[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="271456" img_size="medium" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]This article was produced in partnership with Gregory Jewellers

A watch is a man’s best friend and his most valuable accessory, however, you need different watches for different occasions. One brand that has you covered for all, is Tissot.

Founded in 1853, Tissot has been responsible for a number of world’s firsts during its illustrious history which have served to cement it as a serious player in the watch industry today.

Tissot has a watch for any occasion: dress watch for the office? Check. Sports watch for casual weekend outfits? Double-check. With such a breadth of models to choose from, picking out some of the absolute gems can seem a tricky task, but we’ve singled out a few options – all of which are available from Gregory Jewellers – for your next time-teller. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_custom_heading text="Tissot Dress Watches" font_container="tag:h2|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes"][vc_column_text]Dress watches, by their very name, are designed to be dressed up with an outfit. They’re the style of watch you wear with a suit and/or shirt. They’re not designed to demand attention, so you’ll rarely find a dress watch with a loud and brash dial, or a huge case (it should be proportionate to the wrist).

Instead, dress watches need to be slim enough to slide underneath a shirt cuff and, if you really want to show off your style know-how, you’ll want to match the colour of your dress watch with your belt and shoes (admittedly, this style rule is being followed less nowadays, but it’s something to think about).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_custom_heading text="Tissot Tradition Powermatic 80" font_container="tag:h2|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="271463" img_size="medium" onclick="custom_link" link="https://www.gregoryjewellers.com.au/product/tissot-tradition-powermatic-80-40mm-leather-strap-t0639073606800/"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]This Tissot Tradition Powermatic 80 follows several classic dress watch rules: the dial is incredibly simple and minimal, although, for a little bit of fun, Tissot has given it an ‘open heart’, allowing you to peer through to the movement within. That movement is something special, too, as it’s the company’s Powermatic 80. This movement is capable of holding power for 80 hours, meaning you can leave it unattended for three whole days and still come back to find it ticking. 

At 9.4mm thin, it will comfortably fit under that shirt of yours, and the lack of Arabic numerals and even a date window leave it to focus on just telling the time. 

The dark coloured dial with matching alligator leather strap is quintessentially dressy, and the rose gold gives it an extra layer of luxury. 

Shop Now at Gregory Jewellers[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_custom_heading text="Tissot Carson Premium Powermatic 80" font_container="tag:h2|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]If you want to prove to others you know about the current trends in horology, then you’ll do yourself justice by owning this blue Tissot Carson Premium. Targeted at the dress watch sector first and foremost thanks to its simplistic dial with Roman numerals and slimline case, its blue dial lends it to be able to be worn all day every day.

A blue dial watch is incredibly versatile: it can be paired with a wider range of outfit choices and by its very nature, will add a pop of colour to your wrist, injecting a bit of fun into your outfit choices. Once again, this Tissot Carson Premium has the company’s 80-hour Powermatic 80 running the show, gifting you a reliable movement that will last for days. 

Shop Now at Gregory Jewellers[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="271472" img_size="medium" onclick="custom_link" link="https://www.gregoryjewellers.com.au/product/tissot-carson-premium-powermatic-80-40mm-leather-strap-t1224071604300/"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_custom_heading text="Tissot Sports Watches" font_container="tag:h2|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes"][vc_column_text]Of course, not everyone attends formal events every day of the week, and this is where a sports watch comes into play. Sports watches are designed to withstand daily wear and tear, should be water-resistant enough to be able to wear swimming, and will usually provide a range of other functions, most commonly through the use of chronograph counters or other complications. 

Tissot produces a comprehensive selection of sports watches that factor in much of the traditional criteria, and we’ve picked some of the best models below. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_custom_heading text="Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80" font_container="tag:h2|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="271464" img_size="medium" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" link="https://www.gregoryjewellers.com.au/product/tissot-seastar-1000-powermatic-80-43mm-bracelet-t1204072205100/"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]The Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 employs an incredibly familiar dive watch aesthetic, combining a stainless steel case and bracelet with a ceramic bezel. And dive with it you can, as the Seastar 1000 is capable of being submerged up to 300-metres and has a screw-down crown to ensure its performance underwater. The dial is legible – a key feature for sports watches – while a small date window can be found at 6 o’clock.

Better still, if you’re not quite yet an accomplished diver, this Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 – yes, the 80-hour automatic movement is used here, too – has a casual look that will look perfect with a t-shirt and jeans, while the addition of yellow gold can lend it to being dressed up for cocktail parties. 

