaurant bill to make my own pasta with a class from Get Your Guide. (£30 to learn from the best? Absolute steal in my eyes). Why follow an old guidebook when social media is packed with real people sharing their favourite finds? That's how I found the pasta class - it was half the price of a meal out for two, and way more fun. In fact, 97 per cent of Gen-Z use social media as their main source of inspiration - and I have to say, it's served me pretty well in finding the best secret spots abroad. So ditch the travel agents and package holidays - try chasing the chaos and culture you can't find in a brochure.
Daily Mail
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jessie J admits she may 'seem down' when fans meet her as she's still 'out of it' following her mastectomy as she shares candid update amid breast cancer diagnosis
Jessie J has shared she may 'seem down' when fans meet her as she's still 'out of it' while recovering from her mastectomy. The singer, 37, underwent surgery 12 days ago after being diagnosed with breast cancer, but said in an update last week that the cancer at present had unfortunately not 'all gone'. Taking to Instagram Stories to share a lengthy update, Jessie that she's still 'a little uncomfortable' following her surgery, but has stopped taking her pain medication as it's 'not her thing.' The Price Tag hitmaker revealed last month she'd been diagnosed with breast cancer, and while she reassured fans it's been 'caught early,' she shared her plans to take a break from performing while she recovers. In her post, Jessie wrote: 'For those asking for a health update. l am 11 days post surgery. I'm good. 'Missing being an active Mum / human the most. But it's been nice to slow down and Sky is having a blast with Nanny and Grandad. 'It's still uncomfortable / a little painful but l can handle that. I'm doing my exercises and taking all the healthy things. I have been trying to eat super clean.' She continued: 'I have stopped all pain meds. Just not my thing. Also like to feel how it feels so I don't overdo it. 'I have now done a [poo emoji]. Still have my drain. Anyone else who has had this, did you feel like you are walking around one of those dog / duck toys 'I carry mine on the floor when l'm home so the gravity can help the drain. Hoping it's out by the end of the week. I am feeling positive and grateful.' In another update, Jessie told her fans that may seem 'a little out of it' when fans see her out and about, admitting her road to recover is a 'slow road.' She added: 'If you do see me out, sitting in a park or coming out of a doctors appointment or eating or walking or anything, and I am seem a little out of it. I am. 'It's not personal. I don't have what l usually have to give energy wise, understandably. 'I will get there. It's a slow road. For now l am taking it easy. Enjoying the slow vibes and staying positive.' Jessie previously confirmed that she is not cancer free, a day after posting her hopes to be rid of the disease. The singer said on Friday that her previous post had been 'misunderstood' and while she was 'praying' for good news, the cancer at present had unfortunately not 'all gone'. Jessie went on to say that she was awaiting test results and would be taking a week's break from social media in order to 'focus on her recovery '. Speaking about the misunderstanding she wrote: 'I posted a list of pros and cons of having breast cancer surgery. The first pro I put was... the cancer has all gone'. 'This was a positive affirmation NOT a fact. I don't have my results yet. I added the [fingers crossed emoji] in thinking people would understand and clearly a lot didn't. She went on: 'A weird situation. My fault for not being clearer. But for now I do not have my results after surgery which was only 6 nights ago. I pray it will be true soon but the journey of cancer isn't that simple unfortunately'. Later Jessie said: 'Tapping off socials for a week. Healthy and needed reset. To focus on my recovery and saying stuff that gets twisted of misread'. 'My head and boob hurts. Lol, Bye. Always loveeeee'. The mix up came after she shared a health update on Instagram on Thursday which read: 'Pros: Cancer has all gone.' She added that her mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgery had gone well as she quipped: 'My nipple is where it used to be.' Continuing her list of pros, Jessie wrote: 'I can watch Love Island with no guilt. I am getting to rest and talk to friends more than ever.' She added that her partner Chanan Safir Colman and their son Sky have been providing support as well as her mother. 'My mum lives with us. Sky just being Sky. Chanan making me feel safe and the messages are 10/10.' 'Connecting with other people who are going through a similar time and being able to support each other.' Later Jessie confirmed that while she had written the 'cancer is gone' she included a fingers crossed emoji as 'it's a hope not a fact'. She added: 'I only had my surgery 4 days ago. I was just saying the pros of surgery and this situation and being positive. 'But I will get my results soon. And hopefully I can post that as a fact. But for now I don't know. But I will stay positive and talk what I want into the universe'.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jessie J says 'it's not my thing' as she shares cancer update
