My name is Kayes Castleton. I’m a 2nd year finance undergraduate. I’m based somewhere in the midlands (UK).
I was born into a middle-class family, somewhere between Birmingham and Manchester. The travel bug got me good and proper early on, as my mum and dad sported a handily converted Volkswagen that we used as a motorhome for three. Not the best experience mind you – but one that we thoroughly enjoyed as a family. I still remember the horrendous living arrangements, as 3 adults tried to find room to sleep in a small VW camper. Eventually, we upgraded to a “pop top” campervan, and we both got our own double beds – me upstairs in the pop top, and mum and dad downstairs.
Work trips, whether for seminars, meetings with clients/partners or trade fair attendances are a staple in most professions. And while they are technically considered to be official work events, there is no reason why you shouldn’t add more fun aspects to your next work trip. As I have come to find out, all it requires is a bit of creative […]
2020 has been a year with mixed reactions with people expecting serious business challenges in 2021 and beyond. Since Covid-19 started spreading around the world, the global economy has not been spared. Most individuals have incurred massive losses in businesses, workers retrenched, and others have lost primary income sources. As such, people must find ways to survive amid the Coronavirus […]
Everyone has their own perception as to what type of lifestyle they want to live. Most of us set the priorities for these as having lots of money to do what we like and plenty of time to do it in. This is not a category that I fit into, but it doesn’t mean that I don’t live a great […]
Although some travelers are skeptical about traveling alone, I would rate it as one of the most fulfilling vacation models. It does not matter whether you are an introvert or an outgoing person. Traveling alone gives me complete freedom to experience my destinations to the fullest. It means I will be off my friends and family. I am, therefore, not […]
Starting a business is not always a smooth ride. It could be stressful sometimes, given that we have dozens of things to deal with at ago. This is a reality that we have to contend with when getting started with our businesses. However, with a little planning, we can easily navigate this difficult with grace. In this writeup, I want […]
Entrepreneurship used to be a dream that was spawned out of a midlife crisis. But the Entrepreneurship bug is not something that hits in middle age anymore. Today, many people are starting their businesses when they are under 34 and if they are doing it so can you. A lot of the time, you don’t even need that many resources […]
We all know about the instruments of the orchestra, from stringed instruments, to brass, to percussion, but other more unusual instruments exist, which, although often played solo, can be just as much fun to play. The Theremin is unusual in the way that its operator produces the notes. Rather than produce sounds from passing a bow over various strings, or […]
Are you a keen snow bunny? Skiing is a hugely popular sport that involves gliding over idyllic snowy landscapes. Regardless of whether your skiing skills resemble Bambi on ice, and you use things like Vail ski rental to get you started, or if you could give a professional skier a run for their money, there is nothing quite like a […]
London is one of the world’s most iconic cities. It is such an interesting adventure, I loved it when I went. But anyone who has done some research on how much anything costs in London and you will quickly understand that it is expensive. This should not put you off visiting this fantastic city though. Believe it or not, there […]
Most schools or colleges do not offer financial literacy lessons. This means that the younger generation is prone to making some costly mistakes, which some of us had to learn the hard way. I have always believed that personal finance should be taught in schools to prepare young adults for the demands that await them. Personal finance is a broad […]
