If you are looking for an exciting, adventurous holiday that takes in multiple destinations and offers quality food and drink, consider a cruise. Winter is a great time to take a cruise, with exciting itineraries available to sunny destinations like the Caribbean and The Red Sea. And if you have never cruised before, you needn't be worried - there are ships to suit everyone."Many people think cruises have to very grand and formal," says...more
When the sun gets warm and the kids become restless, one of the best ideas to cool off is to throw a pool party. Pool parties are a great way to celebrate all the special events in your life. Celebrate birthdays, holidays or just a beautiful sunny day.A lot of preparation can go into planning and throwing a pool party. But, first things first, find a theme for your party to keep everything consistent. Depending on your audience and party purpose,...more
Most parents cannot wait for their baby to begin walking. The joy of seeing your baby take his first steps can quickly turn to concern if you believe your child is pigeon toed or has another foot problem. Foot doctors, or podiatrists, see many children each year because of parental concerns. Being familiar with common foot problems children face can help you decide if your child needs to see a foot doctor.When a child is pigeon toed, he walks with his toes turned in toward one another. This is a common occurence in toddlers as they begin to stand and walk. The first signs of pigeon toes, or toeing in as it is also called, are often continual tripping and clumsiness. Depending on the cause and severity, this may not require treatment or may be treated with stretching and exercises, casts, braces or surgery. There are three main causes of pigeon toes, metatarsus adductus, internal tibial torsion and excessive femoral anteversion.Metatarsus adductus is an actual curving inward of a child's feet. It is thought to occur due to the positioning of the baby in the uterus before birth. This curving of the feet normally corrects itself as a child grows. Casts or braces on the feet can...more
Malaysia's ‘Pearl of the Orient' Penang is one of the most striking holiday destinations well appreciated for its natural beauty and cultural splendor that is beyond compare. Thousands of tourists from across the world throng this enormously gem of this island city every year to experience the idiosyncratic heritage and magnificent...more
Irrespective of which route you take to Bonnieux, the first thing you will see before you arrive is the village's church tower. Measuring 458 metres in height, the church tower dominates the countryside and can be seen for miles around.A magnificent village which is located in the Luberon region, Bonnieux is situated on a plateau above a...more
Each year, The Economist produces a list of the world's most liveable cities. Using a variety of different data sources and rating each city dependent upon a range of different criteria, Australia's cities generally rank high in the list and 2010 saw four of the country's cities ranked in the top 10. If you're planning on making a move to Australia, whether permanent or temporary, you could do a lot worse than the following four areas, officially regarded as Australia's most liveable cities. Melbourne - ranking third with a rating of 97.5 (half a point behind Vancouver, Canada, which was first and 0.4 points behind second place Vienna, Austria), Melbourne is Australia's most liveable city in 2010 according to The Economist, something that both most residents and visitors would agree with. Located in the state of Victoria, Melbourne is on the south coast of the state and aside from being the city in Victoria with the largest population, it is also the second largest city in terms of population in the whole of Australia. Founded in 1835, Melbourne has been synonymous with the development of Australia and is responsible for various popular items, such as...more
Living in the UK isn't particularly great at the moment. Apart from the high petrol prices, increase in vehicle tax and expensive housing, there's a hung Parliament which saw the pound drop in value immediately and although a coalition has...more
Each and every year, over one hundred thousand people pack up their bags and make a move to Australia. Some are moving to live with family, some to work for an employer and some are going to study. All of them, however, have secondary reasons for...more
Expensive, depressing and tiring are all words that have been used to describe the UK in recent years. The UK economy has taken a massive hit since a hung Parliament was announced on 7 May, the day after the General Election and with a now weaker...more
If you've decided that you want to move to Australia, whether it's for a 3 week holiday or for permanent residence, you need to have an Australian visa in place before you move. Whilst it is - in theory at least - possible to move without a...more
If you're thinking of good ways to add a little something extra to your hairstyle you're sure to have already had a think about hair extensions - but did you know how easy it is to use clip in extensions? Lots of people are put off the idea...more
The Best Time to Book London HotelsLondon has an abundance of hotels travelers can choose from, ranging from the 5 star ones all the way to the economically-friendly ones. Taking the time to find out what time of the year it is best to book London...more