Ten Must Have Items for Every Man and Why You Need Them

Manliness is something that’s hard to define. We can describe a man by the way he looks, by the things he does, or by the the clothes he wears. We tend to associate certain items with the male identity as well. As a man of the 21st Century, the following items should definitely be in […]

Evolution of the Straight Razor Shaver – Video Series

This is the beginning of a video series that will follow my entry into straight razor shaving! I have been shaving with a safety razor for about 6 months, but I want to take it to the next level with a straight razor. A straight is supposed to give you the closest, most efficient shave possible. […]

An Englishman In Death Valley, California

    Perhaps you’re stuck at home watching the Antiques Roadshow, twiddling your thumbs and frustrated with your unexciting existence. Only adding to your grief is knowing you’re back to work after the weekend – the same old mundane week ahead. But then your mind wanders and you remind yourself that it’s ok – you […]

The Evolution Of Rude Boy Culture

You’ve probably heard the term ‘rude boy’ brandished around quite a bit. In modern society the rude boy wears a tracksuit, a flat peak cap and listens to dirty stinking Grime music. However, there was a time when a rude boy wouldn’t be seen dead in a tracksuit. The original rude boy inhabited a smart […]

Guys, Open Your Eyes & Accessorize: Men’s Fall Fashion 2013

Fellas, If you are not already, you should be utilizing accessories. Before you get your moustache in a twist, allow me to explain a little. Accessory doesn’t actually mean what you think it may mean.  Don’t believe me? Here’s the definition:  a thing that can be added to something else in order to make it more useful, […]

The Art Of Time: An Interview with Watch Designer W.T.Author

There are those times that come along where we have to make an effort for a special occasion, for most chaps this means dusting off the old suit and praying it still fits.  The shoes get a polish, we may even have cuff links that are perhaps witty and we flap about what shirt/tie combo […]

Some of The World’s Coolest Cinemas & Film Festivals!

If you are into cinema or theatre, then the experience of going to see a film or a film festival is as exciting as what you see when you are there. Be it a world-class première cinema or an edgy film festival, turning the whole experience into a holiday can be the perfect excuse for […]

How to Open a Blister Pack with Skill

I’m starting to think that half the fun of getting new things is wrestling the packaging open, especially if you’re the person doing the watching. This occurred to me whilst watching my husband try to open the packaging around one of his new gaming toys, of course I was covertly watching from the corner of […]

Camino de Santiago Tours and 4 Other Excursions to Put on Your Bucket List

  Creating a bucket list can be a bit of a challenge, especially when it comes to adding noteworthy travel. There are so many amazing things to see and do in this world that it’s difficult to know where to begin. You might wish to leisurely take in your surroundings among the Northern Lights of […]

Men’s Fall Fashion 2013 : Colors, Jackets & Shoes, Oh My!

  As summer turns into fall, the colors of the world begin to change. Mother Nature turns green into brown and eventually brown turns into white. So as she begins to change, we change with her. For me, fall means jackets and stylish shoes and boots. The Fall Colors For men, knowing the fall colors […]