One of the best things about living in the UK is that we have some brilliant beaches on our doorstep. Not only in the UK itself, but our European neighbours also boast some of the most stunning beaches in the world. From a hidden gem along the Albanian Riviera, to a celebrity hot spot in France and the best beaches in the Greek islands, check out our round-up of Europe’s must-visit beaches below. Durdle Door in Dorset, England One of the most photographed and iconic areas of Dorset, Durdle Door is also home to one of the best beaches in Europe. At first glance you wouldn’t think you were in the UK, with its azure waters and golden sands, but this gorgeous beach is right on our doorstep. How to get there: Durdle Door is just west of Lulworth on the B3070, if you’re driving, and the nearest train station is Wool. From here, hop on the one of four buses that takes you to West Lulworth for Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door and an extra bus (the number 30) is added in the … [Read more...] about 30 of the most stunning beaches in Europe
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Lawyer built Pioneer into exploration and production giant, deal by deal
By Mark Curriden, The Texas Lawbook Published 12:00 pm CST, Friday, January 25, 2019 Mark Berg was a senior in high school in 1976 with no idea what he wanted to do when he grew up. There were no lawyers in his family and he hadn’t given law a thought until he accepted an internship for Dallas Co. District Attorney Henry Wade. The legendary prosecutor had just created a new division that focused on career criminals, and Berg was tasked with researching evidence in cases. “A grisly multiple homicide had just occurred in Highland Park by a repeat offender,” he says. “The experience struck my interest in law, and I initially thought I wanted to be a litigator. Later, I realized I still loved the law but being a trial lawyer was the last thing I wanted to do.” Forty-two years later, Berg is one of the most influential lawyers-turned-corporate executives in the entire oil and gas industry. The list of his accomplishments fills a reporter’s … [Read more...] about Lawyer built Pioneer into exploration and production giant, deal by deal
Ascendant: How Quitting Professional Football Launched Mugs Stump’s Climbing Career
Author: Nick Aiello-Popeo Publish date: Jan 4, 2019 If you pull on something hard enough, it breaks. For the late, legendary alpinist Mugs Stump, who almost became an NFL football player, that thing was the body itself—in his case the anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL. When strained by 485 pounds of force, the ACL is stretched twice as tight as a piano string. Slowly, at first, the ligament’s millions of tiny collagen fibers begin to fray. The individual breakages increase exponentially until the ligament explodes with an audible “snap.” The town of Glenrio, sitting astride the boundary of Texas and New Mexico, is a model of confliction. With a surveyor’s mistake in 1859, Glenrio was cleaved down the middle by the border. Even its name is a pastiche of half English, half Spanish that means “valley river.” But unassuming Glenrio (pop. 30)—or a nearby border town, depending on which of Stump’s contemporaries … [Read more...] about Ascendant: How Quitting Professional Football Launched Mugs Stump’s Climbing Career
7 European beauty spots to explore with Schengen Insurance
Going to Europe for vacation? If so it’s an excellent choice as you’ll be spoilt for choice for historical cities, natural attractions, or ski resorts. A week or two spent in Europe can become the time of your life, but as in all travel, you’ll need to plan and prepare before you head off. The Schengen area is made up of 26 European countries (and 3 microstates) where travellers and residents are able to move freely from state-to-state without a passport, as the common border control has been completely relaxed. For most countries around the world, you’ll need to apply for a visa to enter this area and travel insurance is highly recommend. You can obtain the visa from the country you plan to enter through first or the one you plan to spend the most time in. Opting for Europ Assistance before you start your Euro trip makes things a lot easier as you can purchase it quickly online and your insurance will be ready in a matter of minutes. The Schengen … [Read more...] about 7 European beauty spots to explore with Schengen Insurance
Scotland Road Trip Guide
A Scotland road trip may not necessarily be the first type of trip you think of when you begin planning an excursion to the northern climes of Great Britain, but actually, the wild vistas and long and winding roads make for epic views as the scenery rolls past your window. A road trip is one of the best ways to truly immerse yourself in the Scottish landscapes. Having your own vehicle gives you the freedom to plan and to travel at your own pace and to go where and when you choose. Uncover hidden castles, explore remote national parks and drive the windswept coastlines. From the classic Scottish border routes to extensive, multi-day drives through the spectacular Highlands, there is a lot waiting for you in Scotland. If you’ve done any amount of research on taking a Scotland road trip, you have inevitably come across countless references to the North Coast 500 (NC500) route, the most famous road trip route in Scotland. Now, I’m not here to tell you that you shouldn’t … [Read more...] about Scotland Road Trip Guide