Army buffs and those interested in British history should go see the National Army Museum - and bring the kids, as it's a child friendly museum too.

A travel wallet is a seriously useful piece of kit to bring along, both to keep your travel papers organized, but also to keep them safe.

While some of you may prefer the sleek utilitarianism of a Leatherman tool, I prefer to bring every tool possible along in a 'swelte' 4 lbs package from Wenger Swiss Army

Every year I buy myself a clear conscience. My gift to the Salvation Army allows me to say "no" to those who pitifully ask for my spare change.