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5 European Landmarks To Add To Your Bucket List

It’s no secret that the world is filled with some incredible landmarks, and Europe plays host to a good chunk of them. In this post we’re exploring some of the best landmarks you need to add to your bucket list.
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It’s no secret that the world is filled with some incredible landmarks, and Europe plays host to a good chunk of them.

From the world famous Eiffel Tower in Paris, to the Big Ben clock tower in London, there are some incredible landmarks that are already sitting comfortably on the bucket lists of millions across the world, but what about the lesser-known gems? In this post we’re exploring some of the best landmarks you need to add to your bucket list, so get packing, click this link to renew your EHIC card and get ready to jet off! Here are our top 5.

Alhambra Palace – Granada, Spain

The Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex situated in Granada in Spain, and has stood for over 1,000 years. Having originally been constructed as a small fortress, this building has undergone countless changes in purpose and extensions to make it the stunning landmark it is today – it’s even classed as a world heritage site! Its red walls stand out among the Spanish countryside, and with a view over the whole city it’s not a place to be missed. Getting there can be done by public transport or car, but the landmark’s website suggest walking at least some of the distance by foot to get the opportunity to take in the beautiful surrounding nature!

Belém Tower – Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon’s gem of a landmark takes its form as a small fortress by the name of Belém Tower. This tower is composed of the medieval keep tower and the more modern bulwark, with the interior giving you just a peek at what life was like during the 1500’s – at least as far as this landmark was concerned! At the very top you’ll get an incredible view of Belém and the river that the tower sits on and while walking through the building, you can stand in awe knowing you’re within a UNESCO “Cultural Heritage of Humanity” site!

Florence’s Duomo – Florence, Italy

Coated in green, pink and white marble, Florence’s cathedral is a site to be marvelled for miles around – and that’s not even considering its interior! It took over two centuries for this building to ever be considered finished, but today it stands as one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. The interior is actually considered fairly plain, however the mosaic floor and intricately painted ceilings are certainly a sight you need to see. It also provides quite a nice reprieve from the Florentine heat, as the cathedral remains fairly cool in the Summer!

Milan’s Duomo – Milan, Italy

If there was ever effort put into the creation of a building, none of it can compare to Milan’s effort for its cathedral. Thousands of workers, six centuries and an entirely new canal system were required to complete the building, but it’s safe to say it was most definitely work it. The building was originally crafted in terracotta stone, but after the sheer size and grandeur started to come to fruition, it was replaced with a pink hued marble, which you can see today. It’s still not finished, either! With constant restoration and cleaning ongoing among other constructions, this could easily take the cake as the building with the longest construction time ever.

The Parthenon – Athens, Greece

If you want a true taste of Grecian architecture, the Parthenon in Athens is certainly something to add to your bucket list. Dominating the hill of the Acropolis, this mid-5th century creation was built from Marble in honour of Athena Parthenos – or ‘Athena the virgin’ to you and I. Despite the fact that time hasn’t been kind to this building and a Magazine explosion in the temple destroyed the centre in 1687, restoration work is ongoing to keep the remains standing – but it’s certainly worth a visit now!

Europe is full of some incredible sights. From the more famous, to the lesser known but incredibly beautiful, there’s certainly no limit to what you could see in Europe. What will you visit first?

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5 Places to Get Clicked When Vacationing in Santorini

Vacationing in Santorini has a charm of its own. You will feel attached to this place as soon as your feet touch the soil. There is something magical about this island that every traveller wants to capture in his or her heart and mind… CONTINUE READING >> 

Visiting Greece is a dream-come-true for every traveller. The ancient and captivating architecture that narrates the story of the power and prowess of Greece is something no traveller wants to miss. However, out of the many locations in Greece that you should visit, you cannot ignore that age-old island of Santorini. Thus, pack your bags. With the online flight ticket booking offered by so many airlines, visiting the historic Santorini Island in Greece needs to be cut-off from your bucket-list.

Vacationing in Santorini has a charm of its own. You will feel attached to this place as soon as your feet touch the soil. There is something magical about this island that every traveller wants to capture in his or her heart and mind. And, thus, if you are a traveller with interest in photography, you will not be able to keep your camera down. Thus, get ready to get your fingers aching as you go on to get clicked in the top 5 places in Santorini.

Gaze at the Whitewashed Backdrop of Oia: Oia is one such place where serenity touches your heart at first sight of it. This place is one of the most clicked places that appear on the cover photos on every social media site. The whitewashed buildings present a picture-perfect landscape with the clear blue sky cascading them above. Oia is very popular among the tourists who want to capture the moment of twilight. When the sun descends down and fades in the distant horizon, the whitewashed constructions turn golden. This gives the feeling of being living in the past when the windmills did not stand to say ‘hello’ to the breeze blowing in from the Aegean.

