05th November 2009
October 20th, 2009
The leaves may still be on the trees (just) but the first snow has fallen in the Alps. Yes, the start of the new ski season is just around the corner and after the record early snow last year, we all hope that this season will be ano...
05th November 2009
September 28th, 2009
With 10 young thrillseekers dying in the past 18 months, it is not surprising that the New Zealand Prime Minister has promised an immediate review into the safety standards in that country's adventure travel industry. With comment...
05th November 2009
October 11th, 2009
It nearly always pays to get cancellation cover for your holiday trip abroad. All travel insurance policies offer this, though you may find that cover is limited, the cheaper the policy. This is one reason why some travel insurers of...
02nd November 2009
How many times do you look at a pair of shoes on the high street, buy them and then a week later see everyone wearing them? Are you a follower or are you a leader, think back to the footwear crazes we have seen over the years, rubber shoes, sheepskin bo...
02nd November 2009
Buying shoes online can often be a nightmare, especially when every brand has different size ratios and width fittings. In order to make the most of your online shopping spree do a little foot research so that you know exactly what you are looking for.Be...
30th October 2009
You have probably read the shock headlines in many of the newspapers about light bulbs being banned, but how much of this is truth and how much is hyperbole? Do we really have to throw away our beautiful Italian lighting because we can no longer buy ligh...
28th October 2009
September 25th, 2009It's not an award that any city wants to achieve but Barcelona has been ranked the pickpocket capital of the world. This is according to the review website TripAdvisor.com with the renowned area, La Rambla, being a particular pickpocke...
28th October 2009
September 16th, 2009Why do people do it? That is, attempting to claim on their travel insurance for non-existant incidents. This has been highlighted by the case this year of the two British women, now languishing in Rio, convicted involving potential tra...
28th October 2009
August 26th, 2009The latest British Behaviour Abroad report released by the FCO pinpoints two areas of rising concern, namely motorbike and moped accidents and the rising number of arrests abroad.Thailand tops the list on accidents with 269 British deaths...
21st October 2009
Murano glass is recognised as being special the world over but what is the history behind it and how did it earn such a reputation, particularly in the lighting industry?The island of Murano is located just off the coast of Venice, Italy. Its location hel...
21st October 2009
Gold is selling close to $1,000 (£632) an ounce – up more than 20% over a year. Just five years ago, it was selling for just $400 (£253).Concerns that inflation could rise are at the heart of the gold boom. While inflation will eat away at the spendin...
11th September 2009
One of the key aims for Local Authorities placing children in fostercare is placement stability. Local Authorities are measured on how stable placements are and are questioned on how many moves a young person has had while in their care, and "marked down"...
03rd September 2009
Summer is here and School is out for August. To keep the children amused, why not try some recipe using delicious Hershey's chocolate.Banana Boat Sundae
Hershey's special dark syrup
3 scoops of ice cream
1 banana split down the middle
Reese's Peanut B...
03rd September 2009
August 18th, 2009Planning a gap year? Then here are a few useful tips to make sure you get the cover you need.Tip 1 Emergency Medical Expenses covers emergency treatment and to get you back home if necessary. Make sure you have this cover, if nothing else...
17th August 2009
Made In Italy.The tag line 'Made In Italy' can add hundreds or even thousands of pounds to a ticket price, but why and how did it come to be that Italians now dominate the world of fashionable design?There is no doubt that Italian lighting designers behol...
