While the Olympics provides a veritable sporting feast to satisfy the appetites of athletics aficionados, gym bunnies, and armchair critics alike, fans of the left-field are often saddened to hear that their marginal interests are not being represented yet again. I’ve decided to give a...

The festival season is upon us and I love a good festival, I really do. But every summer I’m faced with those little festival problems that leave me in a bit of tizzy. That’s why I’ve decided to put together a list of five of the most troublesome things about festivals – and how to...

Losing weight is not impossible, it’s just a lot harder than people think. I talk to people all the time who want to lose a few pounds – or maybe more than that – and can’t seem to figure out what they’re doing wrong. Maybe you’re drinking the calories or perhaps you just don’t...

I confess, I am a tea-lover. There’s something about it that always proves so comforting and gives you the break you need to think straight again. It also proves very healthy, containing anti-oxidants and nutrients. It’s not just for drinking though! Did you know there are plenty...

Stress has repeatedly been found to be the most common side effect of modern a lifestyle. Everyone experiences stress; either in the form of panic, fatigue, stiff shoulders, as wells as muscle strain or aches. We all have been exposed to health awareness throughout our lives. Even from an...

How much can you tell me about Bolivia? If I asked you to point to it on a map, could you do it? How about naming its capital city, describing its flag, or identifying a single thing the nation is famous for? It’s astonishing how little we know about subjects that should, arguably, be part...

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...

No matter how tired you might be, sometimes it’s difficult to sleep. There are few things worse than tossing and turning throughout the night, only to find that the alarm goes off just after you’ve finally gone to sleep… leaving you exhausted and completely unprepared for the day...

I’m very lucky that my parents value two things above all else: skiing and thrift. The first means I’ve always spent a handful of days each year standing at the top of a hill with a pair of waxy planks tied to my feet; the second means I’ve always gotten there as cheaply as...

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,...