Shop Now at Gregory Jewellers[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_custom_heading text="Tissot Seastar 1000 Chronograph" font_container="tag:h2|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]For a more diver-orientated and more functional watch, look no further than this Chronograph version of the Seastar 1000. The blue dial brings up obvious associations with the sea, while the rubber strap gives off an entirely sporty feel. The sportiness continues thanks to chronograph functions, which thanks to a quartz movement, allow them to include 30-minute and 1/10 of a second counter. A 46mm case allows for plenty of space to read the dial, ideal when you’re diving to depths of up to 300m/1000ft. 

Shop Now at Gregory Jewellers[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="271465" img_size="medium" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" link="https://www.gregoryjewellers.com.au/product/tissot-seastar-1000-chronograph-46mm-rubber-t1204171704100/"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_custom_heading text="Tissot Supersport Chrono" font_container="tag:h2|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="271468" img_size="medium" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" link="https://www.gregoryjewellers.com.au/product/tissot-supersport-chrono-45-5mm-t1256173605101-leather-strap/"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Tissot has a longstanding history with the sporting world, having sponsored major events and having acted as the official timekeeper. The Supersport Chrono, one of the company’s most recent model releases, is testament to that. Unashamedly masculine in its approach to design, this large and in charge 45.5mm watch can be had in a range of colours to match your personality and personal style.

The large dial has been given a Superluminova treatment on the hour markers and sword hands, making it highly legible when things get dark, while a tachymeter around the bezel can measure speeds up to 400km/h. Standard chronograph functions including 1/10 of second and 30-minute counters can be found at 3 and 9 o’clock respectively, for extra timing functions.

Despite its large presence, the Supersport Chrono comes in at just 11.9mm thick, making it a sleek and slender daily wearer. 

Shop Now at Gregory Jewellers[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_custom_heading text="Tissot Dress/Casual Watches" font_container="tag:h2|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes"][vc_column_text]The watches covered so far, while versatile, will likely only be used within their respective spaces. If you feel you don’t need a multiple choice of watches and would rather have just the one piece to cover all bases, then once again, Tissot can come to your aid. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_custom_heading text="Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium" font_container="tag:h2|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="271469" img_size="medium" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" link="https://www.gregoryjewellers.com.au/product/tissot-gentleman-powermatic-80-silicium-40mm-bracelet-t1274071104100/"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]This Tissot may have a slight mouthful of a name, we’ll admit, but those three words “Powermatic 80 Silicium” give this Tissot timepiece the upper hand over its horological doppelganger: the Rolex Datejust.

As with other Tissot watches on this list, the Gentleman receives the Powermatic 80 movement with 80-hours of reserve power. What this watch also gets is a silicon balance spring: ‘silicium’. Silicon is used by some of the biggest and most prestigious names in watchmaking, meaning Tissot comfortably sits amongst them, yet the Gentleman presented here retails for a fraction of the cost.

Using silicon for the balance spring brings numerous benefits, including being immune to the effects of magnetic interference, a crucial factor in keeping accurate time. It also will never need lubrication, handy when it comes to the routine service. 

It’s a handsome devil too, combining a stainless steel case complete with two-tone bracelet, and blue dial, giving it both a sporty, yet luxurious and premium aesthetic. 

Shop Now at Gregory Jewellers[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_custom_heading text="Tissot T-Race Swissmatic" font_container="tag:h2|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]The T-Race is an interesting watch. It’s one you would wear to make a statement, but it’s handsome enough that it can be worn in a range of situations. Taking its design inspiration from motorbikes: brake disc for the dial and suspension for the lug connectors – although we also get port hole vibes – the T-Race also rocks an uncluttered dial with baton hour markers and a small date window at 3 o’clock. It’s powered by a Swissmatic movement with a power reserve of 72 hours, which represents a solid entry-point into the world of Swiss-made automatic movements.  

