The British age-old tradition of providing gift hampers during Christmas has been continuing till today. The trend of hamper gifts had caught up during the Victorian era. It was during this time that the wealthy provided wicker baskets full of food meant for the staff as well as impoverished families, to take part in and enjoy a Christmas dinner. The tradition of charity hampers still exists today with such organisations like The Salvation...more
Don't you just love receiving a decorative Christmas hamper? There are oodles of options when choosing them as gifts for your friends, relatives, and co-workers at Christmas time. While shopping, I love browsing the aisles that contain these colourful hampers, and will make my choices months in advance of the holiday season, so I won't be disappointed and find them already gone later on.A personal gift favourite of mine, is a colourfully woven...more
Ever since the Wright brothers first got their plane off the ground, fashion-conscious men the world over have been trying to grapple with traveling stylishly. It's a well-known fact of life that very few outfits do survive the average red-eye without ending up looking like something the cat dragged in. But there are certain segments of men's fashion that travel well; from there, it's all a matter of putting them together in a smart way.Jet Set Style PiecesWrinkles and creases are the worst enemies of any dressed up traveler, and it's a common issue with most articles of clothing. Some guys choose to wear a more casual outfit on the plane, one that can bear being crumpled. If you're going straight to a meeting from the tarmac, though, a more strategic way to address the problem is to use pieces that can bear or even look better once they've seen a little wrinkling and scrunching.Knits are a traveler's best friend, and they make the perfect substitutes for cottons and silk on any long commute. Not only can they withstand extended periods of bearing your heft against an airplane seat, but some pieces get added character from being a little worn in. Instead of a vest on a three-piece...more
Train travel brings to mind old movies and the romance of travel. In the days when it was not that important when you arrived at your destination. Now there is the new class of train travel where you can go from London to Paris travelling at 186 mph or 300 km.There is a vast amount of rail lines all through the UK and Europe which are connected,...more
On December 25th millions of people gather together to celebrate the birth of Christ. This day is known as Christmas. Over the years many traditions have become common among Americans; hanging lights, putting up trees, eating baked goods, hanging stockings, leaving out milk and cookies for Santa, writing to Santa and of course, exchanging gifts!...more
Every year, as the holiday season comes around, we get caught up in the buying and giving of holiday gifts. Advertisements are full of the latest and greatest gifts for the season, like the latest electronic gadgets, new phones, game consoles, video games, movies, CDs, and mp3 players. Kids get excited about the latest toys and games featured on flashy commercials. Gift giving can become almost competitive as we strive to outdo each other on the best gifts. However, the best gifts aren't the ones that are the most expensive or exciting, but are most often the gifts that we've spent time on or put thought into making personal. For this holiday season, here are a few gifts you can give that will show that you've taken the time to add a personal touch to your gift.Homemade arts and crafts have been cherished gifts for hundreds of years. Before you could go to the store and purchase just about anything pre-manufactured, people made their own toys and crafts out of wood or other materials to give to their loved ones. To this day, folk arts and crafts of the pre-Industrial age are highly valued by collectors around the world. Gifts made by hand are a special sign of a person's...more
African safari holidays are an absolute blast, no doubt. For anyone who has ever wanted to get up close and personal with some of nature's most incredible animals, African safari holidays are definitely the way to go. With some of the most stunning...more
IF you are thinking about Pensacola Florida beach you have already made a wonderful choice. Located on an island in the Gulf of Mexico side, Pensacola Florida beach is covered with beautiful white sand and a wonderful greenish blue ocean. When you...more
Popular holiday island Cyprus is known for her beautiful beaches and turquoise waters. Each year thousands of holidaymakers from chillier climates descend on the island to sunbathe, swim and just generally relax. Cyprus beaches are so inviting that...more
As of this writing the number one free app in the iTunes store was the game iDragPaper, inviting you to swipe at your iPhone touchscreen to see how fast you can unroll a virtual roll of toilet paper. Never mind that I can watch my...more
The reason behind this article on how to choose a cigar is to give you a lot of the information you will need if you are starting to experiment with cigar smoking or just starting out. Obviously before you can actually smoke a cigar you will have to...more
It's that time of year again...Halloween. It's also time for Halloween costumes, something that might make you feel uncomfortable if you're plus-sized. You might feel that by getting plus-size Halloween costumes you'll look too big. But in...more