If you own a car, you will almost certainly have experienced those times when you leave your home in the morning and realise it’s been a very cold night. You know the kind of thing – thick ice, maybe a thin layer of snow, maybe worse. Suddenly you know it’s going to be a while before you can see out of that windscreen in order…
Of course, the key to any successful business is to strive to be the best at whatever it is they do. From haulage firms and hotels, to construction companies and coffee shops, it’s essential for a company to concentrate on their core competencies if they are to excel in their chosen industry. But, there are many other facets to running a successful business that require…
We’ve all heard the popular phrase ‘Rome wasn’t built in a day’, indeed we may have consolingly muttered it to ourselves when tirelessly trying to construct some supposedly ‘easy assembly’ flat-pack item. But when you visit Rome you truly begin to understand what this phrase means, as the city is scattered with many beautiful ancient monuments that span the eras; each one grander looking than…
If you’re a student, you’ll probably be all too familiar with the complications the end of term holidays can sometimes create when it comes to storing your belongings. Indeed, whether it is the Christmas, Halloween, Easter or summer break, this often involves a period of time where you will be vacating your current accommodation. Of course, over the holiday period many students will often stay…
There is no doubt that businesses are feeling the strain of the credit crunch. And, it’s not just the small operators that are experiencing the pinch. Indeed, from sole traders and medium sized enterprises, right through to the corporate giants, the entire business landscape is being affected by rising prices and decreased consumer spending. It is essential, therefore, that businesses take stock of their current…
Some people like nothing better than to go shopping for a day and return home with plenty of carrier bags full of clothes and goodies. However, others like to relax and go to the cinema to see a good film. But whatever you like doing, you will certainly have a great time out in Birmingham. There is plenty to see and do here, from enjoying…
Lottery games and bingo games might not look very similar on the surface, but they have plenty of elements in common. Both games involve numbers being drawn at random, and both games award cash prizes to players who are lucky enough to win. So, which is best – the lottery or bingo? The answer to this question depends largely on what your main interests are.…
A lively and vibrant city, famed for its wealth of cultural offerings, electrifying music scene and buzzing nightlife, Glasgow is a definite must see. The largest city in Scotland, it is home to a number of prominent figures, including the late, globally renowned architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the widely celebrated Scots comic Billy Connolly. Situated on the River Clyde, the city was once famous…
Of course, Paris is one of the most loved cities in the world and it’s easy to understand the appeal it holds. With architecture and art of such variety and splendour, it simply must be seen to be believed; matched by culture and cuisine of impeccable standards, the French capital has everything you could wish for and more. Effortless chic is the defining feature that…
Known as the Magic City, Miami is a place as diverse as they come. A melting pot of different cultures and influences from across the globe, there is an enormous array of interesting sights and attractions on offer to tempt the traveller. Most notable, however, is the city’s Hispanic heritage, which stretches back over centuries. Indeed, 1566 marked the arrival of the first Spaniard in…