Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

Choosing the right method feeder hookbait can be the key to success or failure. Some hookbaits will often pick out the bigger fish whilst others will keep bites coming when it’s slow. You’ve mastered ...

After one too many rants to my best friend about my stubby, nail-glue–covered fingers (I’m a press-on nail fiend), she finally told me to book a dip powder manicure—the nail polish upgrade basically ...