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Lisbon Twitter trip
Ditch the guidebooks and explore this Portuguese city with the help of your fellow tweeps Mission: Weekend in Lisbon with no guidebook, research or planning Resources: Mobile phone, phone apps, blagging skills, caffeine See the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTPRYIgTUWU FRIDAY 5PM Jill (@uktraveleditor) At Luton Airport. I’ve just found out I’m headed to Lisbon for my […]
Tried and tested: in-flight pillows
Rest easy on your next long-haul jaunt with the most comfortable sleeping companion Not only are airline pillows pretty useless, but now you will have to pay for them on some flights. Get some decent sleep on your next flight by with these snoozy beauties. Releaf Neck Rest $19.99 ($41.91 to UK with p&p) 9/10 […]
Spring eco-news
Solar panels, electric cars, long holidays and home shows Electric cars come of age Petrol prices are currently at a record high, and they’re not expected to come down significantly any time soon, according to Which?. For most cars, this means a journey costs around 14p per mile. An electric vehicle costs around 2p a […]
Spa retreats join the www
After years lagging behind, spas have finally joined the internet age By their very nature, retreats are places to get away from it all – work, stress, technology. Many resorts don’t have TVs in guestrooms and ask for mobile phones to be switched off or left at home. Whether you’re there to get fit, detox […]
Review: Moto 360 Sport Android smartwatch
The Motorola Moto 360 Sport blends AndroidWear smartwatch technology with a fitness tracker. PHONE COMPATIBILITY Although designed for Android phones, such as the Huawei Nexus 6P (which is what I tested it with), the Moto 360 Sport does have some functionality with iPhones, too. It will give you alerts for text messages, Whatsapp, etc, but […]
Review: Bose QuietComfort 15 noise-cancelling headphones
I compared the premium Bose QuietComfort 15 noise-cancelling headphones with the more affordable Philips SHB8850NC noise-cancelling headphones and the ordinary Apple iPhone 7 Earpods. FIT: 4/5 The Bose QuietComfort 15 noise-cancelling headphones (pictured right) sit around the ear in an oval cup with padded edges. This makes them supremely comfortable for a long flight. Unlike […]
Review: Philips SHB8850NC wireless, bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones
I compared the affordable Philips SHB8850NC noise-cancelling headphones with the premium Bose QuietComfort 15 noise-cancelling headphones and the ordinary Apple iPhone 7 Earpods. FIT: 2/5 The Philips SHB8850 noise-cancelling headphones (pictured left) sit on the ear, rather than around it, which I find uncomfortable after a couple of hours. I prefer models that sit […]