Be a Part of a Wedding Photography Shoot in Imerovigli: Oia is quite crowded during the peak season. Thus, if you are in a hurry to cover famous location in Santorini ever, you might not get a chance to get clicked there without a stranger showing up in the background. However, your dream of getting clicked with white walls and blue domes resting on the buildings will come true in Imerovigli. This place is more or less vacant and, thus, Imerovigli is one of the best wedding destinations chosen by the people all over the world. This place is definitely famous for wedding photography and film shootings and, thus, you must not skip getting clicked here.

Pose against the Red Beach of Akrotiri: Akrotiri is a rare beach because of the red sand that dots the landscape. When the blue waters hit on the red sandy beach, the contrasting colour effect is magnificent. This contrast looks great in photographs and, thus, this is one of the best places in Santorini to get a unique photography of yourself clicked.

Get a Hot Bath at the Springs When You Visit the Volcano and Caldera: The island of Santorini is the home to a volcano and caldera. As a result of this, there are a plenty of hot springs at this place. If you want to take a dip in one of those springs and get the feel of enjoying a natural Jacuzzi, you are free to do so. And, do get clicked so that you can show off on social media.

Get an Adventurous Jump at the Ammoudi Bay: The Ammoudi Bay has a high cliff that is perfect for rock climbing and cliff jumping. If you are the one with a brave heart, let the world get a look at how your blood boil when you seek adventure. Otherwise, if you want a relaxing trip, you can sail on a boat and click the beautiful surroundings.

Thus, now that you know the top 5 places where you must get clicked in Santorini, start checking out the cheap flight booking tariff so that you can enjoy your vacation at this gorgeous place!

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4 Places to Visit in Pakistan for a First-Timer

Pakistan has a lot to offer, from lush green valleys and historical monuments to snow-capped mountains and beautiful lakes. There are vibrant food and lifestyle festivals and recently the British Backpacker Society rated Pakistan as the world’s top adventure travel destination of 2018. CONTINUE READING >> 

If someone was asked to describe Pakistan a few years ago, they might have explained it as a scary, unsafe and dangerous place. But not anymore! After a lengthy and successful military operation purging out extremist elements out of the country, the government has declared the country safe for tourists. Since 2013, the number of foreign tourists has increased three-fold and a more handsome increase is expected in the coming decade. Pakistan, that borders India, has a lot to offer from lush green valleys and historical monuments to snow-capped mountains and beautiful lakes. There are vibrant food and lifestyle festivals as well as expos held every year by custom trade show display companies, so there is plenty to do. Recently, the British Backpacker Society rated Pakistan as the world’s top adventure travel destination of 2018. That’s just another reason to visit the untapped tourist destination, so here I have listed the top places to visit in Pakistan for a first-timer to press you even more.

The Karakoram Highway

The Highway is located in North Eastern Pakistan. The world’s highest paved international highway is an accurate description of a 20th-century engineering wonder. The 805-mile-long highway connects Pakistan with China through the Khunjerab Pass. What’s so thrilling about a highway? Well, this particular highway sits in the belly of some huge mountains, and beautiful sceneries. The treacherous roads go through mammoth mountains and bend in the impossible angles, making the driving experience stomach churning. Along the way, you also get to see ancient rock carvings of the Buddha, especially at the archeological site of Shatial.

Hunza Valley

The famous valley looks like it has fallen from Paradise. The valley is full of lush green grass and snowy mountains. Hunza also hosts some great mountains that are a mountaineer’s dream. Every year, scores of enthusiasts make their way toward this northern Pakistan region and climb the perilous peaks. One very famous among them is the Hon Pass, with a view which renowned British mountaineer, Eric Shapton describes as ‘the ultimate manifestation of mountain grandeur’. The recently formed Attabad Lake with its serene blue water is a sight to behold. The best way to explore this is by booking Hunza & Naran Kagan Tour Packages.

Lahore

If you are interested in the history and the Mughal era, Lahore is the city for you. Lahore served as a Mughal capital for a long time and it shows in the beautiful architecture of the city. There are plentiful gardens, parks, forts, mosques, and eateries to discover. Visit the Lahore Fort, Minar-e-Pakistan, Shalimar Gardens, Anarkali Bazaar and feel right at home with one of the friendliest people you will ever meet. There is a big focus on food in Lahore, so keep your stomach empty for some delicious treats.