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Rafael Nadal is one of the best tennis players of all time. The indomitable Spaniard, known as the ‘King of Clay’ due to his dominance on clay courts (like those found at the French Open) might be pushing 34 but has shown no sign of slowing down.He’s also considered royalty in the watch world, thanks to his decade-long association with ultra-exclusive high-end watch brand Richard Mille. Despite Nadal’s initial hesitation to wear watches on-court, Mille and the Mallorcan have grown to have a particularly fruitful relationship. Nadal’s ultra-light signature models feature a unique combination of style, performance and versatility – not to mention they’ve become some of the most coveted (and expensive) watches in the world.Ahead of the 2020 French Open, Nadal’s debuted yet another Richard Mille creation – the RM 27-04, perhaps the most unique (and innovative) Nadal signature model yet.Limited to only 50 pieces and worth an estimated $1.2 million, this manual-winding tourbillon movement masterpiece features an avant-guarde design that fits perfectly with Nadal’s profession.Instead of a dial, a single woven steel cable is strung across the interior of the watch, both aesthetically and literally like the way you’d string a tennis racket. The movement is then suspended from the mesh under high tension, apparently capable of withstanding accelerations of over 12,000G’s: a new resistance record at Richard Mille, according to the manufacturer. A skeletonised titanium baseplate underneath supports the structure.Richard Mille is known for its use of novel materials in their watches, and the RM 27-04 is no exception: the case is made from a brand new material exclusive to the brand called TitaCarb. A material made from polymer reinforced by carbon fibre, TitaCarb is tough and light. Similar materials are used in the automotive and aerospace industries.It’s the perfect watch for a high-octane tennis superstar like Nadal, who’s sure to wear it during all his matches this year.

 

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The French Open – also called Roland Garros, after the stadium where it is held in Paris – is one of the four Grand Slam tennis majors, along with the Australian Open in Melbourne, Wimbledon in London, and the US Open in New York. Roland Garros is unique among the tournaments as the only one played on clay, unlike Wimbledon’s grass or the US’ / Australia’s hard courts.Nadal holds a record 12 French Open titles, a record he’s keen to further bolster: he’s set to play his first match of the French Open later today against unseeded Belarussian 27-year-old Egor Gerasimov on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Nadal’s section doesn’t have any stand-out rivals except for Japanese world #35 Kei Nishikori, which Nadal may face in the third round.

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There’s a fine line between an overzealous security guard and an innocent employee just trying to do their job (one might confiscate your wine ‘to quaff later’, while the other may simply be doing their due diligence).As DMARGE has reported previously, there are a number of airport security red flags that make it more likely your pre-flight ~relax~ will be delayed by a pair of latex gloves (think: buying your ticket last minute, having a beard, your laptop being dead, criticising the screening machines and sweating excessively).One man has recently been bounced around the internet, however, for an airport security sin that floats above the rest. Presumably his first time flying, the man can be seen obliviously trying to walk straight through airport security, being told to go around and go through the metal detector, misunderstanding, walking back around and putting himself through the luggage x-ray machine.

 

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An easy mistake to make? Hardly.The video was recently posted by Instagram account @aviation._.world, where it has now been viewed 866,602 times (at the time of writing). The video was posted with the caption: “The first plane trip we never forget, right?”.Though the original video may have been around for some time, this latest round of viral success shows airport security faux pas, due to their relatable nature (we’ve all been there, even if we haven’t made this exact error), will always attract interest.Commenters pointed out the health hazards of this bizarre airport security faux pas: “This guy is toast, those xrays exceed safety levels for humans.”

“Please do not leave baggage unnattended.”

This is not the first time passengers have been outed online for misbehaving (or making mistakes). The account @aviacao.total consistently posts clips of strange airport and in air behaviour (from irate passengers giving airline staff hell to jets getting rather close to people at the beach).

 

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A woman also made headlines earlier this month for hopping out the emergency exit of a UIA jet to take some sun on the wing, during an on-tarmac delay.As CNN Travel reported on September the 4th, “A minute-long video has emerged of the woman, dressed in a white top and light pink trousers, hanging out on the wing in front of stunned onlookers at Boryspil International Airport in Kiev, before being summoned back on board by the airplane’s crew.”She was subsequently fined and banned from all future UIA flights.As DMARGE has previously reported, numerous actions can cause havoc on (or around) a plane. From passengers showing off their guns mid flight to screaming hysterically because their nuts were served in a packet rather than on a plate (true story), you always think you’ve seen it all.However, as the aforementioned airport security video shows, the depths of human ingenuity (and capacity for error) has no limit…

