Travelling across Europe can prove exciting times and with there being many modes of transport available, this can provide that opportunity to further explore the attractions that Europe has to offer. There are in total 39 member countries to choose from when visiting Europe, with each country having something for everyone to enjoy whether it is a short or long term vacation that is intended.…
To buy or not to buy a place to call home is the question on many people’s minds when they reach a certain point in life. If you have a good job, you’re settled in one place and can see yourself staying there for the foreseeable future, so would it be more beneficial to take out a mortgage or continue to rent? Largely, the answer…
Booking a last minute holiday can be very exciting. One minute you are sitting at work with nothing but your regular timetable of events to look forward to, and the next you’ve discovered a bargain last minute break and booked the time to jet off on holiday to somewhere warm and sunny. It’s guaranteed to put the shine on any day but once the initial…
Germany and Britain have long been seen as leaders in the automobile industry with the stylish and classic looks of Aston Martin and Jaguar synonymous with British culture, just as BMW and Audi are in Germany. As the current economic climate forces fuel prices to rise and concern over the impact of rising CO2 emissions on the environment, the debate as to which country produces…
Buying property is always a big step – no matter if you’re moving in with a loved one, going it alone or purchasing a multi-bedroom place to share with friends – and it always requires a lot of work. However, as with most things in life, if you plan in advance you’ll cut your workload and be able to get the best deal. There are…
There are milestones in everyone’s life; times when you both celebrate and reflect on your current position and look for a way to use what you have learned in order to make your life better. Turning 50 is one such milestone, and more than anything else, it gives you what so many of your younger colleagues lack: a little perspective. Perspective nudges you in the…
The recent discovery of a leather-bound notebook could be the solution to a debate that has been rampant within the Royal Society for 350 years. The argument revolves around English politician Alexander Popham — who was born deaf and mute around 1650 and was taught to speak by a distinguished scientist. But who? Controversy has since centred around which of the two scientists Popham’s mother…
Many aviation aficionados have touted the A380 airliner as the future of the long haul flight industry, with the aircraft offering a number of new features that have never been seen on an airliner before; including two lounges, a bar, first class-suites, showers and adjoining spas — the first ever installed on a commercial aircraft. The sheer size of the aircraft is obviously the first…
Satellite navigation systems have become increasingly popular gadgets in recent years. And indeed, it can be extremely helpful if you just need to listen to that friendly voice guiding you safely to your destination, instead of constantly having to stop at the roadside to check your map. But then again, how often have you been shaking your fists at a driver who has caused you…
Buying a used car can be a perilous experience for many because unfortunately there are fraudsters and conmen who seek to profit from others naivety, and are quite unscrupulous when it comes to selling cars that are not fit for the road, and in some cases downright dangerous! Horror stories abound of people purchasing second hand cars only to find they’ve actually bought a ‘cut…