Tips for learners driving in adverse weather conditions

With three storms hitting Britain within a few days and more set to follow, the team at Sterling have come up with some timely advice for young, learner and newly qualified drivers on how to stay safe in adverse weather conditions.

Storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin have caused chaos on the roads during the past week and, with more storms expected, the team at Sterling have come up with some tips for driving in adverse weather conditions for learners, young drivers and those who are newly qualified. read more

Tips For Going to a Greek Concert (Bouzouki) in Greece

While visiting Greece, you no doubt want to see all the sites. However, Greece is about more than just visiting beaches, browsing through museums, and spending time at the country’s historical sites. It is a good idea to take in the Greek culture while you’re here.

There’s no better place to do that than to attend a bouzouki concert rich with traditional Greek music! These nights are right in culture and you will have the opportunity to eat delicious Greek food (many of these concerts are held at restaurants and tavernas ), listen to some traditional music, and even participate in traditional Greek dancing. read more

Tips for Choosing the Best Travel Bra that Will Let You Travel in Comfort

You can’t bring too many bras, and you can’t bring a bra that covers every kind of apparel and event. Or can you? Here are some tips on choosing bras that will cover your every need on your trip.

3 Must-Have Bras for Travel

Within 6 months before your travel, don’t forget to check your bra size. That way, you won’t be stuck with an ill-fitting bra for your whole trip. There’s nothing more miserable than an uncomfortable bra on a long trip, and nothing more confusing than looking for a well-fitting bra on the fly. read more

This is How You Protect Yourself From Getting Bumped From a Flight

Do you remember the first vacation you took as a grown-up?

Mine was a girls’ getaway to Oahu. We had soooo much fun!

Back then, flying in an airplane was exciting. Glamorous. And, dare I say, sexy? People actually dressed up to fly! Even in economy.

Fast forward a few decades and flying is more often an experience to be endured rather than one to be enjoyed. read more

Tips for International Students in Germany

Germany welcomes thousands of international students, on a yearly basis, to enrol in one of its world-class universities. This Western European country has grown in popularity among international students quite a lot in the previous years, and this is all due to the many advantages the education system in Germany offers. read more

Timber Rattlesnake

Timber rattlesnakes are large, heavily-bodied pit-vipers and have a large, distinctive rattle on the tail and a black, velvety colored tail. Dorsal scales are heavily keeled and scales under the tail are not divided as in most non-venomous snakes. Because of the distinctive black tail, these snakes are often called “velvet tails.” Background color of the body is gray to ash gray and an orange or orange-red line about 3 – 6 scales wide extends on the top of the body from the back of the head to the tail. Black bands run down the entire body to the tail, and from above, each band appears to form a “v.” Viewed from the side, the bands appear more irregular (zig-zagged) and may or may not connect with a parallel series of lateral black blotches. The underside of the body is cream-colored. The only remotely similar snake is the western pygmy rattlesnake, which is much smaller in size (usually less than two feet in total length), has spots rather than cross bands, and has a very small rattle. Western pygmy rattlesnakes do have an orange to red-orange midline. Close examination on the top of the head will reveal tiny scales on the western pygmy rattlesnake and large scales on timber rattlesnakes. read more

Tips for Cooking on a Boat – Meal Planning Tricks

It’s always thrilling for me to cook and eat at sea, but it does come with its unique challenges. Issues such as limited food storage space and restricted elbow room can make preparing and serving food on a boat an interesting experience, to say the least.

The good news is that with a little bit of planning and common-sense preparation, you can cook and serve food and refreshments on board a boat like a pro. read more

Tips for holiday travel with your pet

As a pet owner, there is a lot to consider when planning a holiday. Should you leave your pet at a boarding facility, arrange a pet sitter, or even bring them along with you?

Whichever option you decide, ensure your pet is up to date with the following:

• vaccinations
• heartworm prevention
• flea and tick prevention
• intestinal worming
• microchip details

Travelling with your pet can be an exciting adventure. Our team share our top tips to consider before you take a trip with your four-legged friend. read more