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After 10 years of sneering at decorative saucepans, wooden chopping boards, artisanal pickle shops and everything they represent, I have become everything I ever despised… And it tastes divine.I’m now a coffee snob and it’s all thanks to ONA Sydney.ONA Sydney is a cafe in Marrickville – an inner-west Sydney suburb and a kind of Australian ‘suburban Brooklyn.’I went there to drink a cup of some of Sydney’s most expensive coffee (there were reports of an even more expensive – $192 – brew in Mona Vale in 2017, but as far as I’m aware this was a temporary thing).Anyway: I parked around the corner from ONA Coffee, and walked to the café. On my way, I passed a guy wearing Doc Martens, a bottle shop, and a couple more fairly innocuous-looking cafés.So far so Marrickville.I then arrived at ONA Sydney – one of Bosnian-born immigrant Sasa Sestic’s various cult coffee houses, which are dotted all around Australia.Sestic’s philosophy is to think of coffee like wine. This makes more sense than you’d think. After all: we all have far more opportunity to become coffee connoisseurs than wine ones, with most people drinking java on a daily basis.And yet most people cringe at the thought of spending more than $4 on a coffee.Suffice to say: the world of vacuum-sealed, frozen, premium-reserve coffee beans, cultivated in famous regions around the world, and featuring various types or sub-species, is so similar to the world of wine it scarcely needs pointing out.

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In line with this, ONA is more like a vino bar than a cafe; down its guts is a plywood coffee bar replete with stools, striking black San Remo coffee machines, coffee bean dispensers and Hario V60 coffee makers. Out the back is a barista training room.As I sat down there was – within seconds – a glass of water ready and waiting.I visited on a weekday and saw customers coming in, getting their fix; having a chat. It’s not quite the shoot and boot experience you might see in Europe, but it’s also not the lingering experience of a Starbucks.The barista told me midweek “most people come in knowing what they want.” Either that or they “share filters” if they want to try some premium brews.On a weekend, bar staff told me customers stay for longer, trying different varietals of ONA’s more expensive ‘reserve’ options.My expectations were high: The bespoke sustainable coffee roaster ONA launched its first Sydney café in 2018, and its owners, according to SBS, “want to create the best and most sustainable coffee in the world.”This particular Marrickville café is touted as a pillar of the community, loved by coffee nerds, and refuses to serve lattes, cappuccinos or flat whites.“Milk-based coffees are all served in one style, similar to a cappuccino without the extra froth and chocolate,” SBS reports.Having been there for myself, I can confirm this is the case.I can also confirm the price for a cup varies significantly. Despite ONA’s reputation for outlandish prices, I was pleasantly surprised to find my warm up drink (a Piccolo) only cost $4. This is more or less what you’d pay in any upmarket Sydney café.RELATED: The Difference Between $1 Coffee & $20 Coffee, According To An Australian Barista ChampionThis ‘normal pricing’ option may also help counteract the alleged ‘Sydneysider outrage’ at being asked to pay up to $16 for a coffee, when ONA first opened in Marrickville.Owner Sasa Sestic responded at the time: “They are niche coffees that take hours to get to. People try it for the curiosity” and visiting in 2020 I can attest my interest was indeed piqued; I soon found myself scanning the barcode on the bar in front of me, and browsing through the ‘reserve’ coffee menu.I saw the price ceiling has gone up since 2018, with the most expensive coffee (Vivid) now apparently $28 (up from $16). I duly ordered it.I had previously only ever ordered espresso to test my tolerance for bitterness, and to feel cool. There must be something in the mountains of Volcan, Panama, though, because I could drink one of these every day.Not even a shudder.The blurb on ONA’s website says: “This exceptional coffee captures the best of the geisha varietal and the terroir of Finca Deborah. Look for notes of yellow peach and white grape, accompanied by a sweet lemonade quality, sparkling acidity and intense jasmine florality.”All I noticed was a perfectly balanced espresso. It also, unlike some of the other pungent coffee experiences I’ve had, gave me a boost of energy which lasted all day, rather than heart palpitations for 10 minutes then a headache.I also learned you are supposed to stir an espresso before sipping it (as the barista kindly pointed out).So: what’s the key to creating a laughably expensive coffee that people will order?

“By freezing our doses, we can preserve a coffee at its peak when the rate of carbon dioxide release has slowed down from the roasted beans.”

“So a customer can walk in and enjoy a coffee that was roasted a year ago, but tastes like it was roasted two weeks ago.”As for my Vivid brew, I was told it was made from the sort of bean that would be “in the world barista championships.”The million-dollar question, however, is whether I would order it again.Of course, I wouldn’t pay that much for a coffee more than once a year.But the taste, and the pure energy I felt all day after drinking it (different to what I, as a coffee drinker for a good ten years, have ever experienced before), would tempt me into one day paying for it again.I also wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to an overseas visitor, or coffee-lover seeking an experience (see the full summer menu here).

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Unfortunately, I am now ruined for life; my morning instant coffee tastes ‘double dirty’ and my local barista’s Large Strong Oatmilk flat whites have lost their zap.

