Russia seems to be in the news pretty much every day as of late. It’s a country that gets a lot of negative press, but if you speak to any Russian, they’ll tell you it’s a magnificent country. It’s a massive place - regarding actual land mass - and is home to a lot of iconic cities. There also happens to be a football world cup there this year, so tourism is expected to boom. If you’re interested in going somewhere that you may have never been before, then Russia is a great little trip to go on. To help anyone that may be planning to go there, here are my top places to visit and ... read more

Western Australia – the land of extreme adventure and fantastic city life. WA occupies a third of the continent’s total area. It’s also the largest of the Australian states that have less than 10 percent of Australia’s total population. Here you’ll find endless stretches of white-sand beaches, rugged gorges, weird rock formations, natural assets and indomitable city life. If it’s your first time here, you’ll want destinations that will fulfil your expectations – and while there are many to speak of, we’ll just highlight a couple for your quick perusal. There’s no city in Australia ... read more

As summer draws near, many families start thinking about how they’d like to spend it. The warm weather gets mom, dad, and the kids itching to go outside and soak up the sun. This summer, consider breaking away from the beach or backyard and take a family vacation! Family trips are essential for strengthening bonds and creating memories, not to mention having a ton of fun. Whether you go for a week or weekend, there are a few tips you’ll want to keep in mind as you plan your vacation. We’ve laid them out below to help you make the most out of your meaningful time with each other. Choose ... read more

Pexels Maintaining a family can be a difficult process. Not only must you worry about a vast array of daily responsibilities, but ensuring the health and ability of your children can be a difficult one among the bunch. That being said, when viewed as a laundry list of responsibilities, your family can often seem like a drag. However, if this last statement made you cringe a little inside, you are of the right mindset. Having and being part of a family is truly a blessed situation, and no matter the daily difficulty, strange little idiosyncrasies or even temporary internal arguments you deal ... read more

When I was a child horse racing was one of those things that I seem to recall always being on the telly, but yet I don't recall watching it. The same goes for wrestling. I was watching Back in Time for Tea the other day and they were showing clips of the old World of Sport featuring people like Big Daddy. I instantly recognised him and knew who he was, but knew nothing about wrestling as a whole and no recollection of watching the programme. The same goes for horse racing. I knew who John McCririck was, but don't think I ever watched racing. The first time I ever felt a desire to go to ... read more

Going travelling for the first time is an experience you’ll be both giddily excited and wracked with nerves for. How will you get to your hostel? Find cheap places to eat? What about the language barrier? These things will be at the forefront of your mind as your flight lands in the whole new world you’ll call home for the next few weeks or months. Luckily, there’s an app to quell all your worries. Here’s our top picks of the best apps you need to download before you leave the country, so your adventure goes without a hitch. 1. Uber Always get to where you need to be by hailing an ... read more