Karachi

Dubbed the City of Lights, Karachi hosts a healthy mix of cultures and mouth-watering cuisines. The mega cosmopolitan city has a huge population of over 20 million! Being the economic hub of Pakistan, Karachi has a bustling shopping scene with a large number of bazaars and malls. Hints of British colonial era buildings and architecture can still be found here with Frere Hall being the most prominent among them. Other than that, you can visit the National Museum that has precious artifacts from the Indus Valley civilization and the Buddhist dynasties in the North, Wazir Mansion, Quaid’s Mausoleum and the Mohatta Palace among other places. If you need a hunger fix, Karachi has hundreds of restaurants to cater your cravings.

Although for the sake of this short blog post, I have mentioned just four places, there is a lot more to discover by booking . What are you waiting for? Pack your bags and book a trip to this top travel destination of 2018.

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Empty Nest Egg

Where did you live when you were first starting out? I’ll bet it wasn’t quite the Taj Mahal.

Our first place was a one bedroom, former screened-in porch that had all the weather proofing of the average wiffle ball. It was a veritable private zoo of insect vermin — and we were glad to have it. We were proud and happy to be on our own.

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Nest For Sale!

It seems to me that a good number of folks who have boomerang “kids” may actually want them to return.

But are we really doing our offspring any favors by allowing an indefinite extension of childhood?

Let’s think about this. Where did you live when you were first starting out? I’ll bet it wasn’t quite the Taj Mahal.

Our first place was a one bedroom, former screened-in porch that had all the weather proofing of the average wiffle ball. It was a veritable private zoo of insect vermin — and we were glad to have it. We were proud and happy to be on our own.

Smacking my head on the five-foot-high kitchen ceiling/outside stairwell overhang a few hundred times made me really appreciate the move up to some better digs.

We rejoiced in every improvement of our living conditions — because we had worked for them. Moving into a real apartment, then a duplex until we finally saved up enough to make the down payment for an assumed loan on an about-to-be-repossessed starter home.

The place was a cat pee-saturated disaster but we worked like crazy on that funky little domicile until it was quite livable and we had real pride of ownership.

Who are we to deny our offspring those same pleasures?

There was also a huge financial upside to this process. During the eleven years we occupied our starter home, we established credit, refinanced it to a conventional loan at a much lower rate, built up thousands in equity and sold it at a substantial profit.

We had stashed away a tidy sum of money without even thinking about it!

None of this would have been possible had we spent our twenties and thirties living with mommy and daddy.

One of our readers, Ruthie, recently relayed her story of woe and resolve. She had a 34-year-old boomerang “kid” who was becoming more and more dependent as time went on. Her breaking point occurred when, in the middle of a sales meeting, she received a call from her son to inform her that there was no milk for his cereal!

The frightening thing was her response — she was about to drop everything to make a home delivery.

Instead, Ruthie made a decision then and there — she put her house on the market. She informed boomerang boy that she would be moving to a condo on the beach. He would not be joining her.

Here’s to Ruthie — an inspiration for empty nesters who just can’t say no to their offspring. Before that boomerang leaves a nasty lump on the old noggin… SELL THE NEST!

Beyond eliminating the boomerang effect, selling the nest could have additional advantages.

Many of us have been faithfully pouring money into our homes for decades and now the empty nest has become the nest egg. The time might be right to cash out and buy a smaller crib, or no crib at all. Pocket that dough and live a little. Travel, write The Great American Novel, go back to college, volunteer in your community — get out and grab that brass ring.

After decades of raising kids, the question shouldn’t be why, but why not. C’mon, no need to keep up that big old house when you could be in a sweet little condo on the beach like Ruthie. Spread those wings and fly south for the winter.

This way, when the chicks try to return to the nest to take up residence in the basement, they won’t know the owners. Wouldn’t it be a blast to see the surprise on their little faces? Almost like that Christmas morning long ago when they actually did get coal in their stockings… OK, maybe there wasn’t really any coal… but it’s MY memory and I’ll remember it how I want it to. 😉

Selling the nest could also mean that when the kids come for a visit to the new smaller digs, they’ll need a motel. Now we’re talking. How about that — actually spending time with them without the house getting ransacked or feeling like a live-in maid? Who knows — perhaps they’ll even begin to act like adults!

All of this said, it’s important to acknowledge the fact that the housing market, even though it is making a bit of a comeback, is still pretty rough in some places. Depending on where your house is, selling the nest may not be such a great option right now.

