Af-Ford a car you can rely on

Ford cars have long been considered by many vehicle drivers as highly reliable cars which provide safe and comfortable transport. In fact, since 1903 — when Ford was first founded — the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest automobile makers, proving a popular car brand amongst all generations. However, despite confidence in its make, many car-buyers still find it challenging —…

London calling: A great gig destination

As you’d expect from a city the size of London, there are a large number of venues that play host to live music events, featuring famous artists from all over the world. Some are renowned for their amazing atmosphere, others for legendary gigs they’ve hosted but whatever the venue London is a great place to catch a gig. Wembley Arena was originally built for the…

The credit crunch: cause and effect

A credit crunch, as we have seen happen across the world in recent times, is where all of a sudden most people find it very hard to get a loan or any form of credit from a financial institution. It can also be when it suddenly becomes much more expensive to get a loan. Most commonly this will happen because of major uncertainty in the…

Get a good car even with bad credit

There are a number of reasons that you could find yourself with a bad credit rating; from missing a mortgage repayment to having a partner with a lot of debt. Regardless of the cause, having bad credit shouldn’t mean your life should be put on hold. Having bad credit can be frustrating and many people feel embarrassed about their financial situation. The depth of choice…

Choose the perfect trampoline gift for summer

Choosing the perfect summer gift can be tricky, especially when considering a garden toy for a UK summer. Trampoline popularity as a summer garden toy is on the increase; children love them and adults enjoy the exercise benefits — after all, it is an Olympic sport. However, buying a trampoline for the first time can be tricky. What size trampoline should you choose? Should you…

Vienna is alive with the sound of festivals!

There is never a bad time to visit Vienna, with festivals being held in almost every month of the year. To start off the year, there is the ball season – a programme of ballroom dancing festivals where everyone can try the Viennese Waltz. If dancing on ice is more to your liking, the Wiener Eistraum festival sees Vienna City Hall’s plaza converted into a…

Munch, munch goes the credit crunch, but first-time buyers could be at an advantage!

Everyone has heard about the credit crunch. Indeed, news of the UK being plunged into a recession has been hitting the headlines for over a year now, due to the increasing prices of essentials like fuel, food and electricity. Interest rates have also been rising, and borrowers face a difficult time with higher repayment demands from lenders, coupled with significant changes in living costs. Looking…

There’s no safety like snow safety

For even the most confident and capable drivers out there, driving on snow can present an array of problems and challenges. Nothing is as it seems and even the simplest of driving tasks can become tricky and cause problems. Unfortunately it’s not possible to control the weather but it is possible to rein your vehicle under control when cold weather hits and snow begins to…

Top tips for buying a new or used car

Buying a car can sometimes be an intense and stressful process. However, there are a few simple steps you can follow to make buying a car almost seem easy. The first step is to look at the reasons as to why you need a car. This should help to determine what type of car you should buy. Many might like to be seen in a…

Off the beaten track: Rome’s ancient wonders

The Italian capital of Rome is host to some amazing sights, but The Eternal City also serves as a great base to explore other nearby ancient wonders. Ostia Antica is less than one hour from Rome and displays some incredible ruins of this once-thriving port city. Originally founded as a military harbour, it soon flourished as the Roman Emperors elaborately decorated the city in recognition…