The number of people going self-employed in the creative and business sectors is increasing at a faster rate than ever before. As a journalism student, I was told that nearly everybody in my class will have to work as a freelancer at least once in their career. For a lot of people, it can be …
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When planning your travels, the most important thing to decide is where in the world you want to go. But wouldn’t it be great if you could select the specific room you wanted to stay in? Thomas Cook has now made this an option. Thomas Cook’s ‘Choose Your Room’ campaign is currently available in 50 hotels but is set …
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So you’ve spent a warm evening wandering around the local markets taking in the air filled with lovely smells of local produce set out across the stalls and being cooked by the street corner vendors and local cafes. Rows of charcuterie, breads, cheeses, fish and bright coloured, strangely shaped fruit and vegetables that you’ve never …
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Despite Edinburgh being the second largest city behind Glasgow in Scotland, Edinburgh Airport actually flies more passengers than Glasgow Airport does. With a growth rate of 11% in total passenger numbers between 2015 and 2016 Edinburgh Airport flies over 12 Million passengers every year. With this many passengers flying in and out of Edinburgh every …
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Are you already thinking about booking annual leave for your holiday next year? If not, you definitely should be. Based on the way that the bank holidays fall, you should consider going away in May. This will mean you can take twenty-four days off in a row by only using fourteen days of annual leave. Sounds like the perfect opportunity …
One of the worst things about coming back from a nice trip is jet lag. That sluggish feeling is common after entering a country with a completely different timezone. However, many people claim to have cures which prevent them from feeling dreary. I’ve collated some of the best responses that may help frequent travellers. What …
Having a baby is exciting for all the family. It can become a whirlwind of preparation before your little one is finally due – and rightly so. One of the major changes when having a baby is the fact you become more than just a couple; you become a family. Losing your free couple time can become a …
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And you could add dry cleaning, picture processing, garden plants and any number of other things to that list, all of which are items available in supermarkets these days. The idea of a self-service grocery store was developed by Clarence Saunders who opened his first Piggly Wiggly store in 1916. It wasn’t until the 1920’s …
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EasyJet is introducing a new hand luggage check-in service. This will encourage customers to check-in their hand luggage at the airport baggage desk which will allow the customer to avoid unpacking their bag at security. This is great for those who prefer to travel lightly, as they won’t need to drag cabin luggage around the …
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So, you’ve booked the flights and hotels, got travel insurance sorted now time to go online and purchase your holiday money but how much do you buy? If you have visited before you may have a good idea but if you are going somewhere new you will probably be more cautious and maybe order another £50 …