In recent years, Bruges has finally become more widely appreciated as a tourist destination, thanks to the various travel options that have allowed tourists to visit the city. While the Belgian capital of Brussels may be best known for housing the EU, Bruges' history stretches as far back as t...

One of the major areas in which the internet has changed many peoples' lives is communication. From email to social networks and instant messaging, it's now easier to get in touch with people than ever before - no matter where they live.

If you have friends or relatives living far...

Every once in a while a children’s toy comes along that proves so popular that, even generations later, it still a child’s must-have. Toys like this become a solid part of popular culture as, right across the world sometimes, adults of a similar age all remember growing up with the same partic...

Credit cards can be an excellent way to take control of your finances and get yourself out of debt - as long as you use the card responsibly, of course. With so many credit cards available today to suit customers of all backgrounds, you're bound to find a card ideal for your situation - and wh...

Most people realise that once they retire they will need some kind of income to sustain their daily life and needs. If you went directly from a full time job into retirement with nothing more than a state pension to rely on, you could be in for a nasty surprise as you realise just how big the ...

Cultural and cosmopolitan city Berlin is a city that enjoys millions of tourists every year, and with good reason. With a fascinating history and exciting daily life, Berlin has just about everything you could ever want, whatever type of tourist you are - so if you're heading there on a weeken...

Winter is always a difficult time of year, and the winter of 2010 was particularly harsh, with temperatures dropping to new record lows. The snow caused havoc for drivers everywhere - there were delays on motorways with some motorists being held up until the early hours of the morning. The mos...

It can be an upsetting or difficult time when family members move abroad, or if you have to leave your loved ones behind when emigrating overseas yourself. However, advances in telecommunications technology mean it's now easier than ever before to stay in touch with people all over the world -...

It's Valentine's Day and you've got no clue what to get your partner - so what do you do? Pop out and get some chocolate of course. As one of the main staple gifts of Valentine's Day, chocolate is a very common gift to give and receive - and also one that everybody loves. After all, it's choco...

High-speed rail services from London to Europe relocated to St Pancras International station several years ago, inviting more travellers to admire the history and architecture of this striking Victorian station. This modern, revamped station boasts all the amenities and services that today's b...