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July 31, 2014

Lads on tour! A staggeringly good stag do

Lads! Lads! Lads on tour! That, my raucous chums, is the sound of a stag do beginning the path towards fun before their friend is hitched into a life of mortgages, throw cushions and mandatory excursions to IKEA. There’s never a better time to let loose and find the time for fun and extreme activities you’ve always wanted to try. So, don’t be a rubbish best man – try some of these venues for an epic stag. Get extreme on a Segway You can forget quad biking, bungee jumping and tank driving – the future of extreme sports is in…

July 22, 2014

Follow F1 and see the world

Sometimes it’s great if you can have a hook to travel on and seeing cultural highlights doesn’t always do it for every traveller. An easy way to do this is to combine your love of a sport with travel, so that you have a raison d’etre for going to a particular destination beyond museums and art galleries, which you could go to at any time. Formula One is a great example. If you enjoy watching the fast and frenetic world of motorsport racing but enjoy seeing different parts of the world too, then why not make it your mission to…

July 12, 2014

How to Find the Best Nanny

Finding a nanny to look after your children can be a headache. Putting that headache into the hands of a domestic household staffing agency is always the best way forward for many reasons. The professionals know what to look out for whereas over-protective parents may miss the mark. By seeking advice, parents may find that their fears can be overcome easily, especially when they know what being a nanny involves. When hiring a nanny, the best thing is to either hire someone who you already know, or get the services of a domestic household staffing agency. Duties Expected of a…

July 3, 2014

Oklahoma, Your Next Grand American Adventure

It’s about that time of year where wanderlust starts to set in. The weather is chilling out and you want to get out of dodge. You could be thinking about the beach. It’s a popular destination no doubt; but have you ever considered taking the road less traveled? I’m going to go out on a limb and say that Oklahoma is an underrated state. Both the East and West coast get so much love that “middle Earth” is often neglected. Well, I’m here to tell you that while most people are seeing what the coasts have to offer, there is…

July 3, 2014

3 Tips for Taking Your First Multi-Country Backpacking Trip

Traveling can enrich your life in a way few other experiences can. It presents a tremendous opportunity for personal growth and discovery. It can help you develop skills that will serve you well in all areas of your life, such as patience, tolerance and flexibility. By experiencing other cultures first hand, you will gain a much better understanding of why people do what they do, and think the way they think. Depending on where you visit, you will also gain a much deeper appreciation for where you come from, and how grateful you are to have been born into a…

July 2, 2014

Rainy Hotel Nights: How to Entertain Yourself in the Hotel Room

It does not really matter how far you travel or how often you travel. Sometimes, weather will not want to take your side. And when that happens, you may be stuck in your hotel room, with nothing much to do. Rain does come and go, but if you want to make the time pass faster, then you will want to engage yourself in some entertaining activities to keep your mood up. If you have a laptop or a mobile device that can connect to the Internet, the few hours you will have to spend in the hotel room will feel…

June 22, 2014

Tips on planning a great Vegas vacation

Going to Vegas is something that appears on many people’s travel bucket lists. Love or hate the outrageous, over-the-top and superficial nature of the city that is home to gambling, you somehow have to see it for yourself to understand what it’s actually like. Las Vegas is a place that’s familiar to everyone; it has featured in so many different films and has been shown on TV so many times, that you kind of know what it will look like before you get there, but it’s still surprising just how huge the casinos are in reality. Almost everyone who goes…

June 13, 2014

Money-Saving Tips When Vacationing In Copenhagen

The Danish capital is certainly not the cheapest place that you could choose to stay in Europe. Nevertheless, Copenhagen has plenty to offer visitors so it would be a shame to miss out on the delights of the city. Scandinavia, generally speaking, is more expensive to stay in the much of the rest of the continent, however there are plenty of options that should be considered for the traveller who is operating on a budget. Keep Your Stay Short Remember that a two week city break will push your budget to its limit, unlike staying in a resort, where things…

June 11, 2014

How To Enjoy Summer In London In 2014

The World Cup in Brazil is going to be the sporting event of 2014 and despite it being played out in South America; it can still be enjoyed from many great bars and venues across London this year. All of England’s games will be shown across almost ever pub and bar in the city, however, it might be worth trying somewhere different for some of the other fixtures at the tournament. For example, when Betfair favourites Brazil play, look out for some of the Brazilian restaurants in London which will have their game big screens and specials menus to accompany…

June 10, 2014

Beat the clock: how to make your fashion sense timeless

You’ve all seen those mad fashion shows that happen approximately 435 times a year. London, Paris, Milan – all of them bristling with style. That is, until next year’s trends begin. If you’re an average Joe or Joletta, trying to jump on the back of these trends can seem like grabbing onto the back of a speeding Ferrari. While you might be able to hold on for a little while, you’ll really only end up looking a bit foolish and well-worn by the end of your journey. Indeed, your best bet is to ignore the latest bandage hat, wigwam dress,…