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Try Self-Catering Accommodation

February 21, 2012 By Jacob Patel

When you are planning your next short break, why not consider self-catering apartments and hotels? Preparing your own food is a great way to cut down the cost when you go on holiday, and there are plenty of quick meals you can prepare that will taste just as delicious as if they had been cooked in a restaurant, and will cost half the price!

For your next short break, consider self-catering accommodation and plan in advance some of the meals you can make quickly and easily. If you are stuck for recipe inspiration, you will find plenty online at SuperSavvyMe.co.uk, including healthy options and meals that all the family will enjoy.

Some dishes that take very little money and effort to prepare, but are tasty and nutritious, include pasta bakes, casseroles, soups, curries, and spaghetti and rice dishes. Experiment and bring some variety to your diet next time you go away.

Cooking can be a fun, relaxing and sociable activity, bringing the family or couples together, so it’s ideal for holidays, when you have more time than usual.

It is a good idea to prepare food which you can enjoy on the go, especially if your holiday is going to involve getting out and about and exploring. You can prepare delicious salads, sandwiches and a whole host of other tasty dishes to enjoy when you’re out and about on your next holiday. It will save you a small fortune in money otherwise spent on food in cafes, pubs and restaurants.

Instead of expensive and potentially unhealthy takeaways, you can also whip up your own tasty pizzas, curries, stir fries and other favourite cuisines with very little effort and at much less cost to yourself. You will also benefit from knowing exactly what is going into your food, which is especially great if you’re cooking for the whole family on holiday.

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The best of everything

January 24, 2012 By Jacob Patel

If you’re going traveling and you’re planning to do traveling in a “real” way – spending a lot of time under canvas, a lot of time walking through different environments and climatic extremes, then the best advice I can give you is not to skimp on your essentials.

If you’ve ever been walking over a long distance in footwear you thought was “probably going to be fine” you may know what I‘m talking about. The same goes for cycling – and carrying stuff on your back. That little niggle on your rucksack strap, or that slightly aggravating gear clicking noise on your bike, can become all-consuming obsessions in moments of extremis.

There are two easy ways around this. One is to buy quality – the other is practice. So if you’re planning a major trip that you know will be taxing, then treat yourself to the best stuff you can afford; this means recognisable quality brands like Merrell boots, North Face jackets, Vango sleeping bags and Giant bikes, for example; whatever your preference is, just make sure you buy real quality and that you get expert advice in the buying process.

Staying warm and dry and having sufficient fuel on board (calories and hydration) are the absolute essentials. Perhaps the next most important thing is footwear. Again, stay warm and dry and as comfortable as possible about your feet. If you can get these basics in place during difficult conditions – pretty much anything else is a bonus.

Then rehearse as much and as realistically as you possibly can. Wearing things in and getting to really know your equipment inside out will pay real dividends in moments of extreme duress and under climatic extremes – when you’re at your most fatigued.

And it’s at that very moment of exhaustion that you’ll truly be glad you went for the best stuff you could afford.

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Prepare for the weather when heading to London this autumn

September 20, 2011 By Jacob Patel

London is a fantastic place to take a city break at any time of the year. Most of the attractions you’ll want to visit aren’t dependent on the weather, so you’re bound to find plenty to do to keep you entertained whether you go with your children or on a girlie weekend.

If you’re heading for a break in the city, there are a few different things you’ll need to do. First of all, you have to choose your accommodation and secondly, you should choose the right clothing to make the trip as enjoyable as possible.

When it comes to accommodation, if you’re heading to London for a short break with the lads, self-catered may be the way to go. You’ll be able to get ready in style and comfort for a night on the town and even have a few drinks in your apartment before you go.

You’re bound to want to wind down in the evening before you go out again, especially if you’ve braved the autumnal weather to wander around the city during the day.

It makes sense to have mens waterproof jackets to hand, since the weather’s extremely unpredictable in the UK at this time of year. Waterproof trousers might also be sensible on some days, but only if the rain’s really heavy.

One of the best ways to explore London is by walking, even if the weather’s bad. If you’ve only got a couple of days in the city, you could go down by the River Thames and walk along Embankment to see some of the best sights and views in London – from the Eye to the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben.

Another option, if you’re feeling more cultural, is to head to South Kensington to take in some of the museums. There are plenty of different ones all located in one district, including the V&A and the Natural History Museum, so there are numerous options on offer to you there.

Wherever you decide to go, make sure you’re prepared for the occasional downpour – it is Britain in autumn, after all!

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Cheapest West End Hotels

January 20, 2011 By admin
The West End

The West End

The world famous London Palladium, starry Leicester Square film premieres, and the pre-eminent collection of the National Gallery can all be found in London’s West End, an area that takes in Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, Oxford Street and Regent Street. Whilst a trip to the theatre, whether to the lavish Theatre Royal Drury Lane or the award-winning Donmar Warehouse, is an essential part of any tourist’s itinerary, the West End is sometimes passed over as an area to stay by visitors who think that accommodation might be too expensive. [Read more...]

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Budget Accommodation for Backpackers

January 17, 2011 By admin
piccadilly backpackers hostel

piccadilly backpackers hostel

Enjoying the freedom and flexibility of backpacking can be daunting in such a large city as London. Nightmare stories abound, but among the huge range of backpacking options available, simple yet clean accommodation on a budget can be found if you know where to look. Youth hostels stand out as a reliable and cheap option, particularly the 5 run by the Youth Hostel Association. This charity has a good reputation in the UK, and each hostel has its own character, and is suitable for different needs. Whilst the Thameside hostel offers access to the Tower of London, Tower Bridge and the London Dungeon, the Holland Park hostel is near the South Kensington museums and Kensington Palace. [Read more...]

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