Laura Jeeves

Carrying out courier jobs is not for everyone. It takes a particular set of skills to be truly successful in the transportation field, with patience and a fairly calm attitude being a top priority...

Avoriaz is famous for more than just its steep slopes and fast skiing. The beautiful resort, sitting high up in the mountains of the Morzine commune, offers opportunities for relaxation, romance, and...

There is no better way to develop German language skills and build pupil confidence than real life experience "in the field" – but where is the best place to take your group for a valuable and fun...

There are many ways of travelling around France; barge holidays are one of my favourite as they offer a different way of viewing a country many of us know very well. Gently drifting down a calm canal...

When it comes to the issue of safety on the job, the haulage work industry is particularly vulnerable. As in any line of work, things can and do go wrong despite the most stringent safety measures...

Going on a stag do is the ultimate laugh, but organising one yourself can be a bit daunting. One of the best ways to take the stress out of it is to book a fantastic destination where you and your...

When someone first advised me to see more of Bermuda by taking the Railway Trail, I must admit my first thought was: why on earth would I need to take a train on an island which is only 24 miles long...

If you love horses, skiing and the feeling of wind blowing through your hair, then ski joering could be perfect for you. The sport dates way back to 2500 BC, and the term ‘ski joering’ comes from the...

Digital technology has the potential to radically transform haulage work, and one of the latest developments to cause a buzz in the industry is the Tachograph Smart Card. If you’re not entirely sure...

There’s nothing much more festive than spending New Year’s Eve in one of Europe’s most stylish ski resorts. Leave the greyness of a UK December behind and fly instead to Geneva, from where you can...

There are few ski resorts in Europe that suit snowboarders of all levels quite as well as Courchevel. I’m not saying that there aren’t resorts that boast better off piste areas or even better terrain...

Making something more aerodynamic (which can be described as "creating a shape that reduces the drag of air moving past") can be useful in an array of situations and commercial engineering...

As we enter 2018, fleet managers are addressing the issue of driver shortages that has been a hot topic in the industry for several years. Delivery work remains a challenging job that many...

Whatever your destination, going on a family holiday with young children in tow can be stressful. But don’t worry: with careful planning and research, you can ensure that your family will have an...

While many people think of holidays to Lanzarote as being about nothing more than relaxing in the Canary Islands’ warm winter sun, there is much more to the island than beaches and bars. A wonderful...