Children love animals, the bond that is usually formed between a child and pet as they grow up is often said to be a huge factor in a child’s emotional development. These 17 pictures of babies with their cats will demonstrate that fact without the need to read any child psychology textbooks.   Play hard, then nap hard ... or just nap...

If there’s one thing that we’re not shy of celebrating here at Sykes Cottages, it’s the beautiful landscape that surrounds many of our cottages. Both here in Britain and over the water in Ireland, visitors and inhabitants of these isles are spoilt for choice when it comes to landscapes and geological wonders to look at. Today, inspired by our recent...

Some artists spend their entire lifetime trying to come up with the perfect optical illusion, but every once in a while the world (paired with the power of a camera) gives us one for free. We have collected some of the trickiest photos you have ever seen, in fact if it weren’t for the disclaimer you might be really confused what you...

When you were a kid, did you want to grow up to be an astronaut, a singer or an engineer? If so, how’s that working out for you? Hopefully, it’s going great and you are living the life of your dreams. But for the rest of you who are not, here are 13 signs that you might be wasting your...

After five years of work, 38 flights, and 10 separate visas to Burma, photographer David Heath released his first book late last year. Burma is undeniably one of the most raw and photogenic places on earth, and Heath brought an eye to the region that can only be explained by his hours logged behind the lens and devotion to...

Ever daydream about where you would go if you could travel anywhere in the world? So did online vacation-rental marketplace HomeAway. In fact, HomeAway didn't just fantasize, it scoured its database of more than one million listings to find the most outrageously spectacular homes in the most picturesque locations around the globe. Grab a pen and start taking notes,...

India is a vast country that's just over one-third of the size of the United States. Much of it is rural, and there are some incredible sights to be seen and discovered. To the north, there are the Himalayas. To the south, beaches. To the west, desert. And to the east, tribal territory. India is a unique travel destination that's...

Is there anything cuter than seeing a baby getting along with a puppy? If you are a parent and also have a pet you certainly know that it’s a lot of work, but you will also agree with me if I say that seeing their incredible bond and the love they share is absolutely priceless. Studies have shown that kids...