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    The Ultimate Big Cat Fact File [Infographic]

    Wild for big cats? Well, this one’s for you! To mark #InternationalTigerDay appropriately, we put together a fact file full of fascinating nuggets of information about the magnificent felines. As some of the most regal animals to walk the earth, there’s something quite spellbinding about the powerful beasts. They have the strength to take down their prey in a flash, their survival instincts are second to none and of course, they’re absolutely breathtaking to look at. Sadly the wild population of a number of these species is ever dwindling, as the threat of extinction remains an urgent problem. The biggest perils come as a result of the human population – loss of habitat…

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    A Gin & Jazz Cruise

    Vive la gin revolution. No longer mother’s ruin but connoisseur’s tipple, the spirit is enjoying the unbridled adoration of the nation. And where better to enjoy this juniper-enthused pick-me-up than on an open air boat, sailing down the river under blue skies? Thanks to our experience Mermaids Gin and Jazz Cruise we were able to do just that. And so can you. And so you should. Along with bloggers-slash-gin aficionados Sophie, Tanya, Liza, Sara-Jayne and Ami, we embarked on our gin cruise one sunny afternoon down the River Hamble in Southampton. It was just the tonic. Blue Box Sailing, who run the sailing event, threw in an extra treat for us:…

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    Get Wet and Wild with White Water Rafting!

    As we kiss goodbye to July and step into August, it’s the perfect time to get outdoors. Not only are the days warmer and brighter, teens and children are bound to have a load of pent up energy (a scary ‘why did I ever become a parent’ amount of energy) over the summer holidays that needs working off. Cue our new favourite activity – white water rafting! If you’re not familiar with the sport, you’re in the right place! We’ve put together an essential river rafting guide – you’ll be desperate to give it a go after this read! A post shared by Rafting Magazine ® (@raftinggram) on Jul 24,…

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    How To Survive a Music Festival

    It’s summer, Glastonbury is over until 2019 but there are plenty of festivals still to come. We gave you a rundown of our five favourite summer music festivals – and now we’re going to tell you how to get through a festival in one piece! If you don’t know your pitching zones from your Portaloos, or you’re unsure about personal space etiquette, this music festival survival guide is essential reading.

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    Britain’s Best Picnic Spots

    Scotch eggs and tartan blankets at the ready – it’s picnic season! If us Brits know how to do one thing well, it is most certainly picnics. After all, what is summer for if not an al-fresco lunch? From lush countryside and parkland to delicious traditional grub, we’ve got everything you could possibly need. Though our summers are often quite short-lived, rare sunny days see thousands of us flock to the closest park, beach or pub garden to catch some glorious rays before it’s too late. It’s this urgency to make the most of the fine weather that has probably helped us master the art of picnicking over the years. There are…

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    Our Third Blogger Event – Paradise Wildlife Park

    It seems like no time at all since our last dare-devil bloggers’ event at IFly Indoor Skydiving (time flies by when you’re having fun!) and we knew we’d have to pull out all the stops to make this time round just as memorable. With the arrival of warmer days (apparently, but we’ll get onto that later), we thought it’d be a good idea to move the party outside – and what could be more summery than a trip to the zoo! We gathered together a fabulous group of animal-loving bloggers for a trip to Paradise Wildlife Park (Europe’s leading zoo for animal experiences) to enjoy a big cat tour and afternoon…