Lorraine Simpson

Lorraine Simpson believes that investment in research is more important than ever in the face of the tough economic climate In the face of relentless funding cuts and mounting economic uncertainty, third sector leaders have become used to making difficult decisions. As managing director of the Edinburgh-based social research consultancy The Lines Between, I believe this challenging environment underscores a critical truth: research and evaluation is an essential investment.

Why Extreme Day Trips Are the Smart New Way to See the World I was recently invited to speak on CTV about a trend that has exploded on TikTok and is now gaining serious traction in the travel world. It is called the extreme day trip. At first glance, it sounds ridiculous. Fly from Canada all the way to Europe or beyond just for the day? But the truth is, this trend is not only happening, it actually makes a surprising amount of sense.

After last week's article about my favourite travel tips, I realised there were still so many helpful ideas I had not yet shared. From the messages I received, it was clear that readers were loving the practical ones, the kind that you can actually use, not just the ones that sound good on social media. These are the little tricks I share with my clients and have used myself on countless journeys. Some of them have saved me from chaos.