For me, one of the best parts of going abroad is the chance to look at foreign money. Whether it be stove-pipe hatted presidents in the US, or cousins of the humble mallard in Canada, it provides a great opportunity to see what different currencies say about a country’s culture. With that in mind, I …
I understand that one of the most complicated (but essential!) things about visiting a new country is understanding the public transport network. Luckily, Liverpool is a city than can be easily explored on foot. You can cross the city centre in less than 30 minutes – it is compact especially compared to London for example. …
Europe has some of the best ski slopes in the world, but with so many resorts to choose from, where is best to go? I have come up a list of the top ten ski destinations, perfect for families, beginners skiers, groups and non-skiers. Some of these resorts are incredible! 1. Best beginners’ skiing – …
How do you know you’re a foodie? It’s more than just being up to date with the latest food trends—it’s going to be the year of the poutine, I have a feeling—it’s about having a taste for the unexplored, the never-been-tried before, and the fusion dishes that seem just a little too far-fetched to be …
I know this post seems rather bah humbug and not in keeping with the spirit of Christmas, however it is still only November! Tune back in during December though and I promise to have more joyful posts all about the festive period. So where were we? I can’t think of a better feeling than finding …
If I were to ask you to think of four things that spring to mind when I mention The Netherlands (Holland), what would those four things be? Like many countries, Holland has a variety of stereotypes that are connected to it. One of the best friends is from Scotland and much to your disappointment perhaps, …
