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Plan a UK short break | comments

SuitcasePack up a weekend bag and head off for a weekend away.

Whether you’re looking to spend more quality time with a partner, sample local food and drink, do some sightseeing or hit the nightlife, getting away for a long weekend has never been cheaper or easier. 

And the UK has so many great places to visit, there’s no excuse not to get out there and experience some of them.

Websites to visit:

Vacation Inspiration

Lastminute.com

Explore old cultural traditions | comments

It’s fascinating to discover why we do some of the things we do, and what a great way to spend a morning.

SaltThere really is loads you can discover online, or you could nip to the library and browse some of the books on cultural traditions.

For example, have you ever wondered why you’re supposed to throw salt over your shoulder when you spill it?

One explanation is that in ancient times salt was very expensive and to spill it was likened to squandering money. By throwing it over your left shoulder it was thought to go into the devils eyes and blind him from seeing your stupidity and taking your soul.

Oh those were the days….

Websites to visit:

www.oldsuperstitions.com

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