14th Feb 2017
Go foraging as soon as the leaves and berries are out because it’s all FREE FOOD! Here are some tips for getting free food for yourself, your family and your neighbours. Share and you can all have delicious free food on the table. How to find free food in your neighbourhood Nettle soup Blackberry crumble…
12th Jan 2017
What is travel insurance? It’s what you pay in case you have an accident or emergency when you’re away. It should include travel medical insurance and insurance against losing your baggage among other things. It is possible to get quite a lot of medical problems dealt with for free in Europe thanks to the EHIC…
2nd Jan 2017
Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, this capital city is located right in the heart of Switzerland. Built around a hairpin turn in the river Aare, Bern is quite cosmopolitan with beautiful churches, bridges, the famous Zytglogge (clock tower), and even a bear park. Small wonder Bern has consistently been rated among the…
2nd Jan 2017
South Padre Island, Texas is probably best known as being an idyllic spring breakers’ paradise. While it is true that there are more people in town, there is still plenty of space and attractions, making this small island the perfect destination for laid-back island living. If I had to limit my choices, here are five…
1st Jan 2017
While Helsinki may be one of the coldest destinations in the world in winter, summertime with its long days of sunshine, brings out the crowds to this Finnish city located on the shores of the Baltic Sea. With 150 miles of coastline, more than 300 islands, trendy shops and restaurants, as well as loads of…
1st Jan 2017
There’s a reason why people who have taken canal cruises are often repeat customers. Pastoral landscapes serenely pass by at 4 mph, allowing you to take in all that your senses intended. Add to this gourmet food, personalised service and daily excursions and you have the perfect relaxing vacation. My wife and I booked a…
9th Dec 2016
So you’ve seen the supermarket ads with pictures of the ‘perfect’ family Christmas with the tree, the mounds of food, the crackers, the mistletoe, the presents and the ubiquitous Father Christmas. You’re telling yourself, cynically, that these perfect Christmases don’t happen (domestic violence spikes markedly during the festive season) but still there’s a little voice that…
5th Dec 2016
Loan sharks are nasty creatures so here is how to spot one and avoid them. Also, what to do if you feel trapped and victimised by a loan shark. There is help at hand now.
26th Oct 2016
If you’re looking for easy ways to earn some extra money from the comfort of your home, cashback sites can be a great resource. Students in particular can really benefit from cashback sites – they’re easy to use, you can log on whenever you like, and earn money in between assignments! Did you know you…
3rd Oct 2016
Since the announcement that Britain will be leaving the European Union, there has been a lot of questions concerning what effects the decision could have on student lifestyles. Just how will Brexit affect students? When you consider how many students voted to remain in the EU it hammers home how much concern they are feeling….
19th Jul 2016
Mobile phone costs are one of the biggest day-to-day expenses of having children, particularly as they become teenagers and want to use social media apps and talk to friends for hours. But there are a few ways you can cut the costs, particularly by buying secondhand, reconditioned phones as we show you below. You can also…
7th Jul 2016
It costs an average of £5 a day to buy your lunch at work. This is £25 for every working week, or £1,300 a year – crazy money to spend on cheese and pickle sandwiches! Homemade lunches are tasty, cheap and healthy and definitely the way forward. You can mix it up with salads, sushi,…
