Smart Tips

When you stay at most hotels and resorts, you can use free hotel WiFi if you know how to access it. Here are some tips for staying connected.

We all love landing a great bargain. Getting a deal on hotel accommodation is no different. Here are five secrets to snag a quality hotel room for a bargain price.

Have you ever noticed how single occupancy rooms tend to cost more than double occupancy rooms? Here are a few reasons why!

Watching your blood pressure doesn't mean you have to pass on rich, classic favourites like devilled eggs. Try this recipe for Heavenly Devilled Eggs that are low in cholesterol but high in flavour.

Contrary to belief, hotels and inns offer different experiences. Here's what you must know before booking a room to make your vacation memorable, not miserable.

Ever wondered what the world's finest hotels are really like? Keep reading to find out what makes the world's top-rated hotels different from the rest.

It’s tough to travel and NOT look you're from elsewhere. If sticking out make you squirm, here are four travel tips for blending in so you won't look like a tourist.

If you're looking for a place to retire or a country where you can live your dream of being an expatriate, three Asian countries top the list as the cheapest and best places for a foreigner to call home.

Squash and pearl onions perfectly compliment this delicious roasted chicken dish. A flavourful spice rub creates a faux skin, sealing in the juices and reducing the fat significantly.

Plant balls are both decorative and help you keep your cooking herbs close by. You can change the contents of this suspended mini-garden every season and add some new flowers for colour. Here's how.

Substituting chicken or turkey for beef in some dishes can help you in working towards a healthier diet. Here are two delicious recipes to try.

Did you know that broccoli and spinach have healing properties? Here is why you should eat more of these green vegetables as part of your diet.

Sometimes an entire meal can be made out of side dishes alone. Here are two recipes for dishes that are sure to please the palette plus one great dessert recipe to finish off.

An essential ingredient of many spicy dishes from all over the world, cumin has been used for centuries. Here are some useful facts about growing it, cooking with it and using it as a herbal medicine.

There are about 500 species of violets, but only the fragrant violet (Viola odorata) is edible and used in perfumery, aromatherapy and medicine. Here's everything you need to know about this bright flower.

Whether you're making a creamy dessert or a delicate jelly, these herb-infused dishes are always recommended for creating extraordinary recipes.

A sleepless night can be enough to ruin your day. Luckily, these three plants may be able to help.

If you're seeking some natural remedies for your pet's ailments, here are six plants that may be effective for common ailments of cats and dogs.

Garlic not only adds a delicious flavour to nearly every dish, but it has some medicinal properties as well.

There are over 400 known species of passionflower. Many are decorative, and several, fixed by tendrils, are climbing. Here's how to grow this beautiful plant in your garden.