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January 24, 2017 by Jeremy

7 Ways to Party Like There’s No Tomorrow

A foam party is just one of many Ways to Party Like There's No Tomorrow

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Party! Party! Party! Who out there doesn’t love a good party? A time when you can forget all of your worries and have a good old fashioned knees up! Well, I guess there are some out there who think the idea of having fun is unsuitable for them, but the majority of people are social animals and enjoy the presence of others, especially when it’s time to party on down. Let’s take a little looky at 7 ways to party like there’s no tomorrow!

Think about hosting a masquerade party. Arrange an evening of mystery and magic with a specially themed party. Also more than simply requesting that guests wear masks, you can ask them to bring their favourite dish and bottle of wine or champagne, or focus on drinks from around the world.
Organise a game night. You can try to put an adult twist to one of your favourite childhood games, such as putting the tail on the donkey and musical chairs, or even check out new games, to provide plenty of fun options to keep you having fun into the early morning hours Be creative and try adding some delicious food and drinks, and you’re in for a great time.
How about going to the extremes? This is definitely not for everybody, but it will be wild! Go with family and friends and try bungee jumping! Have a party afterwards and tell each other about how you felt before, during and after the bungee jump.
Rent a boat and go fishing. Boats and fishing are not for everybody, but if all the invited are up for it, give it a go. If people have never fished before, here is a great way for the experienced among you to teach them. And if nobody’s experienced, there’s a good chance that the skipper will be. This is a great experience for children also.
Have a beach party with a huge bonfire. Without the bonfire, all you have got is a group of people hanging out on a dark beach. Make sure to build it in a safe place and away from trees, bushes, grass and the likes. You may have to ask your fire department if there are any fire restrictions in your area.
How about renting out a party bus and lording it all around town? These days the buses are the bees knees and spankier than ever before. Fully decked out in total party mode, nothing could be more fun than being driven around (and maybe with an occasional stop) and having the time of your life. That certainly is novel! Looking for a party bus to hire? Use the best out there.
A foam party is definitely up there with the alternative rest! With the right venue, this will involve renting a foam machine to cover the venues dance floor with a couple of metres of foam. You can dance the night away, sloshing around in the foam! Nowadays, companies provide foam solutions that are both non-toxic and hypoallergenic. If in W. Australia, are you seeking a party bus in Perth? Check out the experts for that perfect party!

The thing is to have fun! Here are several ways to do it just that little bit different! Enjoy and have a great time!

January 18, 2017 by Jeremy

Stylish Additions to Make to Your Wedding

Your wedding day will be one of the happiest days of your life, all of your friends and family joining you and your partner in celebrating your life together and the promise that you will make to one another. Organizing a wedding can be a stressful affair and there is a great amount of areas to consider, the cake, the venue, the dress, the suits, the invitations and seating arrangements to name just a few. Everyone wants to add some style to their wedding too and you can do exactly that with just a few small additions that won’t take a great deal of planning and won’t cost the earth. Let’s take a look at a few touches which you can add to your wedding day to give it even more style.

Stylish Car Hire

When I married my husband we decided that we would hire a sleek and stylish car to bring us both to the wedding and after first considering a sports car, we instead opted for a limousine. We checked out what wedding limousines Perth had to offer us and eventually settled on a company for our limousine Royalty wedding limousines, a great company with some beautiful limos which delivered us in style to the church.

Sweetie Table

After the wedding is all done and everyone goes to eat some beautiful food and hear the speeches, what better way for them to enjoy the party than to gorge on candy. Sweetie tables are a really cool addition to your wedding and you can make them look like a vintage candy shop. These tables look great at the wedding and let’s be honest, who doesn’t love to eat candy, whatever the occasion!

Live Music

If you can hire a good wedding band for your after-party then you can really add a dash of style to your occasion. DJs are all well and good but to bring your wedding a little bit more character than music being played out of a sound system then you should look into getting a great wedding band.

Interesting Venue

You do not have to stick to the traditional church or hotel wedding for your big day, all you need is someone who is legally allowed to marry you and your partner and you can take the wedding wherever you like. Imagine getting married in a forest or on a boat or even a secluded island, whatever suits you and your partner is exactly how you should get married, not following tradition just for the sake of it.

Cool Food

There are no restrictions when choosing what food you will have for your wedding and you should make this a personal choice. I recently went to a wedding where the after-meal was a big barbecue, not exactly commonplace at a wedding but it worked really well. There is no reason why you should opt for food that you wouldn’t normally eat just for your wedding day, add a personal stamp to your food choices and your guests will love it.

January 17, 2017 by Jeremy

What to Do when you’re Locked Out of the Car while Travelling

Being Locked Out of the Car while Travelling is just the worst...

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It is one of those things that no one wishes to happen, yet it usually does at some time or another, and when you end up locked out of your vehicle, it always happens when you are in a hurry. The first thing to remember is to stay calm and avoid the temptation to try and break into the car, as this is likely to result in damage. The fact that there are mobile locksmiths that specialise in retrieving keys from inside vehicles is a testament to how often it happens, and if you are unfortunate enough to lock yourself out of your car, here are some tips.

Contact a Locksmith

This is one number you should keep in your phone memory, and if you happen to be in Western Australia, and are looking for a Perth Locksmith, visit www.silverfernlocksmithsperth.com.au/ for more information on the range of services they provide. Some locksmiths have round the clock emergency service, so whether you have lost your keys or they are locked in the vehicle, they can gain access to any vehicle and create a new key if need be.

