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Gordon Hamilton's professional background is within the UK Banking Sector. Between the years of 1988 and 2007, he worked for what was initially Halifax Building Society (Savings and Loan,) became Halifax plc and ultimately Halifax Bank of Scotland plc. He

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Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Important tips to remember when traveling: 1 of 55
There are a number of important tips to remember when travelling. Some apply in all instances, some only apply when we are travelling to more culturally diverse foreign climes; but the more tips we can pick up in this respect, the more successful our trip is likely to be and the more we are likely to enjoy it. I remember bei... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Tips for easier travel: 4 of 33
Travel can on occasion be a long and stressful experience. If we are ill-prepared for travel or simply extremely unlucky, we can therefore arrive at our destination overly tired, irritable and certainly not in the mood to immediately begin enjoying what may well be a pleasure trip. There are many aspects of travel which we ca... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice How to get the travel bug: 2 of 14
The travel bug is almost always something which we will have or not have, naturally develop or fail to develop at all. Fortunately, however, there are some few ways in which those who aspire to "infection" can encourage the process and know the future enjoyment from same which they are likely to have witnessed in so many of t... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Why traveling is important: 2 of 13
We are fortunate to live in a world today where travelling is open to more of us, to a far greater extent, than ever before. It is possible for us to travel virtually from anywhere on the planet to anywhere else within, at most, a twenty-four hour time period. This means that we have opportunities which even our own parents o... More..
Travel > United Kingdom The gems of Scotland: 1 of 6
The beautiful Isle of Islay, the ancient seat of the Lord of the Isles, is the most southerly of the Hebriddean Isles and is considered by many to be the malt whisky capital of Scotland. The "Illeachs," as the islanders are known, are a wonderfully friendly, lyrical and embracing group of people who will generally go out of t... More..
Travel > Travel (Other) The power of travel: 1 of 6
The power of travel is something which probably supercedes all of our immediate expectations or perceptions. Travel is not just about the simple act of leaving Point A and the journey to and arrival at Point B. Travel is a whole different world in its own right, which we can open up to ourselves simply by undertaking this sim... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Packing tips for holiday travel: 3 of 16
There are a number of packing trips for holiday travel which we should always take in to account, not only to ensure that we carry with us all that we are likely to need, but equally to ensure that we are not overly burdening ourselves with unnecessary items or equipment. One of the biggest factors which will determine what ... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Traveling on the cheap: 6 of 28
Travelling on the cheap is something which most of us will aspire to when planning a trip - unless, of course, the trip is a business one for which our employer will be picking up the tab! What we must be extremely careful regarding, however, is that by seeking to travel on the cheap, we do not at the same time compromise the... More..
Travel > United Kingdom A visitor's guide to The Science Museum, London, England: 1 of 4
The London Science Museum was founded in 1857 with exhibits which had previously been shown at The Great Exhibition of 1851 in the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park. It was opened by HM Queen Victoria. It can be found on Exhibition Road, South Kensington, very close to South Kensington tube station and just a five minute walk from ... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Travel safety tips for families: 5 of 19
Travelling can be an experience fraught with perhaps unseen hazards at the best of times but can be a particularly dangerous experience when travelling with especially young children, if we fail to take heed of certain necessary precautions. There are certain travel safety tips for families which we should always adhere to th... More..