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Partaking and competing in sport isn’t always just about how well you can play; it’s about how good you look whilst doing it. Feel free to disagree with us on that one, but we know we’re right. Looking good on the court or on the green is imperative to earning yourself the respect of your fellow players and members.What you also want from your sportswear, are fabrics designed specifically to keep you cool while still allowing you to perform at your highest level. That is exactly what Uniqlo’s Dry-EX polo shirt is designed to do, and at just $29.90, you’ll be a fool not to stock up on them.Uniqlo is no stranger to producing high-quality clothing for low-prices. The Japanese retailer is a favourite of ours here at DMARGE, but we think this polo is one of the standout pieces in the current collection. The headline feature of this polo shirt is the brand’s proprietary Dry-EX fabric, which has been developed to effectively wick sweat away from your skin, absorb it in an instant, and relieves the shirt of it thanks to ultra quick-drying properties (it dries up to 50x quicker than regular cotton).Better still, Uniqlo has used recycled plastic bottles to help create the Dry-EX fabric, so you can look good and feel good about doing some good for the environment, while anti-odour properties keep you feeling fresh while looking fresh.It’s available in four gradated colours, or nine block colours, all of which are golf and tennis club-approved.We can’t think of any better-value sportswear clothing on the market right now, so we suggest you get your orders in quick before the Australian summer hits. You wouldn’t want to be a sweaty mess by the 8th hole now, would you?Buy The Uniqlo Dry-EX Polo Shirt $29.90

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Have you ever had a crush you never got over? No matter how many new matches you swipe – or no matter how committed you are to your current partner – you’ll always remember those eyes across the bar.A similar love story is playing out across the internet right now as the world once again falls under the spell of Mongolian dreamboat Jenisbek Tserik. Tserik is Mongolia’s “most eligible” eagle hunter, who yesterday set the internet’s loins on fire, as CNN published a profile on him.This isn’t the first time the world has gone crazy over Tserik; Vice last year published a similar piece entitled “Meet the hot guy of Mongolian eagle hunting.”For those unacquainted with Tserik, his name means “steel warrior” and he has the credos to back it up. Tserik is a champion archer, master horseman, serial winner of tug-of-war competitions and an award winning eagle hunter.

“For a semi-nomadic Kazakh living in Mongolia’s remote, westernmost province of Bayan-Ölgii, any trip abroad would be like visiting another planet. Glitzy Dubai would be a whole different universe.”

Jenisbek told CNN he’s not married, as well as joking he has five girlfriends, “including one in Dubai and another in Kazakhstan” (a claim the CNN reporter thinks may hold an element of truth).This hasn’t stopped the internet showering him with affection and coveting at his good looks.From “cool eye emojis” and “the hot nomad!!!” exclamations, Twitter is full of thirst, with cheeky comments spanning from 2019 up until now including: “Holy eagle bearer he is hawwwwwt” and “together we’ll get this guy’s hotness the recognition it deserves.”The praise continued on Reddit, with a recent thread dedicated to Tserik including the comments: “Damn, I’d hit that,” and, “As a girl, I can see it.”

Yesterday, @CNNTravel published this story on an attractive Kazakh Mongolian eagle hunter. It makes my blood boil, and I’ll tell you why. (a thread) pic.twitter.com/w9RXA8c924

— Aubrey (@AubreyMenard) September 24, 2020

US based author of Young Mongols: Forging Democracy in the Wild, Wild East, Aubrey Menard, however, has criticised the news coverage of Tserik.“It might seem strange that I remember a silly article that I read a year ago,” Menard tweeted. “But Mongolians and people who study Mongolia remember articles like this because there is so little international news coverage of the country. When CNN or Vice write about Mongolia, it gets noticed.”“To say that Mongolia is underrepresented in world media is an understatement. In the NYT archive, which dates back to 1851 and holds more than 13 million articles, there are a mere 9,004 articles that even mention Mongolia.”

When Mongolia is covered, that coverage all too often promotes a stereotypical vision of Mongolia as a land beyond time, ignoring important modern issues that could benefit from global press coverage.

— Aubrey (@AubreyMenard) September 24, 2020

Whatever your take on the ethics of light-hearted articles like these; it appears there is one thing everyone can agree on; Tserik’s looks are sizzling.

