Back in the days of horse drawn carriages, French aristocracy paraded them in the parks of Paris during summer weekends and holidays.  This pastime became known as the Concours d’ Elegance (a gathering of elegance).  With the advent of the motor car, carriages became museum pieces but this new mode of transport brought a competitive edge to the Concours, as rival manufacturers vied with each other for prizes and the attention of potential buyers.

Today, there are Concours d’ Elegance events all over the world that attract the owners of classic and vintage cars and motorcycles. The event at Pebble Beach, California, was first conducted in 1950.

We All Want to be Beautiful

Being gorgeous is really just a frame of mind, but if that’s too airy fairy for you, read on.  This is the low down on winning the battle of the bulge after conferring with nutritionists, gym instructors and psychologists.

Increase your Metabolism

Bill Philips author of “Body for life” says ‘count portions not calories.  You must eat enough calories otherwise your body will go into fat storing mode.  If you can’t eat a lot at breakfast time, at least have some fruit or a smoothie.  Eat little and often and Ectomorphs in particular, should eat well at night.’

What type of body do I have?

Ectomorphs – have lean bodies, high metabolism and do not put on weight or muscle easily.  They also may think they are thin and therefore do not need to work out.

Mesomorphs – have well developed bodies and can lose weight and put on muscle quite easily, with exercise.  In spite of looking fit, they may not actually be.

Endomorphs – are of stocky build with a high ability to store fat.  They have a slow metabolism and find losing weight hard.  However, they may be fitter and more flexible than they look!

By Jonathan Somen – Group Managing Director of AccessKenya Group Ltd

Disaster Recovery plans are becoming more and more critical for businesses globally.  This is especially true for Kenyan companies given that the country is now connected on fibre to the rest of the world.  With potential security breaches from hackers who can now reach Kenya more easily, a plan to recover critical data is even more important than ever before.

Written on behalf of JW Seagon, Nairobi By Karen Froude

Advice for travellers who prefer activities and extreme sports to lying on the beach!

Do you prefer paragliding to paddling, bull fighting to bikinis, cheerleading to cocktail hour or bungee jumping to beach beds?  Whatever your passion on holiday, don’t go uncovered!

In a world where we are always looking for the next bigger and better thrill, it is essential that your travel insurance meets your appropriate requirements. For example, if you are going on a diving holiday, then it is also important that your insurance not only covers you for the risks associated should you have an accident, but that it also covers all your equipment.

Air Travel Advice

Article courtesy of professional insurance brokers J W Seagon (Kenya) and Bupa International (UK)

Whether you are going on a business trip or off on holiday, there are a number of potential health problems to look out for when flying. Even before you step on a plane your health may be put to the test.  Packing, travelling to the airport, long queues at the check-in desk and delays can raise your heart rate and stress levels.

By Luciana Parazzi Basile

Open any Kenyan magazine today, and there is always an article on Diani Beach, the in-place, the most fantastic tourist destination, the place with kilometers of pristine beautiful beaches of fine white sand, the place which is a must for your next holiday. But there is so much more to Diani Beach than just our unspoiled beaches.

By Bryan Harris

Myanmar, or I could say Burma, because this country goes by two names. It’s also unusual to visit a country that is shunned by much of the world but this just gives an extra frisson of excitement in spite of the fact that one pretty much has to travel within a closely monitored and conducted group tour. The reason for this is that the country has been virtually closed to visitors for the best part of fifty years and only recently allowed a trickle of tourists in at all. Burma used to be part of the British Raj and when India gained its independence in 1947, so did Burma. A short period of democracy followed until a coup locked the country into the grip of a military junta where it has remained ever since.