In our case, when we recently sold our house, we made a decent overall gain even after the recent losses. We had to take a good bit less than the asking price and I’m not going to lie — it was pretty scary — but we’re glad we did it and haven’t looked back since.

Even in bad markets there can be other options. Test the waters of life after kids using the nest as a home base. Maybe rent out the nest and use the income to chase the dream while someone else pays the mortgage, then sell when the market gets better. Get creative with your freedom.

Taking a plunge is not always easy, but as Veronica is so fond of saying when conquering her fears, “people do it everyday and don’t die.”

David, GypsyNester.com

YOUR TURN: What was your first home like? Have you thought about selling your nest? Have you sold your nest want to share your experience? Do have suggestions for parents with boomerang “kids” wanting to change their situation?

A simple way to track working time оn Mac

If you are a freelanсer, regardless of whether you are a web developer, designer or writer, then you probably understand what kind of efforts you sometimes need to make. That’s why time tracking programs are crucial for freelanсers. These programs serve as reminders, disсiplinary assistants, and motivators… CONTINUE READING >> 

If you are a freelanсer, regardless of whether you are a web developer, designer or writer, then you probably understand what kind of efforts you sometimes need to make, in order to keep patience and motivation. It is worth to stay focused on tasks rather than wander around in thoughts. When you manage the time by yourself, you may come across such stumbling blocks as distractions that consume a large part of this precious resource – time. Time is especially important for freelanсers who are paid for results, but not for time spent at work.

That’s why time tracking programs are crucial for freelanсers. These programs serve as reminders, disсiplinary assistants, and motivators both for single freelanсers and for working groups.

In this artiсle, we will show you the best tools for Mac that will help you to traсk your working time and spend it purpоsefully on work, but not on anything else.

1. Timing.

This appliсation uses an automatiс approach to an accounting of your time at the сomputer. As you know, this approach involves analyzing the applications you use and automatically cоunts time devoted to projeсts or other activities. This distribution occurs according to the rules you specify.

This approach is especially good for those who are working on several projects at once or simply for some reason do not want to be bothered with the constant start and stop of the timer. Just get your produсtivity and time tracker on Setapp and wоrk withоut any distractions.

2. On the Job.

It is a good tool for time tracking, that automatiсally detects the nоn-working time. Each time the timer starts, a new session will be сreated automatically. The program can also generate invoices based on customizable hourly rates.

On the Job allows you to organize perfeсtly the information about your сustomers by entering their сontact infоrmation (names, addresses), and apply different currencies to different clients.

3. Simple Time Track.

It is an extension for Chrome. After installation, it adds its icon to the right edge of the browser toolbar. Clicking on it appears the time-tracker interface: on top of the button for creating, exporting and deleting tasks, below is a list of tasks created earlier.

To start reсording the time, yоu need to add a new task and start the timer. The сountdown will continue until the timer stops. In the future, you сan return to any of the stоpped tasks and start the timer again. Additional time can be added to the previous calculations. This may be necessary in case the task can not be performed in one sitting and must be interrupted to do something else.

4. Timely.

The basis of Timely is a very good full-featured web calendar. Timely is able to download events automatiсally from any calendar that supports the iCal format. In this case, scheduling can be continued in another appliсation, and Timely can only be used to track the time.

Each task added to the сalendar is easy to review and edit by сlicking on it. In addition, for the eaсh task, you can set an approximate lead time. The total estimated time for all tasks related to the projeсt and the aсtual working hours are displayed above the calendar. Timely also has pages that allow you to view the history of the eaсh project and the history of each user’s work individually.

5. Yaware TimeTracker.

This application perfectly suits the managers that organize a group work in a company. This tracker for Mac keeps track of what employees do at the cоmputer and hоw much time they spend оn certain applicatiоns and websites. This information falls into a single database, where you can clearly see what time is spent in your company. Access to the general statistics is only from the head and trusted persons.

The “Statistics” button opens a detailed report. To the employer, it will help to identify staff problems and trends in the work of a particular person or the whole company. From the detailed statistics, it becomes immediately clear who is systematically late, whether the staff fulfills the planned time in a flexible schedule, who of employees abuse social networks, smoke or coffee breaks, etc.

These programs discipline and make the picture оf the wоrking day maximum clear. And the received statistics are the most valuable material for optimization of working processes.