Jessie J has recently spoken out, feeling "positive and grateful" following her breast cancer surgery, although she admits to "missing being an active mum". The 37-year-old songstress and mother of two-year-old Sky, with her partner Chanan Colman, underwent surgery 12 days prior after disclosing her diagnosis last month. In a heartfelt Instagram Story update which she penned on Tuesday evening, the 'Price Tag' hitmaker shared that she's now eschewed painkillers, explaining they're "not [her] thing" and prefers to be fully aware so she doesn't push herself too hard. Opening up about her post-operative experiences, Jessie J wrote: "For those asking for a health update. I am 11 days post-surgery. I'm good." READ MORE: New faces added to West Midlands' most wanted list as detectives say 'call 999 straightaway' Get our local newsletters like Black Country News, MySolihull and MySuttonColdfield straight to your inbox She continued discussing her process, saying: "Missing being an active m um the most. But it's been nice to slow down and Sky is having a blast with Nanny and Grandad." Despite some discomfort, Jessie's spirits remain high as she's managing well: "It's still uncomfortablebut l can handle that. I'm doing my exercises and taking all the healthy things. I have been trying to eat super clean." Taking control of her recovery, she affirmed: "I have stopped all pain meds. Just not my thing. Also like to feel how it feels so I don't overdo it." Previously, Jessie disclosed her uncertainty regarding her cancer status post-surgery. She clarified: "You have misunderstood my post. I posted a list of pros and cons of having breast cancer surgery. The first pro I put was... The cancer has all gone. This was a positive affirmation, NOT a fact. "I don't have my results yet. I added the [fingers-crossed] emoji in thinking people would understand and clearly a lot didn't. A weird situation. My fault for not being clearer. But for now I do not have my results after surgery which was only 6 nights ago. I pray it will be true soon but the journey of cancer isn't that simple unfortunately. (sic)".
The Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Jessie J gives health update after breast cancer surgery and reveals why she's stopped taking pain medication
JESSIE J has given fans a health update after her breast cancer surgery, revealing why she's stopped taking pain medication. Singer Jessie, 37, took to her Instagram Story today, sharing how she's feeling 11 days after the operation. 7 She wrote: 'For those asking for a health update. I am 11 days post surgery. I'm good. Missing being an active Mum / human the most. "But it's been nice to slow down and Sky is having a blast with Nanny and Grandad.' She admitted the process hasn't been pain-free, adding, 'It's still uncomfortable / a little painful but I can handle that. I'm doing my exercises and taking all the healthy things. I have been trying to eat super clean. In a surprising move, the Price Tag hitmaker revealed she's stopped taking all painkillers. Jessie - who became a mum last year to son Sky with basketball player Chanan Colman - continued: 'I have stopped all pain meds. Just not my thing. Also like to feel how it feels so I don't overdo it. I have now done a [poo emoji]." "Still have my drain. Anyone else who has had this, did you feel like you are walking around one of those dog / duck toys?' 'I carry mine on the floor when I'm home so the gravity can help the drain. Hoping it's out by the end of the week. Despite the obvious challenges of recovery, Jessie said she's trying to stay in a grateful mindset, saying: 'I am feeling positive and grateful.' She also had a message for anyone who might bump into her out and about. Jessie said: 'If you do see me out, sitting in a park or coming out of a doctor's appointment or eating or walking or anything, and I seem a little out of it. I am. It's not personal. 'I don't have what I usually have to give energy wise, understandably. I will get there. It's a slow road. For now I am taking it easy. Enjoying the slow vibes and staying positive. Lots of love.' Last week, Jessie revealed she doesn't yet know if she's cancer free after her mastectomy. The musician had the operation earlier this week in a bid to beat her breast cancer, and some fans misinterpreted a post that stated: "Cancer has all gone." Jessie said her words had been "misunderstood" and that her statement was a "positive affirmation". She wrote: "I posted a list of pros and cons of having breast cancer surgery. The first pro I put was... the cancer has all gone'. 7 "This was a positive affirmation NOT a fact. I don't have my results yet. I added the [fingers crossed emoji] in thinking people would understand and clearly a lot didn't. "A weird situation," she continued. "My fault for not being clearer. But for now I do not have my results after surgery which was only 6 nights ago. I pray it will be true soon but the journey of cancer isn't that simple unfortunately." Jessie is now taking a break from social media as she continues her recovery. "Tapping off socials for a week," she said. "Healthy and needed reset. To focus on my recovery and saying stuff that gets twisted of misread. "My head and boob hurts. Lol, Bye. Always loveeeee." After her operation, Jessie admitted she was struggling not being able to pick up her two-year-old son, Sky. She then outlined the 'pros' of the procedure, writing: "Cancer is all gone. "My nipple is where it used to be, I can watch Love Island with no guilt. "I am getting to rest and talk to friends more than ever. "My mum lives with us. Sky just being Sky. Chanan making me feel safe and the messages are 10/10. "Connecting with other people who are going through a similar time and being able to support each other." The list was then followed by a "cons" equivalent. "Not being the mum I'm used to being and picking Sky up," she typed. "The fear of not knowing if the cancer is