I hope that you were one of 76% of American adults who read at least one book last year. As for me, I was one of 21% those who read more than ten books in 2018. As you can imagine, I am a great fan of the written word, and…
Whether you are the adventurous type, looking to explore all Sri Lanka has to offer – from its many tea plantations, scenic train journeys and its numerous temples – or prefer to simply relax on one of the Island’s beautiful beaches, finding out a little bit about the country’s history…
When planning a trip the first place I gain inspiration is within the pages of novels and books about the country I want to visit. Australia is no different. It is a country we have wanted to explore for years but knowing where to head is the hard part. Unlike…
Why would any cyclist not want to take a tour of Italy? With a range of picturesque routes from magnificent mountainsides to crystal-clear coastline, there is something to suit everyone. Not only will you get a glimpse of the stunning scenery, you can also enjoy fantastic food and drink which…
How do you want to experience India? Do you seek the classic tourist spots? Or do you long to explore its rural landscapes? However, you plan your trip, where you stay can be just as important as what you do. With the right accommodation, you’ll be able enjoy your vacation…
Have you ever dreamed of visiting Hobbiton? Did you watch The Lord of the Rings and imagine yourself as one of J.R.R. Tolkien’s little hobbits heading off on their own adventure through Middle Earth? “I think I’m quite ready for another adventure”. (Bilbo Baggins) Perhaps surprisingly, a little slice of…
As a child I dreamt of being surrounded by books. I always wanted my very own library you see. One that was lined floor-to-ceiling with beautifully bound, leather first editions oozing sophistication interspersed with a smattering of trusted paperbacks that would reflect my all-time favourite reads. I daydreamed about…
Eeyore’s Cottage: Every Child’s Dream As a child, I always wanted to emulate the adventures of some of my favourite, loveable book characters and the thought of stepping into the magical worlds of some of my best loved authors; to go on a quest with some of my most cherished…
Why would anyone want to set fire to a library? Surely, nothing can be gained by causing such damage? In The Library Book by Susan Orlean she tries desperately to uncover what happened to the Los Angeles Library back on the 29th April 1986, when a fire swept through the…
The motivational book market is growing exponentially, with those that are excelling in business either writing their own or creating articles listing their favourite books that everyone should be reading if they want to get ahead. No one is immune to this type of book. If you haven’t picked up…
Where the Crawdads Sing was a Reese Witherspoon top pick for her book club, Hello Sunshine, back in September 2018 and is still, at the time of writing this review, at the top of the New York Times Hardcover Fiction Best Sellers List so I almost have to question why it…
It is not very often that I distinguish a book as being ideal for a particular gender, but The Thing Is by Andrew Carter is definitely, in my opinion, written with a male perspective in mind. That’s not to say that it was not an enjoyable read but, as a female,…
Have you ever tried to learn a foreign language? I don’t mean learning a few words here and there perhaps for an upcoming trip, although that is always appreciated by locals, I mean learning to fluently speak a language. We have tried and are still trying in fact, and I…
For all you travel junkies out there that love nothing better than to jet off on your next adventure, we feel you. If you love to travel but don’t know how you can make money in the process, fear not! There are loads of ways to earn cash whilst experiencing…
We have all seen those programmes where people miss flights due to, what I can only call stupidity and incompetence. As a family, we have sat around the TV laughing and commenting at those people that manage to arrive at an airport without their passports or after the flight has…
Holidays are meant to be a time where you can relax, unwind and enjoy yourself but what happens when it all goes wrong. No one wants to believe that they will be taken ill on holiday, after all chances are you have saved all year for this break from the…
