Wednesday 23 November 2011

Skiing In Scotland

The mountains in Scotland cannot be described as massive by world standards, but they should not be underestimated when it comes to mountain sports. Although the Scottish climate is a maritime one, dominated by the weather from the Atlantic Ocean, there is still some great skiing to be had at certain times of the year.

Wednesday 16 November 2011

Child Friendly Sardinia


I have never come across a travel destination that is as child friendly as Sardinia, and trust me, I have been looking for quite some time now. I do not really have the option of leaving my children home when I travel for business, as I am relatively new to our neighbourhood and have not established that type of network yet. Regardless, typically there is an abundance of stress that is associated with travelling with my 2 daughters: how to keep them entertained while I am in conferences, making sure that they are well fed, and keeping a close eye on them when we are partaking in various activities throughout the city.

Wednesday 2 November 2011

Health Benefits of Saunas and Steam Rooms

It’s no big secret that saunas, steam rooms and other spa facilities have been used throughout history as a means of keeping people both happy and healthy. Whether it’s the relaxing properties of being shut away from the big, wide world in a shed full of steam, or the direct medical health benefits that sweating and steam gives your skin and lungs, you can’t argue that saunas and steam rooms are good for your mind and body. Here are a few benefits to think about next time you’re whiling away your time in a sauna or steam room: 

Cleansing 

Sweating allows your body to purge the skin of bacteria, dead skin and other foreign bodies. As advanced as our bodies our, keeping our pores open and unclogged is still nigh on impossible without regular care.