Read in English only The closer the date of our big move to Prague is, the more I'm realising that there's a lot of things I'll miss about England. Like - A LOT of them. SACO, The Serviced Apartment Company, have recently conducted a research about what makes British people happy. And after 10 years of living in England, I can happily conclude that their findings seem just about right. How could ... Read the Post
The best ways to travel around the world
Read in English only As an ex-travel professional, I like to think I know a few things about getting around this incredible planet. Whether you are a student wanting to go on a gap year or a retired couple who wants to see what’s out there, there is a lot of choice around these days. And the most amazing thing to remember is that it doesn’t matter how much - or how little - money you have. There ... Read the Post
Exploring different ways of seeing a city
Read in English only City breaks and short vacations are an increasingly popular option for modern travellers. In truth, it’s hardly difficult to appreciate the attraction of these holiday ventures. However, given that time will be limited, it’s imperative that you explore those areas in the best possible manner. There are many possibilities out there. Here’s an analysis of the key choices. ... Read the Post
The safest cities in the UK to live in
Read in English only It’s no secret that crime is on the uptick across the United Kingdom. Official figures show that the rise in crime this year was the largest in a decade. I mean, I was walking from Primark in Birmingham the other day when a bloke got tased by five policemen for wielding a knife at people right in front of me. How scary is that?! Crime isn’t the same everywhere though (phew!). ... Read the Post
Moving abroad: 5 ways to get money for the big move
Read in English only As you're reading this post I'm probably packing last bits & bobs into boxes or perhaps even dragging each box into a van that will take Cookie, Pippin and me all the way to the Czech Republic. If you've read my ongoing series called '8 reasons why you should move to my city' (with one of the cities being Prague) then you'll know that I encourage every single one of my ... Read the Post