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Guernsey is an island of 26 square miles, situated in the English Channel between England and France. The island’s location and mixture of French and English culture made it the perfect getaway for the famed French novelist Victor Hugo. Exiled from France in 1851 for declaring Napoleon III a traitor to the country, Hugo relocated firstly to Brussels and then onto the neighboring island of Jersey before finally settling in Guernsey in 1855. Victor Hugo lived with his family at Hauteville House in the island’s capital of Saint Peter...

At this time of year there’s nothing better than popping off to the seaside on a summer getaway, or having a place in the sun to go to when the weather turns sour. Having a holiday retreat can be a great way to escape the pressures of everyday life and have your own personal retreat to go to to relax and unwind. However, buying a holiday home shouldn’t be an emotionally driven purchase. It’s important to weigh up whether you can afford a second property. It’s important that you work out whether the financial benefits do outweigh...

Have you ever thought that the self-powered metal coupe standing in your garage aka your bicycle can easily take you around the world? If not, think again! Yes, it can. You really don’t need to be a world class athlete to travel on your bicycle, right from an evening neighbourhood bicycle stroll to the pedalling of your bicycle all across the country, bicycle riding is probably the most memorable outing vehicle you could ever choose to ride. It may seem to be a very daunting task to think of powering your own conveyance but those who...

The key to the lobster vacation is the combination of shellfish and setting. Like lobster and melted butter, tasty fresh seafood plus the beautiful waterside views of a classic lobster shack are beautiful together. If you’re eager to travel to find the best lobster in New England, then the atmosphere and the location are just as important as the delicious sunset-red lobsters themselves. Here’s a list of five of the best lobster restaurants in New England – each one is worthy of a dedicated trip. Thurston’s Lobster Pound—Bernard,...

You’ve probably seen advertisements everywhere you look revealing the latest anti-aging ingredients for your skin, promising quick, visible results to baby boomers whose skin is starting to show signs of age. Do these anti-aging supplements really work as well as what they claim? What supplements really do help fight your skin’s aging? These questions are everywhere these days and the proposed information can even be conflicting, especially with the internet and it’s broad reach. As aboomer myself, I am always interested in seeing...

Just because the summer is over and fall weather is cooler, it doesn’t mean a loved one’s birthday party has to be a bore. There are many fun things you can do to make a birthday party in the fall enjoyable, so take these ideas and start planning. Host It Outside Everyone thinks that a summer birthday is the best because you can have it outside, but with the heat, some people hate being outdoors. The fall season is better because it’s not so hot out, so everyone can be comfortable. Be sure to have some heat sources just in case...

You have planned every bit of your holiday, and have been waiting impatiently for weeks or months for it to arrive.  What can go wrong?  We all know this instinctively – safety whilst travelling, starting with your accommodation. Hidden cost of discount offers These days there are so many discount offers on hotel rooms that it is indeed very tempting to save money by purchasing whatever appears the cheapest.  Whilst there are genuine offers out there, some rooms are cheap because there is a risk of your safety being compromised. ...

Cambodia is a country that has suffered immensely, and it’s only recently that life seems to have turned a – albeit small – corner for its people. It is a country that is on the up, and has been dubbed the “next Vietnam” in terms of its popularity as a tourist destination for those wanting to head a little off the beaten track and explore Asia. My advice to you: visit now while this beautiful country is still relatively untarnished by the tourist trade. It really is a hidden gem, with a history that will blow your mind, people...

Pubs have changed. Especially (but not exclusively) in London and it leaves us wondering whether it was demand that changed the face of pubs or the fact that a few led the masses and those that did not change felt left out. Maybe they are the same thing. Whatever the reason, pubs across the country have had a drastic overhaul in the last decade – some good, some bad. After much analysis (it didn’t take a lot) we have come up with a list of some of the noticeable changes over the last decade. No Smoking There was huge opposition to...

Norwegian Delight Norway has been defined as “The Land of the Midnight Sun” and “The Land of Northern Lights”. It is a multi-cultural country and its population comprises of Norwegians, Sami People, Norwegian Finns and Russians. It is a densely populated country due to its extreme winter season which lasts for six months, that is, October to April. Norway is attracting a lot of foreigners as a place of employment because of its natural beauty and outdoor opportunities. Norway has become a hub of oil companies, investing in its...