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Hitch-hiking in Croatia was an experience I would recommend to any and everyone.

Firstly, it is the best way to meet Croatians; the pair of you is coerced into attempting conversation which can usually be abandoned out of the context of a car when the language barrier becomes too arduous.

Secondly, it is free! For those who are strapped for money, do not let the airlines tell you that you are barred from seeing the world. Some clothes, a passport, an r4 card and some money for food is all you truly need. There are cars, some four fifths empty, travelling to the very places you wish to go to and often manned by an extremely road-weary driver keen for a distraction.

Thirdly, you are forced into leaving the ‘tourist-trail’ as often you are left in obscure locations that have managed to elude the Lonely Planet travel journalist. My favourite places in Croatia were small fishing villages towards the north where a cup of (extremely strong but delicious) coffee can be enjoyed without a camera flailing tourist in sight.

Peut être ne l'avez vous pas vraiment remarqué dans les infos, mais la SNCF va changer 85% de ses horaires en 2012. Si vous êtes adeptes à votre Renault Twingo occasion pour slalomer dans les rues de Paris et essayer de trouver des places de parking faciles vu la taille de la voiture, cela ne vous concernera pas trop. Pareil si vous adorez votre Renault Kangoo occasion pour aller vous balader avec les enfants le weekend.

Par contre, les adeptes de train vont être chamboulés : c'est une véritable révolution au sein de la SNCF. Normalement ce sont 30% des 15 000 horaires qui changent d'année en année. Et à partir de du 11 décembre 2011, certains trajets seront plus longs, d'autres carrément supprimés. Ce cadencement des horaires est dû aux réparations qui auraient du être faites depuis longtemps. Ainsi, la ligne C du RER parisien va être fortement perturbée, et les trajets pour aller à la Défense vont mettre 7 minutes de plus.
Peut être, et cela malgré l'état des routes et les embouteillages en France et particulièrement en région parisienne, il vaut mieux prendre sa Renault Laguna occasion

I spoke to my girlfriend and my family last night about my plans to possibly resign from my job and go out on my own, and they were all unbelievably supportive of it.

I was expecting them to maybe be a little more concerned about it, especially with the financial aspect, but I guess they know I've been squirreling money away and my mum told me I've always been successful at whatever I've done (not strictly 100% true) so she trusts that I'll be fine.

So I guess that's it, resignation here I come! I'll have to work out my notice period for a while, I don't even know how long, but now I can use all my spare time to look for something new, and it's pretty exciting.

I'm going to dedicate myself to a new life search, and am hiding my R4i and PS3 controllers so I don't get tempted and distracted!

Photo: MichaelKuhn_pics (Flickr)

I always said I'd never work in an industry that required me to wear a suit and kiss ass. But here I am, at work, wearing a suit and shiny shoes, and kissing ass to get up in the company.

And you know what? I might just have gotten sick of it.

I'm thinking of quitting, taking some time out and re-evaluating. Luckily this suit job has amassed me some savings so I can support myself for a while and maybe go freelance.

I just want to be in control of my life again. I want to be able to wear mens jeans and a t shirt every day if that's what I want to do. I want to not have to battle with suits on the tube commute. I don't want any of it!

So what next? I guess I start drafting my resignation...

Photo: xeeliz (Flickr)

If you or a member of your family has difficulty walking up and down stairs then there is a simple option that means there is no need to move house - a stair lift.

Prices start at around £1,000, which may sound like a lot to some, but having that peace of mind is priceless. Whether you have a curved or straight stairway there are companies out there that will suit your needs.

The most well known stair lift company is Stannah Stairlifts, a British, family owned company with over 35 years experience in stair lifts, not to mention 180 years of innovative product development.

Mobility is so important, and having the independance to look after ones self will be a weight off the shoulders of your loved one.

Stannah's chairs come in a variety of shapes, sizes, prices and colours to match the existing decor of your home, so take a look at the website to find out more: stairlift