We are all guilty of it. We go on holiday, and we pack a bunch of clothes. A lot of times, we pack clothes that we have not worn in years! Now the real question is: How often do we actually change our clothes on holiday? The truth of the matter is pretty simple, it all depends on the person, and of course how long the holiday is.   Women vs Men The differences between men and women are pretty great in numbers. We all think and do things differently. If you look at stereotypes, women always pack more clothing than men. You see it all the time in the movies. The guy has one suitcase and the woman is dragging around what appears to be every outfit she owns. It looks like he packed for the weekend, and she packed for a month. How much of this is true? Unfortunately, it is pretty accurate. Read more…

The kids’ Summer holidays are here and hundreds of thousands of families up and down the country will be getting their suitcases out of the loft and heading off on holiday. And there’s plenty of stuff to pack into those suitcases, isn’t there? When you’ve got little ‘uns, you have a fair amount of bits and bobs you might need to take with you. But with space at a premium, it can sometimes be tricky to work out what’s essential and what isn’t. We thought we’d try and help by running through our list of must-pack items if you’re heading off on your hols with children…   Sun clothing/specially formulated sun tan lotion It’s important to keep your rug rats out of the damaging rays of the sun. So sun hats are vital. Look for special ‘Sun resistant’ clothing too. You’ll want to keep your kids covered, but regular clothes aren’t UV resistant and that Read more…

For the past few weeks the world has been swept up in Olympics fever. It’s been an absolutely stellar summer for sports fans, with the extravaganza that has been London 2012 coming so soon after the European Football Championships in Poland and Ukraine finished. There’s no let up now, either; the new Premiership season starts on Saturday 18th August. And of course, there’s the Paralympic games, which kick off on the 29 August (and wrap up on the 9th September). We don’t know about you but after the fantastic spectacle and British success from the Olympics, we’re well up for it!   History The first Paralympics were held after World War Two and staged for veterans of the war that had lost limbs, under the name ‘The 1948 International Wheelchair Games’. They were staged in London and were to coincide with the 1948 Olympics. The first games to be open to non-war veterans came twelve Read more…

I think we all crave a little danger. It is a break from our boring, everyday, run-of-the-mill way of life. Maybe that is why we seek activities that can sometimes be classified as “reckless.” That is not to say that we are reckless for liking these activities, we just crave a little excitement. This could be the reason why so many of us like to go raft racing! For those of you who have never been, it’s a blast. On the other hand, it can be dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing.   Is Raft Racing Dangerous? It is hard to name any physical activity that is not dangerous. If you’re going to get out there and live your life, then you have to be willing to take a bit of a chance. That being said, yes…raft racing is dangerous. This is a sport that has claimed a number of lives. I don’t Read more…

Looking to do some travel overseas? Well, I hope you have your passport! For the most part, traveling overseas has always required a passport. However, with the treat of tourism so high, a lot of countries (including the UK) are really cracking down. Whether you are planning to travel to Europe, the United States or Mexico, you’re going to need a passport. So to make this a little bit easier, let’s cover some of the things you need to know before applying for a passport!   Documentation The kind of documentation that you will need when applying for a passport will change depending on your situation. However, in general you will want proof of citizenship, 2 pictures that meet passport standards, and of course a valid ID of some kind. If you are reapplying for a passport, then things just got a lot easier. If your last passport was issued when you were at least Read more…

When someone says ‘racing’, what do you think of? Powerful big horses powering down a track? Each way bets and ladies’ days? Maybe it’s fibreglass cars speeding around Monaco and Champagne corks popping. Whatever the image you have in your head, chances are it’s not one of a gang of gangly sand brown camels stumbling down a dusty road with little kids on their backs. It would be if you were from an Arabic country, though…   History You may assume that camel racing comes from someone just taking the success seen in horse racing and substituting horses with camels. And technically, you’re right. But it’s not something which has just been copied recently – racing camels has been a sport since the 7th Century. The ‘sport of Sheikhs’ has, over the years, seen the ‘ships of the desert’ reach some surprisingly high speeds. The current record standing at 64kmph. Now that’s a quick camel! Read more…

  Traveling itself can be kind of challenging. However, mix that with traveling with kids and you have yourself a battle that can be intimidating to say the least. The good news is, there are things you can do to avoid this! All you need to do is arm yourself with the right tools, and you can make this whole “event” go over a lot smoother. That is why today, we are going to talk about some of the different ways you can entertain your kids on a long haul flight!   Age Matters Before we get into different kinds of entertainment for your kids, you need to remember that these ideas won’t work for everyone. What it may come down to is the age of your kids. Younger kids sometimes “need” to be entertained. Older kids, on the other hand, can usually come up with their own form of entertainment (hand held gaming consoles, Read more…

Independent Travel On The Rise  Recent figures suggest that there’s been a rather steep increase in the number of travellers venturing abroad on their own. There’s been an impressive 45% surge in lone holiday-making in the last five years. What was once seen as a slightly odd thing to do is now quite acceptable and sees holiday companies and tourist boards having to re-think their marketing strategies. It’s no longer just couples and families that they’ve got to cater for…   Why? But  what exactly has seen this rise in people trekking off on their lonesomes? Could the rise of social media, emails and cheap roaming deals abroad be a factor? It might sound strange, but with every single friend and family member only a few clicks on your mobile away, the world suddenly seems a much smaller place. you’re only ever 30 seconds away from speaking to someone or keeping up with the news Read more…