We often hear the phrase ‘support your independents’, but how many of us actually know how or why we should do this? Supporting ‘independents’ basically means dealing with smaller, local traders in any aspect, rather than big corporate companies. This can mean anything from your local fruit and vegetable trader, to locally made clothing and…

Going on a weekend vacation is an amazing way to relax and recharge. A good weekend spent in a new city can be exactly what we need to reset. However, a weekend vacation can also be a double-edged sword. This is because they’re much shorter than regular vacations, and so they need to be planned…