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.
It might seem strange to refer to cheap ways to invest, as one of the purposes of investing is to make as much money as one can, but sometimes it can be necessary to invest a minimum amount to be allowed to invest at all. Premium Bonds By the end of March 2019, the minimum amount that you were required […]
As the fight against coronavirus heated, air travel plans have suffered greatly. The airline industry has faced the brunt of travel restrictions across the world. Aviation experts estimate that the industry has lost in the upward of $84 billion. Many airlines have furloughed their staff and in worst-case scenarios, some airlines might never recover to fly again. Save for a […]
I’m a budget-conscious traveler and I know there are a bunch of folks like me out there. Who wouldn’t want to save an extra buck when possible? In this piece, I have compiled a list of money saving tips that would help bring down the travel budget tenfold. So, let’s dive in! Choose Debit Cards Wisely We all know traveling […]
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 […]
