Getting the right footwear for a walking holiday is so important but it’s not only your shoes, it’s the socks inside that can make a difference. Cushioning is obviously important when it comes to walking socks but that doesn’t mean you want them so thick that your feet get too hot. That’s where Bridgedale Ultra [...]
I've used Olay products for as long as I can remember, gradually moving through the different types in line with my age, so was keen to try the Regenerist range. The sample I’ve received is the Regenerist 3 Point Day Cream. It’s a moisturiser with SPF30 which, for me, was the biggest plus factor. As [...]
I love it when something a little different enters the highly competitive consumer market. That’s why I was intrigued when I heard about Urban Outfitters’ £8 Selfie Frame. This trendy plastic picture frame is in the shape of a smartphone and has been designed with selfie-lovers in mind; but, to be honest, it would appeal [...]
This 268-page guide to the Adriatic East Coast is published by EuroNatur. Based in Germany, this proactive organisation was established to protect the European nature heritage. One of its main aims is safeguarding migrating birds’ breeding grounds and winter resting places across Europe. EuroNatur also publish travel guides, such as this one. Its subtitle is, [...]
My 13-year-old daughter, Hollie, jumped for joy when I asked her to try out a Mi-Pac bag on our next visit to the Lake District. You see, the company’s stylish backpacks are more than simply practical and durable bags: now they’re regarded as fashion items, their ownership craved by kids and some adults alike. The [...]
I didn’t coin that phrase, it’s the manufacturer, CabinZero, who describe their “classic” ultra-light cabin bag as “The Suitcase on Your Back”. Measuring 55 x 40 x 20cms with a ten-year warranty (which can be upgraded to 25 years, free of charge), my first thought on opening the package when it arrived at my home [...]
Anyone travelling with kids has probably experienced it: your baby needs a nappy change or you simply want to find something quickly but can’t lay your hands on what you’re after. So frustrating. A little organisation is required and that’s where the PacaPod comes in. This award-winning changing bag, available in various styles, boasts a [...]
