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So this is as cold as it's going to get. And with the cold come good excuses to stay indoors. Whether you're making a meal for friends, staying in with a good book or checking out the latest in movie releases, Vida has some great advice for keeping you entertained throughout the wet season.

February needs warming up. Check out Benjawan for some delicious - and incredibly cheap - Thai food in the deserted Bugibba as tourists seek sunnier pastures. Spicy soups, stir fries and curries, you're bound to leave feeling the warmth of Thailand. If you'd rather stay inside, check out some delicious Thai recipes you can make at home.

This being award season, the movies are a great place to be - whether you actually make it out to the multiplexes or whether you choose to bury yourself under blankets and watch the award winners by less than legal means.

Just because it's cold doesn't mean we ditch the exercise routine and cover up extra layers with sweaters. Check out Richard Geres' take on keeping your heart healthy with a mix of healthy food and exercise. And if motorsport is what gets you out of bed, 2014 is promising to be a great year to get behind the wheel and show off your skills.