We’ve all been driving around in hulking great big dinosaurs of cars for years now, haven’t we? Huge, tinny, noisy things that cough out toxic fumes all over the place. If you’re getting a bit tired of contributing to the eventual death of the planet and fancy doing your bit to help – investing in an environmentally-sound car is probably the best way to do it. For anybody other than the most ardent Jeremy Clarkson fans (and of course Jeremy Clarkson himself), ‘green’ cars are more and more tempting. But which one should you investigate? Which best suits you and your lifestyle? There are so many different makes and models of tree-hugging motors available now, it can be an intimidating choice. That’s why we thought we’d run down the top ones for you… Mitsubishi i-Miev Source We’ll feature this little run-around first – after all, it is the most environmentally-friendly car on the planet. This Read more…

What to do when you travel rarely causes many internal dilemmas. There’s not much in the way of an argument in questions such as ‘Will I need my passport?’ or ‘Shall I get travel insurance?’ is there…? They’re no-brainers. Do you pack your Speedo’s or leopard print bikini? Well, we’ll leave that one to you… Actually, no we won’t – Nope. Throw them in the bin! Wonga But perhaps the one question that troubles people time and time again is how to deal with cash abroad. Everyone needs access to money when they’re on their travels. But what is the cheapest, safest and most convenient way to get hold of it? Sure, the most convenient way will be to load your pockets full of cash and be on you way. But that’s probably not the safest! And since Traveller’s Cheque are increasingly becoming a thing of the past, let’s look into the pros and cons Read more…

Source The autumn season is fast approaching! This is one of my favorite times of year. The weather is usually not too hot and not too cold. Of course, the real reason I love this season is because of how beautiful it is. There is nothing like watching the trees turn a stunning shade of gold, red, and orange. Today we are going to talk about some of the greatest areas to visit during this wonderful season.   Florence, Italy When I think of great autumn destinations, one of the first places that comes to mind is Florence, Italy! The benefits of visiting Florence during the autumn months are two-fold. First of all, the autumn leaves here are just amazing. It is almost as if the city glows beautiful colors as the light reflects off the trees. The second reason why it is great to visit Florence this time of the year is because you Read more…

Now you may think that we’re joking when we try to talk to you about ‘The Sun’ around this time of year. We’re in September. It’s Autumn. And we had a wash out of a Summer, didn’t we? So when we run through a few tips on how best to avoid the side effects of those potentially harmful rays, we’re mostly referring to the heat you’ll experience on any Winter holidays you might be planning on taking. Unless there’s a freak heat wave heading our way…!   And while most of us know to cover up and slap the old sun screen on, the little ‘uns don’t. Kids burn easier too with their thinner skin and love for running around all day out in the heat, so they need to be considered slightly more than you and I do. So to keep your children burn-free and happy, you may need to take a few extra Read more…

Source The Singapore Grand Prix has come and gone. However, we are at least left with the memories of another great race. You never know what will happen week to week, and this time it was no different. I mean, who would have guessed that Sebastian Vettel would win out today and end his longest losing streak since he started racing back in 2009?   Sebastian Capitalizes on Hamilton’s Misfortune Source Sometimes you win a race on pure skills, other times you get a little help. Now, I am not saying that Sebastian couldn’t have won it on his own, but he did catch a big break when Hamilton had to retire from the race because of a gearbox problem on lap 23. At that point in time, Hamilton actually had a very comfortable lead. There was no doubt in my mind, that Hamilton was going to take that race. Of course, you won’t hear Read more…

When you’re planning a spell in the sun, it’s important to look after your skin. We all know about the negative impact that those rays can have on us. Sunburn, sunstroke, dehydration, premature wrinkles, and in extreme cases, skin cancer are all to be guarded against. For years our only protection from the sun was either sun tan lotion or cream or to just try and avoid it all together and stick to the shade. But now there’s a new product on the market changing all that, sun protective clothing…   What’s it all about? Basically, clothes that protect you from the sun! The fabric has to have a high ‘UPF’ (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) to qualify as ‘sun protective’. UPF is  the name for the ratings system that tells of how UV-resistant the clothing is. The clothes are designed to combat ultraviolet light as much as possible. They’re created in such a way that the Read more…

Traveling to Bangkok is a lot of fun. I mean, that is why it is one of the number one tourist destinations in the world. Getting around Bangkok, on the other hand…well that is a different story altogether. You have a lot of different modes of transportation when you visit Bangkok. However, two of the most popular ones are taxis and Tuk Tuks. So this brings up a very good question: Which one is better? Let’s take a look!   Taxis are More Comfort for a Cost Taxis in Bangkok are a lot like taxis all over the world. In terms of comfort, taxis beat out a tuk tuk hands down. Of course, taxis usually tend to cost a bit more than a tuk tuk. Thus, what it comes down to here is price. Are you willing to pay a bit more to ride in style? Of course, just because you choose to ride in Read more…

Sometimes you just want a bit of time to yourself, don’t you? A bit of breathing space. We all work longer and harder than ever before. Money’s tighter than it has been for years. Life can be a stressful ol’ thing at times. Every now and again you need to break free and just clear your head a little. And while we live in a small country here in Britain, one with a lot of people in it – there are are still plenty of beautiful little spots dotted around the place where you can fully relax and gather your thoughts. We have an abundance of picturesque National Parks in this country that make for the perfect little day out or weekend getaway. Let’s run through some of the very best, shall we?   Cairngorms Found in North East Scotland, the Cairngorms are one of only two National Parks in Scotland (Loch Lomand is the Read more…