The one thing that should be at the top of the agenda for student travellers this year (apart from having a fantastic time,) is to manage their finances correctly. This means getting the best deal for your money and avoid getting stung by any debit card charges. New research* from […]

The latest research* from Ukash, the leading payments innovator, has revealed the post-holiday shock of spending when you go abroad. Despite nearly a quarter of consumers admitting that they do not worry about potential charges when they are enjoying their time away, but this is certainly not the case when […]

When it comes to stretching that holiday budget for all it’s worth, it’s all about getting the best rates on your travel money. If you have been working or studying hard all year round, the summer is the time that you want your break! Savvy travellers should make sure they […]

I’m sure you’ve all been in the situation. Going on a family outing, maybe a hike or walk; upon reaching your destination the collective mother of the family will produce a camera seemingly from nowhere and order everyone to stand in a line and smile. Everyone musters up a fake […]

Californians had been hoping that Online Poker would become legal in 2014 with a bill proposed by State Senator Lou Correa and Assemblyman Reginald Jones-Sawyer going through to finally end the state wide ban that has caused so much annoyance and outrage over the years. However, due to a lack […]

Enjoy tranquility, beauty spots, culture and adventure – all on offer in a friendly part of Crete. Our holiday base, Kalyves, is situated just 10 miles from Chania Airport. We booked our trip with the usual criteria in mind: sea, sun, idyllic beaches, fresh food and opportunities to speak pigeon […]

I have not seen many Wes Anderson films, I will admit. But whilst you load up your ammunition of derisive looks and low estimations of my cinema palate’s worth, allow me to offer that this enabled me to watch his latest offering The Grand Budapest Hotel without any expectation. And love […]

During the last three years there has been a significant rise in the quantity of people seeking compensation for hearing problems arising from noisy workplaces. According to one of Europe’s largest insurance companies, Zurich, UK claimants for deafness and hearing problems jumped by almost 25% in 2011. In 2012 estimates […]