As everyone knows, this year’s summer hasn’t really been a summer, or at least not one to be proud of. There have been a few sunny spells, followed by the weather deciding to pour it down suddenly, thus making you feel stupid for wearing jean shorts, having frizzy hair and coming back from...

It’s mid-June already, and the music festival season is in full swing. Countless weekends throughout the summer will see up to (if not more than) 100,000 pumped-up music fans flocking to sites around the country, tents and sleeping bags strapped to their backs ready for a weekend of top...

Ahhh, spring is finally here. The daffodils are poking up from their winter hibernation, the sun is starting to warm our cockles and the winter wardrobe is slowly making its way into vacuum bags to make room for the summer vests. Although hang on, my vests never actually LEFT my...

In Greek mythology, Achilles was a hero of the Trojan War who was as handsome as he was strong and powerful. He was dipped in the River Styx as a baby to make him invincible however his heel was the only bit not dowsed and this one small area of his body would be his weak spot and would...

I took a trip to Barcelona recently as a treat for my boyfriend’s birthday. I love Barcelona, it’s a beautiful city built on historic foundations but has such a modern and vibrant feel to it and it reflects in everything you do in the city, from the parks to the architecture to the...

This Christmas is going to have to be a frugal one. I have become a student again and to say I am missing my monthly pay cheque is a bit of an understatement! So, I have decided that this year will be the year that I make ALL of my presents. I love crafting so this comes as no chore to me and...

I’m a firm believer that every guy needs at least one tailored suit in his closet because it’ll get more use and come in handier than he actually thinks. I’ve learned this the hard way, as there were many times where I’ve scrambled to find a suit for a job interview, fancy dinner,...