You’re approaching retirement and probably looking forward to relaxing in the sun after years of dedicating yourself to supporting a family. But are you really aware of what you are letting yourself in for? Many Brits are anxious to find warmer, more exciting and less heavily taxed places to live in retirement; even those who aren’t willing to emigrate expect to be able to travel.…
It seems the lure of the motorcycle is attracting an increasing number people keen to experience the exhilaration such transportation offers. Indeed, in recent years ownership has grown rapidly as more people are taking to the roads on two wheels. Aside from getting to don the leathers and speed off into the sunset, there are many advantages of owning a motorcycle. Not only can you…
Yippee, it’s holiday time again. Those two precious weeks we’ve been dreaming of and anticipating all year; fourteen days by the sea with the sun smiling down on us…sheer bliss. But as we read up on our chosen destination and begin to plan our holiday wardrobe, there’s something else we need to be prepared for… other holidaymakers! You can choose your friends but you can’t…
Summer is upon us again, and naturally many are choosing to spend the warmest season of the year exploring different countries and cultures. Thanks to low-cost airlines and the ease of using the internet for booking, even the most fiscally-impaired are able to organise holidays that won’t break the bank. But what about staying in touch while travelling? There’s obviously the possibility of using the…
The credit crunch is undoubtedly having an impact on many areas of life and has rarely been out of the news recently. Disposable income is at a premium for many people, but how can you keep looking fashionable without affecting your finances? One of the main things you can do to avoid feeling the pinch is to shop smarter. Certain things never go out of…
There was once a time that equipping an office with all the essentials meant purchasing a lot of different hardware and then trying to find a suitable space for it all. With the advances in technology it’s now possible to combine your essential day-to-day business functions with just one piece of equipment. The main advantages of this are to be found in the cost and…
The internet has perhaps had more influence on modern culture than anything else. It has shaped the way the entire world interacts and communicates with each other and it enables a far greater level of autonomy, as people no longer have to rely on ‘specialists’ to take care of their personal business. Whilst once upon a time it was the norm to use a travel…
If you are already used to phoning people via your computer then you will already be thinking of the days of paid telephone calls as being a thing of the past. The big advantage of getting in touch with people in this way is that you can chat with friends or relatives who live in other countries for as long as you like without having…
If sunshine and sand coupled with great music and a selection of fine beers sounds like your idea of fun, the Limassol beer festival in Cyprus should definitely be in your diary. Cyprus has been a popular holiday destination for many years with tourist numbers continuing to grow. It’s easy to see why this Mediterranean island is a firm favourite; an abundance of sandy beaches,…
Much of modern life centres on the notion of ‘living for today’ and not worrying too much about what tomorrow may bring. And to an extent, this attitude is based on sound principals given that much of what the future holds is completely outwith our control anyway. But it’s for this very same reason that it’s equally unwise to live purely for the moment. Many…