Women tend to think that men have it so easy when it comes to choosing a hairstyle. Should it be a low-number clipper cut, or maybe a short-back and sides? However, it would probably come as a big surprise to learn just how complex men’s hairstyles have become over the past few decades. In historical times, men often sported quite luxurious hairstyles – think of…
In 2004, it was estimated that around 102 million people visited the West Midlands region of the UK. The best-known city in the area, Birmingham, is often considered England’s second city and has an estimated population of 1,006,500. It is also surrounded by smaller towns and cities such as Wolverhampton, Solihull and West Bromwich; however, separated by several miles of greenbelt, is the city of…
In 2004, it was estimated that around 102 million people visited the West Midlands region of the UK. The best-known city in the area, Birmingham, is often considered England’s second city and has an estimated population of 1,006,500. It is also surrounded by smaller towns and cities such as Wolverhampton, Solihull and West Bromwich; however, separated by several miles of greenbelt, is the city of…
With over thirty million cars estimated to be on the UK roads alone, space has never been so much of an issue as it is for road-users in the 21st century. Indeed, more and more people are turning to two-wheeled transport as a means of beating the heavy congestion that exists in most of the major cities. And, not only are motorcycles easier to manoeuvre…
Huge investment into the city of Dublin has spruced up its tall streets and terraces and today it’s a dynamic city brimming with attractions, artefacts, boutiques and boulevards all perfectly offset by a vibrant nightlife. Renowned as one of Europe’s most down-to-earth and welcoming cities, Dublin’s accessibility exists in a literal sense as well with the airport lying just seven miles north of the city…
There have been over 25 million visits to London each year, every year, since 2000. Its position as one of the most visited cities in the world may be due to the varied and entertaining nightlife, the many historical landmarks or the world-famous shows. Whatever the individual reasons for visiting though, the tourist industry in the city is worth approximately ?16.6 billion, with the average…
While many of us certainly wouldn’t want to go back through our teenage years again, we are sometimes guilty of wishing we were younger. But getting older isn’t as bad as some people would have you believe. For a start, many of us only start to feel comfortable in our own skins as we move into our forties and beyond. We no longer feel that…
Dubai is a city of extravagance and opulence. It is fast becoming one of the world’s biggest financial centres and is a stunning place to visit. Flanked by the Persian Gulf, miles of sand dunes and the imposing Hajar mountain range, Dubai is the perfect place for a city break, with both water and land adventures. There are many new experiences to be gained from…
In a continent that boasts cities such as Rome, Athens and Paris, it may be somewhat of a challenge for other European cities to come even close to matching the star-attraction status of these historically important and culturally significant metropolises. However, 2008 is the year that Liverpool takes centre stage as the European capital of culture and becomes one of the top city destinations for…
With the largest population of any other member state in the European Union and the third largest economy by GDP in the world, it’s probably fair to say that Germany is up there with only a handful of other nations as one of the world’s true superpowers. In addition, if asked to name a major German metropolis, then Berlin or Munich would perhaps spring to…