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    Whisky Tasting at East London Liquor

    Bringing spirits production back to London’s East End after more than a century, we are reinstating an industry back to its roots. ~ East London Liquor Company Whisky: revered by some, misunderstood by others. Cradled in the hand of many a movie villain before a roaring fireplace; quaffed with Coke by teenagers; prescribed by grandmotherly types for everything from pain management to digestive aid. What is it that sets ‘water of life’ apart from other spirits and what are the secrets to appreciating it? One of our most engrossing gift experiences, Whisky Lover’s Tour and Tasting at East London Liquor Company, seemed the right place to start in our pursuit of…

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    10 Reasons to Visit Liverpool

      Perched on the banks of the River Mersey, Liverpool is a city of rich cultural heritage, fantastic energy and with endless ways to stay entertained. Famed for being the home of The Beatles, two Premier League football teams and one of the most distinguishable (if not occasionally confusing to outsiders) accents the UK has to offer, there’s much more to Liverpool than meets the eye. Thinking about visiting the vibrant Northern city? Read on and feel inspired! 1) The music scene is world class A post shared by The Beatles Story (@beatlesstory) on Jan 16, 2018 at 3:25am PST I don’t know if you’ve heard of them, but a half…

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    Doing or Having: Which is More Important to Us?

    A now-famous Eventbrite study confirmed something we had long suspected: that millennials (those born between 1980 and 1996) are favouring real life experiences to material consumerism. ‘Well, of course,” we thought “Doing or having, it’s a no-brainer”. Red Letter Days is the original proponent of eschewing ‘stuff’ and embracing the unfettered joy of doing from Adventure Days to Short Breaks. Even so, the study was a real eye-opener. Experiences versus Consumerism: The Study The habits of 18 – 34 year olds across the UK were examined in order to ascertain several things, including whether ‘doing’ or ‘having’ made them happier and to what extent ‘fear of missing out’ motivated them. The subjects were recruited via…

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    Fun Ways to Get Fit (No Gym Required)

    Let me guess… You over-indulged throughout the Christmas period and vowed come January to transform yourself into a true picture of health? Yet, by the time new year came around, you had remembered that green juices were actually quite revolting and the mere thought of entering a gym sent chills up your spine? Thought so! Well, you’re certainly not alone. Approximately one in five of us set ‘getting fit’ or ‘losing weight’ as a new year’s resolution each year, yet only half stick to it. We think it’s time for this to change! If you’re the kind of person who’d sooner master the science of time travel than keep up a…

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    It’s the year to #LiveaLittle

    Turning our back on 2017 has been the easiest break-up ever 😘 We’re happily waving goodbye to some of the most ridiculous trends known to man (avo-lattes and fidget spinners, need I say more? 🙄) and drawing a line under what we can only describe as some disagreeable world events. However, despite last year’s turmoil, we’re resolved to make 2018 better. Unlike our ex, it promises to be HOT… and that isn’t a global warming joke. A post shared by Sarah Andersen (@sarahandersencomics) on Dec 30, 2017 at 7:34am PST This year, forget the boring old resolutions. Sure, you could sack-off sugar or abstain from alcohol (even though they are the only…