We don’t see a lot of facts about childhood bullying but a recent report estimated that over 60% of children have been bullied either verbally, mentally or physically during their school life. Approximately 16,000 children miss school per year because of bullying or fear of being bullied. 10% of children attempt suicide and 30% have…
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Westin Kaanapali Ocean resort Hawaii. Beware of the OWNERS!! Hawaii was great though!!
After hearing about Hawaii over the years and watching Magnum and Hawaii Five-O, it had always been a place on my bucket list to visit. I was not looking forward to the 18 hour flight so broke up the journey via Los Angeles. On arriving at Maui airport we were greeted with Hawaiian music and…
Rude, arrogant shop assistants and waiters who feel they are too good to serve you. What’s happening to this world?
Who doesn’t like shopping in high-end boutiques and eating at the best restaurants? There is no better feeling. Have you ever gone into a high-end store like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Louboutin or maybe Gucci? You want a new dress, a designer hand bag or a new pair of shoes. You might be getting them because…
Commuting to work can kill you? No its the commuters that are killing us!!
A study was published recently claiming that commuting to work for over an hour a day can lead to stress and depression. I totally agree after commuting for 15 years. I nearly had a breakdown on a daily basis because of this — and all before 9am without a coffee. How do we…
British Airways- To fly to Serve. Do they even know what that means??
Oh British Airways where do I start. I have been flying BA for many years and the best thing about British Airways is terminal 5 at Heathrow airport and the shops on offer. I think that’s about it. Let’s start with the lounge at terminal 5. The staff greeting you on the…
Why are British Useless at Complaining? Let me help you get results!!
The British are very good at moaning. We are a nation of moaners and complainers, but why do most people never complain in a productive way. Research suggests only 20% of people in the UK make official complaints for bad service. We either moan during or after the occasion to our friends and families…
Badly behaved children in Airport Lounges & Restaurants.
I was brought up to believe that children should be seen and not heard, especially when taken to grown up places. My daughter is 4 years old and a lot of people compliment me on how well behaved she is in public. That’s because if you put the work in at a young age and…
Thrown out of Hakkasan for using my own Chilli flakes.
I have eaten at a lot of restaurants around the world and generally eat out twice or three times a week in London. I always bring my pot of dried chilli flakes with me wherever I go in the world as I am a vegetarian and enjoy spicing up my food. Recently I was asked…