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Virtually every different type of alcohol attracts communities of connoisseurs (as well as a certain degree of snobbery), but people get particularly particular about whisky.Irish vs. Scotch, single malt vs. blended, peated vs. unpeated, even whether you should spell whisky with or without the ‘e’… Endless debates abound.Just as some Australian wine snobs won’t touch anything that’s not imported (the ‘cultural cringe’ is real), many Aussies are reluctant to try any dram that doesn’t come from a ‘glen’.Which is a shame, really. In 2020, there’s great whisky made all over the world – not only here in Australia, but in other places you might not expect fine whisky to come from: Taiwan, Finland, Israel, and now, India.For the first time in more than a decade, a South Asian whisky – Mithuna, from the Paul John Distillery in the tiny Indian state of Goa – has nabbed a top three gong in Jim Murray’s hugely-influential Whisky Bible.Globally renowned as among the world’s foremost whisky writers, Jim Murray releases annual editions of his hotly-contested Whisky Bible which ranks the world’s best drops, and undoubtedly offers massive prestige to the whisky brands featured in his ‘finest’ list.Therefore it was pretty big news when Mithuna cracked the top 3 for his 2021 Bible, which typically features a litany of American and Scottish whiskies.“If Mithuna means ‘Ultimate’ then it is the perfect name,” Murray says.

“Or maybe Mithuna means ‘Perfect’… it is pretty close. It is that very rarest of things. And, if nothing else, announces Paul John Distillery on the world stage of truly great distilleries. This is a whisky to devour… while it devours you.”

Produced by the Sazerac Company (which also produced 2021 second-place winner Stagg Jr. which nabbed a score of 97.5) Mithuna scored a 97 by Murray – so yeah, pretty close to perfect.Mithuna is part of Paul John’s zodiac series. Mithuna’s predecessor in the zodiac series is Kanya, which was named Asian Whiskey of the Year in the 2018 edition of Jim Murray’s Whiskey Bible with a score of 96 – upsetting the dominance of Japanese whisky.“India is not generally known for its whiskies so we’re incredibly proud and frankly, over the moon with this accolade,” said Mark Brown, Sazerac Company President and Chief Executive Officer.India might seem like an unusual place for whisky to flourish but it’s not as unprecedented as you may think: India is by far and large the world’s biggest consumer of whisky, consuming more than three times as the US according to Business Insider. Most of the whisky consumed in India is locally produced, too – but few Indian whiskies are as prestigious as Mithuna.Goa’s unique micro-climate and particularly pure water table make it especially good for making whisky. Paul John uses once-used American bourbon barrels to age its whisky, but they’ve also experimented with other casks like ex-oloroso sherry casks and Pedro Ximénez wine casks too. We just can’t wait to taste a drop, if it’s as good as Jim Murray says.Mithuna will be released worldwide in November and available in Australia from February 2021.

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Many aspects of rigid masculinity – such as not showing emotions – are harmful to men, as well as the people around them (even if aspects of the old school ‘Viking mindset‘ can be useful if channeled correctly). It’s part of the ongoing debate about cultural norms in our society and is often quite a prickly topic.While there’s nothing wrong with trying to be self-reliant, a recent Australian study has revealed how even in 2020, typical male attitudes might be obscuring or setting back men’s health.New research released earlier this week from WW (formerly Weight Watchers) delves into how Aussies currently perceive their wellness, the health challenges they face and their approach to reaching their goals following months of lockdowns and uncertainty.Not only are their findings reveal how a surprising proportion of Australians are in denial about their health, but how men are significantly worse offenders when it comes to this than women.On average, people gave themselves an overall health score of 67.5%, including 70% rating for nutrition and 62% for fitness, despite the fact that government statistics report that two thirds (67%) of Australian adults are overweight or obese. On top of that, Australians gave themselves a rating of 74% for their mental health, despite many reports and anecdotal evidence suggesting Aussies are struggling more than ever with their mental health. 2 in 5 (38%) say they’ve placed increased importance on their mental health since March, which is also far less than you might predict.On top of this, men are more likely than women to rate their overall mental health as excellent (26% compared to 16%), despite the fact that the suicide rate is three times higher for men than it is for women in Australia. Fitness is a similar story: men are more likely to rate theirs as either good or excellent (45% compared to 36%) – not to mention that they believe they are getting better sleep, rating their overall sleeping habits an average of 3.34 out of 5, which is significantly higher than women (3.17 out of 5, on average).One intriguing finding was the difference between men and women when it comes to ‘falling off the bandwagon’: men are more likely than women to say that working long hours is most likely to cause them to break their healthy habits (37% compared to 31%), whereas women are more likely to say that feeling stressed or anxious in life has more of an effect (57% in women compared to 42% in men).DMARGE spoke to registered psychologist Jacqui Manning, who suggests that a fundamental difference in how men and women perceive routine.“Men are more concrete in their thinking and appreciate routine so if longer hours are preventing them from achieving the health goals they’ve set out to do, it can scramble said routine and mean they may not follow through. Women, on the other hand, are commonly used to juggling many tasks – for example, work, parenting and household management – so if they are going to achieve their health goals it often has to be done ‘on the run’, not when there’s [a] specific time set aside for it.”Manning suggests that another contributing factor to this difference is that “men often like to do their tasks and problem-solving solo, which means there’s less accountability to a ‘buddy’ or a group, whereas women prefer to discuss their health goals with friends which helps keep them on track, as they talk about their eating habits or choose to exercise together.”

