When I think of Rome, I think of Russell Crowe in sandals looking sexy as hell as he wows the crowds at the Colosseum. 'My name is Maximus Descimus Meridius, father of a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife, and I will have my vengeance, in this life of the next.' Or something like that anyway. Visiting the city, even minus a hot Mr Crowe, is an incredible experience, and it couldn’t be.... {{ Continue Reading }}

Growing up in Scandinavia, my friends and I would always romanticise London. As teens we had aspirations to meet a Hugh Grant-esque Englishman, fall in love, and spend the rest of our lives living in the suburbs – only to venture into the cobbled Victorian streets to shop in the charming markets on the weekend. The real London, however, was a far cry from my picture-perfect aspirations. (mor.... {{ Continue Reading }}

A sponsored bike ride can be a great way to raise money for a charity – whether it is a London to Paris cycle ride, a Coast to Coast challenge or even an epic Lands End to John O’ Groats bike ride. The more people you get to sponsor you, the more money you will be able to raise for your chosen charity and the more of a positive effect your bike ride will have. Sometimes it can be difficult .... {{ Continue Reading }}

Are you tired of the same old weekends, doing the same old thing? Do you fancy going away with the family for the weekend but you are fed up of visiting the same old places? We’ve put together a list of unusual destinations in the UK that you may not have visited, for times when you feel like you need to do something different.   Godshill Model Village – Godshill, Isle of Wight T.... {{ Continue Reading }}

Whether it’s kitting up or trimming down, they’re the inside secrets that you never learn until you’re on the mountain. To set you up for ski success, here’s eight great tips for your first-time trip. (more…).... {{ Continue Reading }}

If you could visit any city in the world, where would you choose?   Would it be New York, Miami, or Orlando? Would it be Paris, Berlin, or Lisbon? Or would you go further afield and head to Sydney, Hong Kong, or Kuala Lumpur? (more…).... {{ Continue Reading }}

When we reach a certain age, working less and taking time to enjoy the good things in life, is a path many choose to follow. Retirement is no longer about slowing down; it’s about embarking on new adventures, trying new things, learning new hobbies, starting up a business and perhaps … taking a holiday?! (more…).... {{ Continue Reading }}