Transponder Keys

This is the latest anti-theft system and it involves inserting a microchip into the key, without which, the car will not start. If, for example, someone copied your car key with the intention of stealing the vehicle, the car would not start as the key does not contain the vital chip that is necessary to activate the ignition. Most modern vehicles use transponder keys, but this isn’t a problem as a qualified locksmith can cut a new key and program the chip via a port on the vehicle’s dashboard, and you will be up and running within an hour of the locksmith arriving on the scene.

Spare Keys

One could always have a spare key which is kept at home, and in the event you lose your master set, simply call your partner and have them bring the key to you on the road. Of course, this is only practical if you are within a reasonable distance from your home, and failing that, you can call out a mobile locksmith service.

Relax and Take a Break

Once you have called out the mobile locksmith, they will be with you very shortly, and you can find a nearby café and have a coffee while the technician gains access to the vehicle, and you will be on your way within a short time. It is a good idea to anticipate such an event and already have the contact details of a mobile emergency locksmith, as they can also help if you ever get locked out of your home. Should the worst ever happen and you do not have a contact number, you might be in for a long wait, so be prepared and keep the number in your smartphone memory.

Losing your keys is not something you can effectively prevent, so the best solution is to have the contact details of an emergency locksmith service, just in case the worst happens. This way, your travels can go back to running smoothly in no time flat.

January 11, 2017 by Jeremy

How to Ensure Your Travel Plans Run Smoothly

Traveling is by far and away one of the most exciting parts of the year and you have no doubt got plans to take to the skies or the open road in 2017. Generally speaking we are all becoming far more adventurous with our travels than we were in say the 80s as more and more parts of the World have opened up to us as well as more ways and means of getting around. Heading off on vacations usually involves quite a bit of time spent on the traveling itself and the last thing that you need during this time, are problems. To ensure that your trip goes off without a hitch, here are some things that you should be doing.

Pre-Plan Transfers

Unless you are on some kind of package deal or staying with a hotel which offers transfers, you will have to sort out your own airport transfers. Airport taxi services in some places are very expensive or even worse, are cons and you would be best off avoiding this scenario and booking up before you go. There are lots of transportation options available online like reliable airport transfer from Blacklane which you can arrange before you leave in order to give you the peace of mind that when you arrive at your destination, there will be a friendly face waiting to collect you.

Organization App

If your travels comprise of taking various trains, planes or busses then you naturally want to ensure that you have all of your timings absolutely spot on. To help you out you should look to download any one of the great apps that are out there which will organize your trip for you. Many of the apps actually take the information direct from your email so when you receive a confirmation email from the company with whom you are traveling, the app will automatically update your travel plans. Never miss a flight or train again with a handy travel organizing app.

Prepare for the Worst

There is nothing worse than having a long delay on one of your scheduled flights and as much as nobody really wants to consider it, it could happen. In order to avoid this situation becoming any worse than it needs to be, you should plan ahead with movies, TV shows or games downloaded to a computer or tablet which will help you to fill in the time if you are forced to wait additional time in the airport.

Don’t Take Risks

When you book your flights it isn’t worth running any risks in your timings, if you are booking connections then you need to ensure that you leave more than sufficient time in-between each flight in order to give yourself the time to disembark the first flight and go back through security.

Another risk which you should avoid to ensure smooth traveling is with the contents of your case or your hand luggage, make sure you know the rules of security before you leave and pack your cases appropriately.

Finally, check your passport and ensure that it is in date, you’d be surprised how many people need to make a last-minute dash to the passport office when they discover that theirs is out of date.

December 16, 2016 by Jeremy

The Pros and Cons of Traveling with a Camper Trailer in Australia

One of the classic ways of traveling around Australia is with a camper trailer.

Towed behind your vehicle of choice, the camper trailer is the quintessential make-shift home for your time in the great Australian outback, or along Australia’s pristine coastlines.

There are definitely many things to keep in mind when deciding whether or not to use a camper trailer for your road trip. We look at some of the pros and cons to make the decision a little bit easier for you.

The Pros

The first big pro of choosing a camper trailer for your Aussie road trip is the price point. Camper trailers are generally more affordable to buy or rent than their counterparts – a caravan or campervan.

If you’re going on a road trip with a budget, this will be a big selling point for you. Be sure to shop around for the best price point before you make your final decision.

Camper trailers are much lighter to tow behind a car than other options. This means that you won’t have to drive a larger or heavier type of vehicle to tow it.

This helps increase the fuel efficiency of your car and your budget!

Compact camper with storage. Image: Gumtree Camper Trailers

Safety is another pro when it comes to camper trailers. With caravans or camper vans, you have a less visibility on the road and in your rearview mirror.

This can get pretty annoying and even dangerous if you’re not used to driving with larger vehicles towed behind you. Camper trailers take this out of the equation because of their smaller size and ability to be compacted.

One of the biggest pros of a camper trailer is that it gives you more access to off-road areas that you wouldn’t normally be able to access with a caravan or campervan.

Again the smaller size of the camper trailer comes into play here. Because of its smaller size, you can easily maneuver to those tight and tricky spots (maybe a classic Australian Gumtree!) that other vehicles can’t get to.

The Cons

One of the cons you have to consider with a camper trailer is that it takes much more time and effort to set up and take down than other options. If you’re crunched for time, then this could really put a dent into your planned agenda.

Camper trailers are also slightly less convenient than larger living spaces, like you get with a caravan.

They are smaller, which means there is less storage space and less options for amenities, that you get in larger options.

Sportliner ‘Avan’ Australian made camper trailer. Image: Gumtree

Because of the canvas sidings and roof, there’s a big lack of privacy with camper trailers. If you’re someone who likes your peace and quiet at night, a camper trailer will provide less of that to you.

Camper trailers are one of the most popular ways to get around during an Aussie road trip.

Many people love them because of the many pros. However, there are also some cons that you should consider before hopping onboard and buying or renting one.