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Flights - Staying Dry in Thailand
For a taste of Asian culture, many western tourists and backpackers choose to visit Thailand during their trips, in order to enjoy the Buddhist temples, spicy foodstuffs and crystal clear coastal waters. With a range of beautiful reefs and picturesque islands, wildlife holidays through dense jungles and national parks and health spas that offer the chance of some much needed relaxation, there’s something for everyone. Read
By: David Collins | 10/03/2008 | Flights
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Car Insurance - Insuring Young Drivers
It is well known that young drivers are perceived to be high risk when it comes to accidents. Because of the stigma surrounding certain age groups, finding affordable car insurance can be a nightmare experience for those who’ve only just passed their tests. Read
By: David Collins | 04/03/2008 | Insurance
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Car Insurance - Buying Guide
So you’re looking at buying a new car, you’ve got the money together – be it through a financial plan or just cash in hand - and are looking to finalize the deal and get driving. But before rushing in to buy the vehicle of your dreams, stop for a moment and think about the effect on your car insurance. Read
By: David Collins | 28/02/2008 | Insurance
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Car Insurance - Car Collectors
When we think of car collectors nowadays we get the image of older gentlemen keeping many classic cars in their back gardens. For some, the money spent on restoring old models and driving them to shows and galas can be a very rewarding (if costly) hobby. For all enthusiasts, the problems of finding cheap car insurance for their vehicles remains one of the difficulties of classic car ownership. Read
By: David Collins | 27/02/2008 | Insurance
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Mobile Phones - Mobile Security
The technology of mobile phones has become steadily more advanced, allowing us to utilise them in a widening variety of ways – including GPS navigation and the ability to surf the internet while on the move. But with the growing popularity of ‘smart phones’ for the purposes of internet connection and watching video clips, so the security risks usually associated with internet users are becoming more apparent. Read
By: David Collins | 26/02/2008 | Cell Phones
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Car Insurance - Taking Care Before Driving Abroad
There have been an increasing number of us now choosing to take our cars when visiting mainland Europe on self-drive holidays. Over 3 million Britons a year choose to travel to mainland Europe by car. But whilst it might be more comfortable to drive a familiar vehicle, rather than shelling out for car hire, sorting out the car insurance for such a trip can be a long and costly process. Read
By: David Collins | 26/02/2008 | Insurance
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Car Hire - Driving in Southern Africa
With a wide range of national parks and open plains, the southern plateaus of Africa attract thousands of tourists eager to catch glimpses of rare and dangerous creatures on safari tours. But there are also a variety of different routes for those looking to head off the beaten path and explore more of the continents’ picturesque and unpredictable landscape. Read
By: David Collins | 22/02/2008 | Exotic Locations
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Holidays - Hong Kong
With it’s bright neon lights, rich history and wide mix of cultures, Hong Kong remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia. And with more airlines now offering packages for cheap holidays in the island nation, Hong Kong remains one of the most colourful and exciting cities in Asia. Read
By: David Collins | 19/02/2008 | Travel
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Mobile Phones - Mobile Advertising: Intrusive or Informative?
Imagine if your phone went off during a shopping trip, upon opening the text message you are greeted by an advertisment for the shop you just walked past. It sounds like an intrusive and rather silly service, but it could soon be the next stage of advertising focusing on mobile users. Such methods and measures were recently delivered in a keynote speech at the annual Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Read
By: David Collins | 18/02/2008 | Cell Phones
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Broadband - Going Underground: Broadband Through Sewers
You know what it’s like, another day, another commute to work, another set of roadworks somewhere along the way. Chances are they’re probably working on the telecoms cables beneath the surface. However, the idea of running a fibre-optic network beneath the surface could soon come into practice. Read
By: David Collins | 15/02/2008 | Internet