• English Fish And Chips
    Food

    Cheers at Your Next Party: 8 Delicious British Snacks to Share With Your Hunky-Dory Mates

    British food often gets a bad rap, and it certainly lacks the glamour of French or Italian food. The unfortunate names of some items probably don't help. "Spotted dick," to pick an extreme example, sounds revolting, but it is actually a perfectly good desert. "Toad in the hole" also sounds less than appetizing. Many British foods have endured and been enjoyed for generations, which would not be the case if they weren't actually quite tasty. Here is a list of British snacks worth serving at a get-together.

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    Food

    8 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Cookies

    Cookies are today such an integral part of American culinary culture and such a common cure for the desperate sweet tooth that we barely stop to think of where they came from. We all know how much we love a good cookie, especially a gourmet chocolate chunk chip cookie interspersed with almond crumbles and with a crispy bottom, soft top, and chewy center. (Well, maybe that’s personal, but we all have our favorite cookies!) But despite our love for cookies, few of us know even the basic cookie facts — a situation we will seek to remedy just below by listing the top eight cookie facts everyone needs to know: 1. Cookies…

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    Travel

    The Most Haunted Places on Earth

    There are lots of mysteries going on in the world and there are also lots of mysterious places that the majority would love to avoid by all means. From cemeteries to Victorian witchcraft, it is true that the world is full of weird things and weird places and if you are an avid traveler who loves visiting new places, then I guess there are certain places you would not plan visiting, not unless you are a ghost chaser.

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    Odd

    The History of Gin

    Gin has become one of the most popular spirits of today, often mixed with tonic. However, it’s actually been around for quite some time, with confirmed roots dating back to the 17th century. If you’re interested to learn a little more about your favourite spirit, below you’ll discover a brief history of gin. Where it all started The confirmed production date of gin was reportedly in the 17th century. The spirit is said to have started out in Holland, where it was actually used as a medicine to treat gallstones, stomach complaints and gout. However, some argue that it dates even further back in time and was originally produced in…

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    Travel

    The Best and Worst Places to Catch a Cab

    You may have noticed that it can sometimes be much harder to get a taxi in certain places than others. This can be frustrating when you have somewhere that you need to be, which is why it is always worth knowing of where the best and worst places are so that you can plan your trip/destination accordingly If you are in one of the better areas where taxis are more common, you will know that it should not be too challenging to hail down a cab. If you find yourself in one of the worst areas, or you have specific needs like a wheelchair accessible vehicle, you will find it…

  • Isle Of Skye
    Travel

    Top 5 Best Countries for Hiking with your Family & Friends

    There’s nothing like hiking with a big group of all your family and close friends because you’re guaranteed to have a lot of fun. But choosing the right location isn’t easy; you’ll need to consider accommodation as well as finding the best trails depending on your fitness level. And that’s why we’re here for, to help you with five terrific locations that are great for hiking with your whole clan.

  • Money Travel
    Travel

    A Financial Guide to Moving Abroad

    Moving overseas is perhaps the most exciting, challenging, and life-changing decision you will ever make, but before you go, there are important things for you to consider. You’ll have an awful lot of planning to get out of the way before you fly, and you’ll need to ensure that your finances are fully in order before you jet off to your new home. On that note, here are a few top tips to help you… Currency Fluctuations, Bank Accounts, and Transaction Fees Before you move abroad, it’s important to put your finances in order, and you need to start by finding out how exchange rates and inflation will affect your…