With its island setting, Mauritius has historically been the perfect stop for sailors – indeed it is believed to have been first discovered by Portuguese sailors as far back as 1507, however, it was Dutch sailors in 1598 who really took a shine to this ...

Everybody loves reminiscing about childhood loves - whether it's favourite cartoons, music groups or books. The feel-good sensation brought on by nostalgia is beaten by no other - which is why so many nostalgia-based, retro products are available today, f...

Visiting Helsinki and not experiencing the joys of a communal sauna is akin to travelling to Texas and not attending a rodeo. It is just not done, especially by those who wish to try the quintessential Scandinavian experience; saunas originated in Finland...

Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) is the fourth busiest airport in the USA in terms of passenger numbers; being situated almost 19 miles north-west of downtown Dallas. As you’d expect with such a busy airport, there are plenty of ground transportation options t...

According to creative experts, rejuvenating your home can be as good for the aesthetic quality of your property, as it can be for your mind. Indeed, they purport that by changing things around every so often you can enhance your mood and gain a fresh...

If you're serious about golf then having a comfortable, quality set of clubs to play with is an absolute must. There are choices in the marketplace to suit every budget; irons make up the vast majority of many golfers' bags, but what areas other than pric...

Rivers Cuomo, born in 1970 in New York City, New York, rose to fame in 1994 when his band, Weezer, released their eponymous debut-album, also known as the Blue Album, spouting the hits “Buddy Holly”, “Undone – The Sweater Song” and “Say It Ain...

Whether it is a family holiday or just a passing visit on your travels, Austria is full of unique areas to visit. The popular capital city of Vienna in particular offers plenty of history, culture, and culinary delights that would be sure to provide a lit...

With the amount of retail packaging waste exceeding the 10million tonne mark each year, landfill sites are now overflowing as a result of unnecessary excess and non-biodegradable packaging. The most infamous culprit of late is the excessive packaging u...

It has always been deemed as a fashion-conscious world for females, but the same is also increasingly becoming the case for men. There is now a genuine interest from a male perspective in fashion, and equally there is no shame in admitting this, particula...

Woman racing drivers have always had to battle to overcome discrimination as well as the challenges of the racing circuit to make it in the profession. Throughout the history of motorsport women have come and gone without making a lasting impression; that...

Volunteering is an essential part of modern day society, with both organisations and individuals depending on the voluntary work of others. Indeed, volunteers form the base of most charitable organisations and without them, charities would not be able to ...

Since hosting the Rugby World Cup in 1999, the Millennium Stadium has quickly established itself as a world-class sporting venue and more importantly, has developed an enviable reputation as a rugby experience not to be missed. It is now a firm fan’s fa...

People react in different ways to the reality of reaching their fiftieth birthday. For some it is an event they would rather keep very low key, while for others nothing could be better than arranging a party with all their friends and family present. ...

Johnny Knoxville, born Philip John Clapp on March 11, 1971, first came into the public consciousness at the start of the millennium as ringleader of the ‘Jackass’ television programme. After graduating from high-school in his native Knoxville, Tennes...