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Easy car picnic ideas | AA

Easy car picnic ideas | AA

theaa.com — Having a delish car picnic lined up for a road trip is a fab idea - it's something fun everyone can look forward to, and these simple ideas are (relatively) mess-free.

Tips for driving abroad | AA

Tips for driving abroad | AA

theaa.com — If you're driving in Europe for the first time, it's normal to feel a little bit nervous before you set off. Here's what you need to know to feel confident behind the wheel.

Tips for driving with kids | AA

Tips for driving with kids | AA

theaa.com — The first trip back to school after the holidays end can be a mixed bag for parents. You'll miss them being around during the day, but it's also OK to crave your normal routine. Who knew you'd miss the office gossip so much?

The best tough, rugged phones | Vodafone

The best tough, rugged phones | Vodafone

vodafone.co.uk — If you’re after a rugged, hard-working phone which can handle harsh conditions and the occasional drop, we’ve pulled together the top features you should be looking for.

What you should know before working at a startup

What you should know before working at a startup

brighterbox.com — What's it like working at a start-up? It all depends on what you want from a job. Here's a guide to working at a start-up, what to expect - and the red flags to watch out for.

Glossary | Vodafone

Glossary | Vodafone

vodafone.co.uk — Technical terms can be hard to understand, so we’ve written an easy-to-read jargon buster to help you get to grips with their definitions.

Spooks on a plane: The scariest ever aviation stories

Spooks on a plane: The scariest ever aviation stories

oaklandsglobal.co.uk — It's not just the drinks trolley that goes bump in the night. Strap in for a collection of the scariest-ever aviation stories.

10 weird, wonderful and disgusting things about air travel

10 weird, wonderful and disgusting things about air travel

columbusdirect.com — What happens if someone passes away on a flight? Why do planes still have ashtrays? There's still a shroud of mystery surrounding airports, flying, and the crews we come into contact with - here's an insider's guide to airport oddities.

The in-flight films no airline should ever show

The in-flight films no airline should ever show

columbusdirect.com — Don't fly with a load of convicts, avoid falling asleep before take-off and try to avoid watching these anxiety-inducing films when you're flying.

Beat The Big G: Say Farewell To Hangover Anxiety

Beat The Big G: Say Farewell To Hangover Anxiety

TNT Magazine (UK) — My friends and I call it 'The Big G' (The Big Guilt), but you probably know it as 'Beer Fear' or 'Party Heart'. It's the old familiar friend that gets in touch when you wake up after a hectic night out. What causes the fear? Feeling anxious after drinking is normal - and natural.

The ten strangest items ever seized at customs

The ten strangest items ever seized at customs

columbusdirect.com — If you've ever been caught trying to smuggle a large bottle of perfume or a smelly foodstuff through customs and you've been caught, you'll probably remember the shame. The look in the official's eyes as they found your contraband item. The embarrassment you felt as it was consigned to the bin.

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