 

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While these stats are shocking, 2020’s not over yet – we’ve still got plenty of time to make a change.

“COVID has brought pressures upon all of us as we have had to deal with uncertainty and a changing landscape of rules,” Manning commiserates.

“For many, this has intensified anxiety and underlying existing issues and unhappiness, but it has provided an unparalleled opportunity to slow down and listen to what those issues are trying to tell us. We stepped off the hamster wheel for a bit and it has helped us see more clearly what is most important to us without the normal distractions of life taking over, including prioritising our health. COVID is here for the foreseeable future with all the uncertainty and changes it may bring, so it’s more important than ever to be aware of how our mental health is faring and to reach out for support if we feel like we are struggling.”

This is particularly important as we head back to work or the job hunt – to make sure we don’t get burnt out after months of disrupted routine. For both men and women, making sure you’ve got a good work/life balance is crucial to good physical and mental health, Manning explains.

“Know your boundaries and set aside time where you are switched off from work. I recommend putting your phone/device on ‘do not disturb’ for scheduled chunks of time and prioritising what’s important to you such as time with friends and family, your health and fitness or a hobby.”

This is especially important for those still working from home, as the lines between personal and professional spaces and time can get easily blurred – which is particularly deleterious for your mental and physical wellbeing.

“During your workday, don’t skimp on lunch breaks and if you can, get outside for small breaks. You don’t have to wait until your next holiday or the weekend to spend time looking at nature, even if it means looking up at the sky, at a pot plant or out the window at a tree, studies have shown the beneficial effect on our mood happens even in these small-scale nature breaks.”

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“Trying to achieve work-life balance can be a tricky task,” Manning relates.

“[But] we are not built biologically to work, think and be productive 24/7, and it’s unfortunate we’ve lived in a toxic culture that seems to value this. Slowing down during COVID has helped many see that the way we lived life before lockdown was out of balance. For your long-term physical, emotional and mental wellbeing take breaks that consist of doing something you enjoy, or simply nothing.”

Taking short, regular breaks is crucial to sticking towards your goals – it’s easy to get overwhelmed. ‘All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy’ and all that.

“Start small. People often set goals that are unrealistic and too big to achieve and can lose their motivation because they haven’t been able to complete what they set out to do. For example, It’s better to set a 10-15 minute exercise goal and accomplish that, rather than set your goal on an hour’s workout and not being able to fit it into your busy schedule. This creates a ‘yes’ energy, giving you forward momentum to keep on track.”

In short, don’t let yourself fall into denial: be honest with yourself and start with small steps, and you’ll soon be on the road to turning 2020 from a negative into a positive when it comes to your health.

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Whether you’re clutching a backpack in the middle of the Sahara or feeling invisible in a party hostel, it’s rare you’ll find someone who enjoys the ‘clutch moments’ of being lonely. And while getting the blues can lead to increased confidence once the ordeal is over, in those bleak moments it can be hard to remember why you put yourself in the situation in the first place.Fortunately for any solitary travellers out there, a trending thread in Reddit’s r/solotravel community has some smart advice on how to beat lonliness while travelling.“I embark on my first solo journey next week,” Reddit user ‘Canvaseyes’ recently posted. “After being on this and similar threads for a few days (and especially in the wake of covid), I think it’s time to have a broad discussion. This will apply more broadly than to just our solo travels, but given I’m about to depart on one, I could benefit from the focused discussion.”The topic of discussion? Loneliness.“Have you experienced profound loneliness, especially if on the road? How did you manage it? Especially if you’re someone who is single/without involved family or even a like-minded friend group. Any advice on how to really settle into yourself while solo traveling, or even in the aftermath of it?”“For those of us still figuring it out: Where are you at with your feelings of connection? Any thoughts or concerns? Anything we can help you with?” the author of the thread added.The best insight, we’d argue, was buried in response to these questions, halfway down the thread: “There will be times on your trip when you’ll feel lonely. When that happens take a second to try and relax, to understand what makes you feel that way right then, and that’s it’s okay to feel that.”“You could try not to think too much about it when those thoughts cross your mind. I find moments like those helpful for understanding myself better.”

