When making a substantial investment — perhaps a house or a car — the majority of people need to take out a mortgage or a loan to help cover costs. This may be a cause of worry; after all what happens if your income changes? Will you be able to keep up the repayments? Do you fully understand all the technical jargon? When you plan…
Throughout history Prague has been affected by political and social problems, with scars to bear from the Second World War, The Cold War and the Velvet Revolution to name only the major events. But this vibrant Czech capital seems to constantly move on – reinventing itself along the way – whilst never losing its sense of self. Prague seems refreshingly able to heal itself and…
Spending can be too attractive for many of today’s earners. After waiting for those agonising few days prior to pay-day, desperate for a new pair of shoes, a big night out or a new TV, it can be hugely tempting to splash out – however counter-productive that may be. It can also be very easy to develop a habit. Once a spender relies on habitual…
Majorca has long been regarded as one of the leading sailing centres and water sport locations in the world, with several high profile sailing competitions visiting the waters of the Balearics annually. None are as high profile as the Kings Cup (known as the Copa Del Rey to the locals), however, held every August with last year’s event featuring 140 entries, all eager to take…
Acquired by Henry VIII all the way back in 1536, Hyde Park has a grand history. It was used by the King as a hunting ground before James I came to the throne and opened the park to the public in 1637. It was then lovingly landscaped in the 1730s and since then it has become one of London’s most picture-perfect settings; replacing its hunting…
The potential fall-out from the credit crisis has prompted many UK savers to increase their personal savings balances and also to reduce the amount that they withdraw in order to protect themselves from any unexpected adverse changes in their financial circumstances. This precautionary measure is not only providing some comfort for those worried about a possible downturn in the economy, it is also helping to…
The choice for men’s shoes is now almost limitless; so how do you know what’s hot and what’s not when it comes to 2008 feet fashion, and in particular, what to wear at the slew of music festivals taking place over the summer? Next to a sturdy tent, appropriate footwear is the next most important thing to take to festivals and many a festival-goer ignoring…
Summer is here and the sun is out! Well, with a bit of luck it soon will be and with it a hot summer offering many opportunities to get to the beach and have some fun. But, before you head for the coast make sure that you are fully equipped to turn heads and enjoy your day. Believe it or not, you can buy pink…
While most sunny destinations have their share of historical background, with intricate old remains dotted here and elegant Cathedrals sprinkled there – few are as steeped in history as Cyprus. Cyprus has one of the oldest cultures in the Mediterranean with civilisation dating back some 9,000 years. With its history of Greek/Turkish occupation it offers a real culture clash experience with the island consisting of…
When it comes to the future, we have all got our own ideas about how we will spend it. Perhaps we will end up buying a bigger house than the one we have now. There might be a particular car that we can see ourselves driving around in. And just think about all the holidays we will have time for once we ease up on…