all gone - the mental with this is... "The pain and discomfort is ok and expected but a d******d when I'm trying to sleep." Jessie explained how the only painkillers she was allowed to take were paracetamol and ibuprofen due to having low blood pressure. She did try and clear up her post at the time, warning she hadn't meant for the statement to be read as "fact" and that she is still awaiting her results. The BRIT winner added: "I'm getting a lot of messages. Saying so happy all the cancer has gone. To be clear I added the [fingers crossed] emoji as it's a hope not a fact. "I only had my surgery 4 days ago. I was just saying the pros of surgery and this situation and being positive. But I will get my results soon. "And hopefully I can post that as a fact. But for now I don't know. But I will stay positive and talk what l want into the universe." Earlier this month, Jessie revealed she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. Incredibly, she went ahead and performed at this year's Capital Summertime Ball in London on June 15. Jessie held back tears as she told the crowd at Wembley Stadium that she was taking a break to "beat breast cancer". 7 7 7
Daily Mail
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jessie J says she is feeling 'positive and grateful' as she issues a health update 11 days after mastectomy
Jessie J said she is feeling 'positive and grateful' as she issues a health update after undergoing a mastectomy. The singer, 37, who underwent surgery 11 days ago previously said that the cancer at present had unfortunately not 'all gone'. In a post to her Instagram Story on Tuesday, she admitted she missed 'being an active mum the most' and was 'feeling a little out of it' as she recovers. Alongside a photo of herself with her son Sky, two, Jessie wrote: 'For those asking for a health update. l am 11 days post surgery. I'm good. 'Missing being an active Mum / human the most. But it's been nice to slow down and Sky is having a blast with Nanny and Grandad. 'It's still uncomfortable / a little painful but l can handle that. I'm doing my exercises and taking all the healthy things. I have been trying to eat super clean.' She continued: 'I have stopped all pain meds. Just not my thing. Also like to feel how it feels so I don't overdo it. 'I have now done a [poo emoji]. Still have my drain. Anyone else who has had this, did you feel like you are walking around one of those dog / duck toys 'I carry mine on the floor when l'm home so the gravity can help the drain. Hoping it's out by the end of the week. I am feeling positive and grateful.' In another update, Jessie added: 'If you do see me out, sitting in a park or coming out of a doctors appointment or eating or walking or anything, and I am seem a little out of it. I am. 'It's not personal. I don't have what l usually have to give energy wise, understandably. 'I will get there. It's a slow road. For now l am taking it easy. Enjoying the slow vibes and staying positive.' Jessie previously confirmed that she is not cancer free, a day after posting her hopes to be rid of the disease. The singer said on Friday that her previous post had been 'misunderstood' and while she was 'praying' for good news, the cancer at present had unfortunately not 'all gone'. In another update, Jessie added: 'If you do see me out, sitting in a park or coming out of a doctors appointment or eating or walking or anything, and I am seem a little out of it. I am' Jessie went on to say that she was awaiting test results and would be taking a week's break from social media in order to 'focus on her recovery '. Speaking about the misunderstanding she wrote: 'I posted a list of pros and cons of having breast cancer surgery. The first pro I put was... the cancer has all gone'. 'This was a positive affirmation NOT a fact. I don't have my results yet. I added the [fingers crossed emoji] in thinking people would understand and clearly a lot didn't. She went on: 'A weird situation. My fault for not being clearer. But for now I do not have my results after surgery which was only 6 nights ago. I pray it will be true soon but the journey of cancer isn't that simple unfortunately'. Later Jessie said: 'Tapping off socials for a week. Healthy and needed reset. To focus on my recovery and saying stuff that gets twisted of misread'. 'My head and boob Bye. Always loveeeee'. The mix up came after she shared a health update on Instagram on Thursday which read: 'Pros: Cancer has all gone.' She added that her mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgery had gone well as she quipped: 'My nipple is where it used to be.' She added that her mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgery had gone well as she quipped: 'My nipple is where it used to be.' Continuing her list of pros, Jessie wrote: 'I can watch Love Island with no guilt. I am getting to rest and talk to friends more than ever.' She added that her partner Chanan Safir Colman and their son Sky have been providing support as well as her mother. 'My mum lives with us. Sky just being Sky. Chanan making me feel safe and the messages are 10/10.' 'Connecting with other people who are going through a similar time and being able to support each other.' Later Jessie confirmed that while she had written the 'cancer is gone' she included a fingers crossed emoji as 'it's a hope not a fact'. She added: 'I only had my surgery 4 days ago. I was just saying the pros of surgery and this situation and being positive. 'But I will get my results soon. And hopefully I can post that as a fact. But for now I don't know. But I will stay positive and talk what I want into the universe'.