 

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Another interesting insight, courtesy of another user, is that being physically alone isn’t the only thing that can make you feel lonely: “I never felt lonely when I was on a solo trip. But felt lonely when traveling with friends. I think it has a lot to do with expectations.”Another solo traveller lent their advice to others, writing: “A big part of enjoying travel is not trying to see everything. Instead try to really enjoy what you are experiencing in the moment. If you didn’t hit everything you planned for, you have a reason to come back.”Not to mention: there are various benefits to being the master of your own itinerary, which the same user pointed out: “After the joy of solo travel, I could never again subject myself to a 6am wakeup and run for a tour bus. That’s not pleasure, that’s a morning commute!”Another user touted the benefits of going with the flow – a broader travel tip which can help you avoid bouts of loneliness too: “Sometimes the best parts are when things don’t work out as expected. A few years ago I was camping my way around Iceland, and the forecast one rainy day was for 90kph+ winds. I managed to get the last hostel bed in the country that night, and although I had to skip a planned stop to make it to the hostel, the experience at that hostel changed the way I travel, and I wouldn’t change it for the world.”

 

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Another said, in their experience, lowering your expectations on socialisation when travelling at the beginning of the trip can help too: “When I am on a solo trip, I do not expect engaging with anyone socially. Which in a way, makes me open to anyone approaching me.”

“A short conversation feels like a lot. And, if that short conversation leads to having a meal or a drink or a destination visit, it feels great. Like 0 to 100. After that, I can just go back to my solitude state.”

Of course, being Reddit, a few users took the chance to brag. It wasn’t all hot air though; in doing so they revealed another way to find social connections when travelling: dating apps (and staying in the right kind of accommodation).“I’ve travelled solo extensively and never felt lonely, but I’m very comfortable being alone. I view it as a positive, not a negative. But I also enjoy being in the company of others when I feel like it, and that’s always available via hostels and Tinder.”This then led into a discussion around how to make your Tinder profile more attractive as a traveller, with the key insights, from one Tinder using traveller, is to come across as interesting, authentic, and self-sufficient.“My personal advice is to make your profile interesting, especially if you’re into travelling, have someone (for example a couple you photographed) snap a pic of you in front of a nice view too.”The key themes of a successful profile? According to this Reddit user: “action, beautiful nature and fun.”“It’s exciting to meet someone who’s self-sufficient enough and capable of making travel plans and executing them successfully. Also show your main interests (Are you a foodie? Do you love coffee/ music/ dance? Bikepacker, backpacker? Ride horses? Love a certain destination? We want to kinda get an advertisement for you if that makes sense) I (now 22f) personally was on Tinder for the sole purpose of finding travel buddies (my parents didn’t want to let me go alone when I was younger) and with reasonable success.”“You can’t go wrong with a picture with a large dog, some active sport activity (your face/body can look like crap here, all that matters is the fun/excitement and joy you’re having) (water-splashing pictures such as water-skiing, rafting or bathing in waterfalls always made good contrast) picture in front of a scenic panorama or with children in a foreign country,” the same user added.Bringing the discussion back to travel, further users discussed the kinds of trips that made them loneliest.

 

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“I have been traveling for 5 years, and the only time I felt lonely, like really lonely, was when I spent 10 months in Australia living in a campervan by myself.” There was a silver lining though, they said, to being lonely – personal growth.“It was a very tough year, but it was very enlightening too. As hard as it was to be so alone most of the time, I recommend everyone to, at least once in your life, spend a couple of months alone, with minimum contact with other people, like a personal retreat. You will learn things about yourself that you couldn’t if you never do it, it was such a hard and dark time in my life, but I was always hopeful because I was choosing the way I was living, and now I understand why it happened.”“You will feel stronger than ever, afraid of nothing, you will realize that you can be happy by yourself, you don’t need people anymore, so your relationships will be a lot healthier, no attachments. When something or someone is not good for you, you will leave right then and there, because you are not afraid of loneliness, you can easily let go of anything or anyone.”Finally, one user’s comment sums the thread up well: “Keep yourself busy exploring the place… Initiate contact… [And] solitude isn’t for everyone.”

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