British embassies were asked if they could silence a cockerel and order an unfit husband to shape up, among other “bizarre” requests for help in the last 12 months, the Foreign Office said Thursday.
March 19, 2013
Baghdad ‘war correspondent hotel’ gets makeover
Famous the world over for housing masses of foreign journalists during the US-led invasion of Iraq, the Palestine Hotel has since undergone a makeover and looks brand new. Now all it needs is customers.
July 20, 2012
Renting holiday apartments in the UK
When staying in the United Kingdom, there are many places which can be visited. Although a hotel is one such option, other accommodation types can be chosen, such as a holiday apartment. Here are a few ideas which could be considered when deciding on where to spend a couple of days or even a few [...]
July 15, 2012
Couch Surfing in the UK
The popularity of couch surfing in the UK has exploded in recent years, the attraction of this phenomenon lies in its ability to build expansive cross cultural networks and unforgettable friendships, whilst respecting the bank balance. The on line social network Couch Surfing is based in San Francisco, the team originally set up the site [...]
July 10, 2012
Cheap but Fun Weekend Getaways in the UK
The current recession might be causing people to cut down on their exotic holidays abroad, but there are still plenty of things to do for a fun weekend getaway in the UK that does not break the bank. If you are adventurous and enjoy being out in the countryside or if you prefer to spend [...]
July 9, 2012
Things to Check for When Booking a Hotel Room
The long-awaited trip is drawing near and you have packed your bags and prepared your itinerary. But have you checked up on the hotel you will be staying in? Hotels are expensive and you wouldn’t want to pay through your nose for something you did not want in the first place so it is important [...]
July 9, 2012
Making Your Student Accommodation Feel Like Home
When moving into student accommodation, there’s a tendency for it to feel somewhat clinical and impersonal, but there are several easy and inexpensive ways to make it feel a little more comfortable and homely. Whether you’re in a shared house, a halls of residence, or even a bedsit; there’s no need to feel that your [...]
July 3, 2012
Interior Design Ideas for Tight Budgets
Just because you don’t have a lot of money, it doesn’t mean that you can’t change the interior look of your living space. Whether it is just one room or a whole house, you just need to approach the problem with the right frame of mind.
May 16, 2013