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Windows 8 update problem on HP laptop
My daughter bought a new Windows 8 HP laptop last weekend from Currys and I was looking forward to seeing the new operating system in action. The desktop looks totally different to any other Windows software and it will take a lot of getting used to and involve a lot of learning on how to find things that…
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Malaysian beef and aubergine curry for the slow cooker
My slow cooked beef curry recipe is the most popular recipe on my blog so I decided it ‘s time to add another fabulous and easy curry recipe. This was introduced to me by my daughter and I have to say that I enjoyed this Malaysian curry more than the beef curry I normally make! …
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Visit the oldest city in the western hemisphere – Cusco.
Cusco is situated in a jaw-dropping valley, surrounded by six mountains more than 6,000 metres high. It is comfortably the oldest city in the western hemisphere and the cradle of the Inca civilization. One of the greatest archaeological finds of the twentieth century, the Inca citadel Machu Picchu, lies 80 kilometres south of the city.…
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Direct flights to Phuket, Thailand
TUI Travel has announced that it is to start direct flights to Phuket in Thailand from November 2013. The tour operator will be using its new 787 Dreamliner. Customers will be able to make bookings from 15 November 2012. Flights will be direct from Gatwick but it’s not clear whether the flights will be non-stop.…
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Skyfall Movie Review
I’m pretty sure that I have seen every James Bond movie and that includes the lastest Bond movie Skyfall that I saw yesterday. There has been a lot of hype about this movie and it has had a good reception from critics. Overall, I thought that it was a great movie but it has its…
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The Shard visitor experience to be latest London attraction.
The Shard viewing platform is due to open on 1 February 2013 and will become one of London’s “must see” attractions. The Shard is the highest building in the EU and will be twice as high as any other London vantage point. The viewing levels will be between levels 68 and 72 and it is…
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What happened to being polite?
Being polite doesn’t take much effort but I think it may be part of our behaviour that’s slowly dying. Politeness is just a way of being “nice”. Many people might say that being “nice” is a weakness and the word itself is a bit wishy-washy but I don’t think there is anything wrong with the word.…
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Stockholm – city of contrasts
With over 50 top-class museums, stunning public parks, historic buildings, and unique districts seemingly around every corner, Stockholm’s reputation as one of Europe’s favourite tourist destinations is richly deserved. One of Europe’s most beautiful capital cities, Sweden’s capital sits on a network of fourteen tiny islands between Mälaren and the Baltic Sea. Home to around…
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Canadian Houseboat Holiday on Shuswap Lake, BC, Canada
Our guest blogger is Connie Motz, a freelance travel writer, living in British Columbia, Canada. When the crimson and gold leaves are falling in southern British Columbia, it can only mean one thing – ski season is just around the corner! But there’s still plenty of time for some great fall hiking, cycling or whatever…
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Baked American Cheescake Recipe – Just amazing !
I have been a lover of cheesecake for as long as I can remember. Cheesecake, of course, comes in various styles but my favourite is the baked variety. I have eaten baked American cheesecake in New York, Las Vegas, Florida and Chicago but this recipe makes better cheesecake ! I have been using this recipe for many…
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New ATOL certificate regulations effective 1 October 2012.
From 1st October 2012, anyone who books an ATOL protected holiday or flight only must be supplied with an ATOL certificate. The ATOL certificate is a standard document issued by anyone selling an ATOL protected holiday or ATOL protected Flight Only, which makes it clear how the trip is protected and by whom. As all…
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Yorkshire – When are you coming ?
I have lived in Yorkshire all my life and I think that it is one of the best places to live. The people are friendly, the scenery is amazing and it’s a mix of contemporary modern cities like Leeds and Sheffield and historic buildings like Castle Howard and Fountains Abbey. I wouldn’t be surprised if the…