Well, it’s been a roller coaster ride full of important moments. And while he’s had his detractors, the facts seem to speak for themselves: 38 trophies in 26 years, including 13 league titles, 2 Champions Leagues and 5 FA Cups. As the tributes come pouring in for the most successful manager in English football, and [...]
While many people may dream of relaxing vacations in the sun, trying something a little different can be refreshing, novel and unique. These amazing, ephemeral ice hotels make the idea of being “snowed in” a delightfully alluring and luxurious prospect. Mood lighting, delicate ice sculptures, snow-carvings and drinks served in ice goblets are all part [...]
There is a plethora of unique and varied styles of dance across the world. Most countries have a type of traditional dancing. It seems we really love to dance. So in honour of side stepping, shuffles and arabesques here are the top ten dance styles from across the continents. Belly Dancing There are many theories about the origins [...]
I'm not someone that really has a love of extreme sports; my adventures stretch only to skiing and that's usually painful and embarrassing enough! Watching other people fall is a bit of a guilty pleasure, you shouldn't laugh but you can't actually help it. So here is a compilation of the best or worst BMX falls, now some of these look ever so spine shatteringly [...]
I've picked a selection of the cutest and funniest animals from all over the world; from fat gliders to surprised monkeys these pictures will get you giggling this morning! SUGAR GLIDER This fat little so and so seems to like a squeeze; but the poor critter's neck fat does appear to be swallowing his pink face! Believe [...]
Working life in London is stressful, and that’s putting it mildly. The dark, dawn breaking starts followed by arduous tube or bus journeys, are exasperating. To be honest those squashed, tiring tube rides, where red-eyed workers clutch cans of red bull and only the jerks of the train keep you awake, make me rather murderous [...]
On this day in 1770 the first shipment of rhubarb was sent to the USA from London. Our sumptuous and infamous rhubarb along with (eventually) the apple pie was making its way west to the almighty America. I began to think of iconic food; and how certain fare has become a symbol for its country. [...]
When people tell me that they skip breakfast I think they are insane, for me it is the best meal of the day. Apart from all the evidence that breakfast speeds up your metabolism and is good for you etc. it is the only way to begin the morning so you’re bushy-tailed for the whole [...]
Forget Jaws: beaches all over the planet are being invaded by an alarming number of weird human figures, usually described as ‘art’. This petrifying plethora have popped up in some of the world’s prettiest coastal spots. Just when you thought jellyfish and Speedos were all you had to be scared of at the seaside. You [...]
January is the ideal time to strap on a pair or skis, or, if you prefer, a snowboard and hit the snow-dusted slopes. However, as we all know well, snowboarding (and of course skiing) comes with its dangers, such as making yourself look like a buffoon [...]
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