Lifestyle
The Future of Free Time
I’ve lost count as to how many times I have said “where has the day gone?” or “there are just not enough hours in the day.” Well, what if you were able to free up […]
Articles by Our Man On The Ground
Travel
What Smarter Procurement Means for Public Travel Services
Public transport services are the lifeblood of the modern city. Smarter procurement for the funds necessary to keep those wheels rolling is crucial if a city is to function properly. Unfortunately, public procurement is one […]
Book Reviews
Sh*tty Breaks – A Celebration of Unsung Cities
Travel writers love to promote exotic places. The more glamour the better. So, Ben Atiken’s Sh*tty Breaks is a refreshing change from the norm. It’s not stunning places like Rome or Athens he promotes. No, […]
Book Reviews
Nothing for Something – The Violet Charlesworth Story
Con artist Violet Charlesworth was a woman before her time and able to beat the male dominated society at its own game. The beautiful young heiress to a fortune was, for a brief time during […]
Europe
From Holiday to Home: Could Malta Be Your Fresh Start?
With over 300 days of sunshine a year and centuries-old limestone buildings, Malta is a destination loved by many holidaymakers. It’s easy to understand why. There’s so much to enjoy on and around the island […]
Cocktails
Celebrate National Martini Day with Vodka and Sake Martinis
Today is National Martini Day and so we thought it only fitting to look at a couple of alternative refreshing martini recipes given the unseasonably hot weather we are currently enjoying here in the UK […]
Culture
The Mountaintop
There’s no denying that civil rights activist Dr Martin Luther King was an extraordinary man. But he was also human and the very clever play, The Mountaintop by Katori Hall exploits his fears and weaknesses […]
Motoring
New Citroën Relay vs Ford Transit and Mercedes Sprinter
The booming delivery sector has intensified competition in the van market, with manufacturers constantly updating their models to meet evolving business needs. For businesses ranging from local delivery services to large-scale fleets, the updated Citroën […]
Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Unveils Skyview Regent Suite
Luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises has revealed details of the top suite on its forthcoming ship Seven Seas Prestige. Described as the largest, all-inclusive, ultra luxury cruise suite in history, the £20,000 per […]
Culture
Picture You Dead
An old-fashioned crime thriller with twists and turns at every corner is always a winner with theatre audiences. And crime writer Peter James’s Picture You Dead showing at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow proved to […]