9bar Mixed Seed Energy bar – Review
When going on long distance hikes you need to be well prepared with food and snacks for the duration, but at the same time you want to try to keep the weight of your backpack to as low as possible.…
Travel News: Why Falling Oil Prices Won’t Immediately Benefit The UK
Being on a tight budget like most people you notice when things are better value or when your car doesn’t cost as much to fill up on petrol as it did a month ago. With the recent oil prices being…
“Tis the season to get cosy…”
Things have been a bit quiet on the blog recently, this is mainly due to work commitments taking up most of my time in the run up to Christmas, so today I have been sent this interesting post from Booking.com…
Fundraising During Retirement?
As some of you may have guessed I’m a big animal lover, with 3 of my animals coming from rescue homes, where possible I always try ans spare a few pennies to donate to animal charities. Today’s post from the…
Travel Essentials
When travelling abroad and perhaps to countries where you need to be extra careful with hygiene or the extra heat, I always have a few travel essentials that I always try to ensure I have prepared before travelling. Look After…
Weatherproof Days Out
You’re back from your holiday, there’s nothing on TV, it’s raining cats and dogs and you’re hearing the dreaded cry of, ‘mum, I’m bored!’ It’s time to get up and go, despite the weather, before you all go stir crazy!…