There is no doubt that there are plenty of things that can distract us when we are driving. While we should certainly not be using mobile phones or other similar devices when we are on the road, these aren’t the only distractions that can pose a threat. For example you can never quite be sure about what other drivers will do, which is why preventative…
Paris is known the world over for its romantic qualities, stylish fashion, gourmet food and wonderful wines, and around 30 million foreign visitors come to the city every year which makes it the world’s most popular tourist destination. The city is also a major hub for business and has a thriving economy that would eclipse that of many entire countries! In the Paris region alone…
Now more than ever there is a focus on what products and services should and should not be advertised to the masses. On a daily basis we are bombarded by thousands of promotional messages, brand names and strap lines that on a subconscious level can shape our buying patterns and brand associations from birth. The young are a key demographic many advertisers target as they…
England is recognised worldwide as the home of football as we know it today and the North West is a real hotbed of passionate and loyal fans that flock from all over to see their heroes play each weekend. Manchester is home to two very famous football teams: both steeped in tradition and with illustrious and colourful histories. Manchester United, also known as The Red…
Although the cost of fixing a mortgage has jumped up considerably throughout 2008, Brits would still rather choose a fixed rate mortgage deal over a variable rate in order to gain some financial stability from knowing how much their mortgage payments would be each month. Lenders have changed their interest rates on mortgages almost weekly since 2008 began, and most have hiked their arrangement fees…
In the space of only two years the mortgage market has been turned upon its head, sparked by the near collapse and subsequent nationalisation of the Northern Rock, and accentuated by a full scale credit crisis. It appears that the cost of borrowing seems to be on the rise regardless of any movement in the Bank of England base rate. As recently as 2006 prospective…
Dublin is a vibrant and exciting city with a thriving nightlife that’s become renowned all over the world. There is another side to Dublin though that you may not know about. Dublin has a rich and colourful history and many of its buildings tell a remarkable story about Ireland through the ages. The origins of the city can be traced back over 1,000 years and…
Many people who face financial difficulties often feel that they are the only one dealing with such problems. However, throughout the years, many famous and successful people have experienced similar troubles, and in some cases bankruptcy. Perhaps the earliest case of a famous person having to file for bankruptcy to discharge their debts was Rembrandt Haremenszoon Van Rijn, the successful Dutch painter, who accumulated more…
For most people a holiday is an excuse to relax and unwind, to forget the daily grind of work and to re-charge the batteries. Destinations the world over have relied on their country’s laid-back attitudes and ideal geographies to attract millions of holiday-makers year-on-year to spend their hard-earned cash on doing very little. For other travellers though, a holiday is an opportunity to do the…
For those who dream of a tropical island paradise, positioned far away from the reality of the everyday, St Lucia could prove to be one of the ultimate travel destinations. At just 27 miles long and 14 miles wide, and with the shape of either a mango or an avocado — depending on your predilection — it is a small haven of stunning natural beauty,…