Solo Traveling
Traveling solo offers you a sense of freedom that you can't experience when you travel with someone else. Your solo trip is all about what you want to do, what you want to see, a... (more)
Couples who Vacation Separately
Taking a vacation without your partner needn't be seen as a threat to your relationship - nor should your partner's wanting a week away on his own give you c... (more)
Holiday on a Budget
If you have to tighten your belt, it's easy to think that means cutting out your holiday or choosing a cheaper destination than you'd wanted. But savvy travel planning a... (more)
Things to Do in Madrid
Madrid is the largest city in Spain, and also the most populated, with a vibrant population of nearly 3.5 million people. Known as the financial center of southern Europ... (more)
Books to enjoy
Few cultures have segregated teenagers and adults as much as our own contemporary society. We have separate schedules, separate interests, separate friends, separate forms of enterta... (more)
You spend a lot of your waking hours at home in your kitchen and dining room. Keeping these rooms in good condition can make your home more pleasant, and adds to the resale value of your home. Here ar... (more)
Tips for Gardening
It is only natural for gardeners to bring some of their beloved plants indoors, and caring for houseplants can provide an entirely new dimension to the gardening hobby. Houseplan... (more)
La Sagrada Familia
"My client is in no hurry" is what the famous architect Antoni Gaudi is reported to have said when challenged about the length of time it was taking to build his cathedral. Altho... (more)
Rotterdam is a bustling place. Not only is it the second-largest city in the Netherlands, its port is one of Europe's busiest.
Rotterdam's citizens - dose to 600,000 in total - live a ... (more)
Keeping your home cool in the summer months can be a major financial headache. This blog presents a number of possible steps that householders can take to keep their homes cool. As well as long-term so... (more)
Spanish Cheeses
Before you buy any fresh or cured cheese, make sure you understand how to rinse and dry it. Buying cheese in wheels is not the same as buying a small chunk in the nearest grocery st... (more)
Are you a tea drinker already or are you new to the world of flavorful teas? Either way, do you know whether it really makes a difference whether you use loose teas or bagged tea? Find out for yoursel... (more)