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What is caving? Go caving in the UK

What is caving, potholing or spelunking? It’s essentially the same thing - the exploration of underground caves and caverns. And what you might think would be a dark and dank uninhabitable world, can actually be full of natural geological wonders. But caving isn’t for everyone. Here’s our guide to give you an overview of what caving is all about. What is caving like? There are many different types of caves to explore. Some are manmade (having been mined for whatever reason), some are naturally occurring. Some you can literally just walk into and look around and they are open to...

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How to write Valentine’s messages to win their heart

When it comes to Valentine’s messages are you stuck for words? If you’re struggling to think of something to write for your Valentine, we’ve cogitated, deliberated and procrastinated long and hard to come up with some musings and thoughts on how to write your Valentine’s messages. In essence, there are four rules to winning them over with your message on Valentine’s Day: 1. Use that pet name you have for them 2. Say something sweet and cute 3. Say something a little bit steamy 4. Write a little poem (or cheat and quote from one!) But above all, the key to the...

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What’s it like flying in a helicopter?

So you’ve been bought a helicopter experience from Intotheblue.co.uk but what’s it really like flying in a helicopter? If you’ve never experienced rotary flight before, you could, understandably, be a little nervous before take-off.

With the help of those that have flown in a helicopter already, we’ve put together a rundown of what to expect when you go flying in a helicopter for the first time.

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Beware of Bumps! – The Ultimate Off Roading Guide

Who said the best driving experiences are limited to fast cars only? Ditch the exhaust and engine noise for a powerful and beastly-like 4x4 while you tackle all sorts of terrains on the best off roading destinations in the UK. But hold on tight, it’s going to be a bumpy ride! What is off roading? As some of you may already know, the term “off roading” refers to the activity of riding your vehicle on different types of natural terrain and/or on unsurfaced roads. The most common tracks include off roading through dunes, muddy slopes, rocky trails, deep waters or...

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Kids cookery lessons – kitchen disaster or culinary delight?

Is it a good idea for your children to do kids cookery lessons? Cooking and baking are great rainy-day activities at home, but before you start kneading and mixing, there are some useful lessons to remember when it comes to kids cooking. We’ve got the lowdown on little ones being in the kitchen. - Prepare your kitchen by moving dangerous items like knives and gadgets out of arm's reach - Make sure you’ve got a sturdy set of steps if your little baker is too small to comfortably work at the worktop. No sitting on the work surfaces or standing on...

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