Entertaining The Unexplained

  The points of the Bermuda Triangle begin in a clockwise fashion, with Bermuda, Puerto Rico and end with Miami. Apparently, over 5,000+ people have gone missing by sea or air above this mysterious area. Ships and planes lost in the sea and air have simply disappeared without a trace. What is especially odd is that there were never, […]

Poker & The Art of Seduction

What can poker teach us about real life? The answer is – plenty! Being successful at poker takes skill, courage, luck, and a lot of psychology – making ‘reads’ on people is key. We can take those skills and situations and compare them to real life – for example, negotiating deals. But what about dating? Well, dating also involves making […]

From Pete Townsend To The Pope – Dr Martens Boots

It is hard to imagine, but there was a time when there was no recognisable youth culture in Britain. The young may still have felt a little rebellious in the first half of the 20th century and wore more and more daring clothing but changes in fashion moved slowly. The war years saw great austerity […]

A Short History Of Cameras

The history of the camera goes back a long way in time to the 5th century B.C. when a man called Mo Ti in China first discovered how light could be used to imprint images onto a backdrop. Basically, Mo Ti found that reflected light rays that were passed off an illuminated object could be […]

The Urbane Gentleman’s Guide To Socks

Socks are an overlooked and often misunderstood item of menswear. Neatly concealed by trouser legs, it can be very tempting to think that any old pair will do no matter what the occasion. However, the right pair of socks can really complement an outfit as well as provide much needed comfort and protection to your feet. […]

Experience A Relaxing Holiday In The Southwest, UK

    Like many destinations in the UK, the South West region is no stranger to local folklore and British traditions, so choosing a camping holiday at one, or travelling to all, of these destinations is a great way to get the perfect mix of beautiful scenery and English culture. South Cornwall  Cornwall has long […]

Barbershops Of London: A Guided Tour

Every man should experience a shave and a trim in a refined, traditional barbershop at some point in his life. The few who already indulge themselves in this treatment are left feeling reborn. They exit the barber’s chair with an air of sophistication, cleanliness, and a certain dignity that follows them throughout the remainder of […]

A Tale of Green and Frugal Shaving

     When I met my boyfriend, he was 34 years old. A man that age is set into habits, and he is a particular creature of routine. So, when I shopped, I would dutifully pick up his cartridges, and he would use the same handle. They were expensive! Usually, I’d pick whatever was on […]

Best Moustaches in Baseball History

It seems like moustaches and baseball go hand-in-hand. Though not as common in the first part of the 20th century, moustaches soon came to be as popular as stolen bases or Red Sox-Yankees games. By the 1970s, they were everywhere.   So in honor of the great American pastime and the dog days of Summer, […]

Moustache Themed Marriage Ceremonies

Themed weddings are now all the rave with modern couples who are no longer satisfied with the traditional idea of a boring gown and suit event. Weddings inspired by anything from Disney Films, Classic Novels to Steampunk are on the increase, with newly weds keen to ensure their big day is the one their friends […]