It is always nice to pursue your hobbies and interests while on your travels. That is probably why activity holidays are so popular. Whether you like hiking, history or music you can weave those activities into your holiday itinerary. You certainly can if you visit Rome and are a music lover. The city has something to offer, almost regardless of what style of music you like. A night of opera Rome Opera Tickets are surprisingly easy to get hold of and they are not expensive. There are several opera venues in the city. Most are indoors, but during the warmer months, you can enjoy an ... read more

Photo: Snapwire / CC0 It’s super easy to enjoy all the fun of Vegas without spending a fortune If the glittering lights and sparkling glamour of Las Vegas have your heartstrings all a-flutter, perhaps it’s time to book that flight and tick Sin City off your bucket list! After all, where else can you soak up the neon sights and party like a rock star in some of the world’s most famous locations? But as appealing as it may be, many people are put off by the idea that it costs too much to visit Vegas. These people couldn’t be more wrong. Las Vegas is filled with opportunities ... read more

New Year. A time when many of us are looking at out bank accounts and wondering just how to pay off the excesses of Christmas. Online forums are full of people asking for advise on how to pay off credit card bills, or how to reduce their monthly outgoings. As I've written many times on here, there are loads of ways of saving money on a regular basis by cutting your outgoings, but there are some expenses that I don't believe you should ever cut back on. I rely on my car. It means that I can collect my children from their Dad's, take them to school and also do practical things like go to ... read more

With the festive season already a distant memory, many of us are looking forward to planning and booking our first holiday of 2019! Whether you’re hoping to head off in the next half term or you’re saving until the summer holidays, there’s going to be lots to plan, sort and arrange before you set foot in sunnier climes. So, with that in mind, we’ve come up with 6 of the most important things you need to do before you go on holiday – just in case you’ve forgotten! Read on for a few ideas. Get your travel insurance sorted.  Whether you need a straight forward policy for yourself or ... read more

As a busy mum I rely on my car. It's more than it just getting me from A to B. It's a safe way to travel with my children and without it I simply wouldn't be able to have them come and stay with me. Where we live is just too far away from their Dad's and their school to get there via any other route. Trust me I've looked. It'd be over an hour on a couple of buses and a train to do the journey any other way. When you compare that to 20-odd minutes in the car it's a bit of a no-brainer really. The thing is thought that cars can - and unfortunately do - go wrong. There are some problems ... read more

Image Credit As summer draws to a close, and the kids go back to school, we welcome in the next season with its magical hues of warm reds, oranges and browns whilst bracing ourselves for the dark mornings and frost under our feet on the way to work. That said, autumn is a fantastic time to take a trip - shortly, we’ll have half-term, just before Halloween and this can be a fantastic time to visit the UK.  Autumn will be in full swing, and getting out in nature can be a very uplifting and calming experience. Whilst camping may be out of the question, given the drop in temperature, ... read more

Love that new car smell? Who doesn’t? Having and driving a new car can be a wonderful experience, but is it for you? There are many things to consider, and sometimes a used car is the way to go. It often depends upon your income, lifestyle, and a host of other factors. Wondering what to do in your situation? Read on for the pros and cons of buying a new car. Pros of Buying a New Car Warranties This is probably one of the biggest benefits to owning a new car, as the dealer will often even offer an extended warranty beyond the expiration date set by the manufacturer. Although most ... read more

If you’re thinking about going on holiday, then we know you’re going to be thinking of jumping on a plane, and going to one of the jet set sunny destinations that people love to go to. But if you’ve been on a holiday before, you know that it’s going to cost you an absolute fortune just to go away for a week. So, why don’t you think about staying in the UK for your next holiday. It can be just as much fun, and with weather like we’re having now, it can feel just like you’ve stepped off a plane in sunny Spain. It’s going to be so much cheaper for you, and there’s a wide range of destinations ... read more