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Some of The Best Kept Secrets Of Glasgow

Although it is often known for having a good sense of humor, it is a very serious place when it comes to its cultural heritage and points of interest. Glasgow is home to some of the most beautiful architecture, interesting festivals, an incredibly exciting music scene and some world-class galleries and museums… CONTINUE READING >> 

Although it is often known for having a good sense of humor, it is a very serious place when it comes to its cultural heritage and points of interest. While Edinburgh is the official capital city, Glasgow has long been considered the cultural capital of the country. It is home to some of the most beautiful architecture, interesting festivals, an incredibly exciting music scene and some world-class galleries and museums.

If you are taking a trip to Glasgow and have the best cargo carrier sorted for your car, to benefit fully from your visit, we have outlined some great sites you need to include in your itinerary. Many of which you may not have considered before.

Mitchell Library

Like many of the buildings in and around Glasgow, the Mitchell Library is a marvel to behold not just on the inside, but the outside too. It is the largest public library in the country and is home to resources on a wide array of subjects. One of the largest and most-renowned collections of manuscripts by Scottish poet Robert Burns can be found there, and you can also use the family history centre to plot your family tree. Throughout the year, the library plays host to a wide array of events, including Aye Write!, Glasgow’s famous book festival which best-selling authors such as Denise Mina, Irvine Welsh and Alexander McCall Smith have all made appearances at.

Ashton Lane

Although it is very easy to miss this hotspot, you will be annoyed that you didn’t take the time to find and meander along Ashton Lane. The street is just off Byers Road in Glasgow’s interesting West End. The street is cobbled and there are a variety of little restaurants and bars, as well as the popular Grosvenor Cinema and ‘chippy’ Ubiquitous Chip.

Necropolis

It may seem like a strange choice of tourist attraction, but trust us, Glasgow’s Necropolis is a stunning Victorian Cemetery that was designed using the Pere Lachaise in Parish as its inspiration and features something in the region of 3,500 stone monuments. Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the hugely influential architect from Glasgow, designed a Celtic cross on display there and there is a monument dedicated to the leader of the Protestant Reformation, John Knox. Although it is free to enter and you will have a nice time walking around it on your own, taking in the history – there are number of walking tours with guides held every month that can help you to appreciate it all the more.

The Kibble Palace

While the Botanic Gardens of Glasgow are the perfect place to enjoy a break from sightseeing and shopping; you should make sure to take time in your schedule to visit Kibble Palace. Designed by engineer and inventor John Kibble this is an intriguing greenhouse. There you will find requisite, intricately carved statues in marble in amongst the National collection of Tree Ferns, tropical palm trees and vividly coloured flowers. This is a must for all nature lovers.

St. Aloysius Church

As Glasgow has a long and historic connection to various faiths, there are a number of beautiful churches to take in the splendour of, but perhaps one of the most interesting is St Aloysius Roman Catholic Church. As well as taken inspiration based on the Church of the Gesu in Rome with its renaissance style opulence and is home to a copy of the amazing Our Lady of Montserrat monument, only of 2 found outside of Catalonia.

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5-Minute Guide to Choosing a Shark Vacuum Cleaner

Shark is now truly one of the best vacuum cleaner brands. It’s powerful, universal, and cost-reasonable. However, choosing a manufacturer is one thing, but picking the best Shark vacuum from all that variety – that’s where a real challenge starts… CONTINUE READING >> 

Shark is now truly one of the best vacuum cleaner brands. When choosing methods of cleaning it is powerful, universal, and cost-reasonable. However, choosing a manufacturer is one thing, but picking the best Shark Stick vacuums from all that variety – that’s where a real challenge starts. The truth is, different models of the same brand differ drastically.

Why Shark and not the other brand?

If you been out of following the vacuum cleaner industry, you might’ve missed the fact that this brand is so far one of the best manufacturers worldwide, surpassing Dyson as the number-one company in the US. On top lists, Shark vacuum cleaners ‘swim’ further and faster than most of their competition. Dozens of models each year, new design, and widen functionality. There are so many ‘sharks’ out there that you can literally get lost.

That’s where a list of reviewed models comes in handy. By picking a vacuum cleaner with no plan in mind, you risk settling for first not-so-bad option just to find out later that it was far from the best fit. Here lies the issue: all houses and apartments are different. If some model fits perfectly for your friend, it might not work for you. You should make a list of best Shark vacuums based on specific needs. Well, now you don’t have to, because we did it for you, along with a few Shark vacuum reviews. Just go through them and find the ones that work for your living space.

What to pay attention to while choosing Shark’s vacuum cleaner?

It’s not brain surgery, and it’s not going to be long and difficult. All you have to do is go through a short checklist and settle three main issues:

1) the type of the cleaner

2) additional features

3) finding the perfect model.

Cleaner type #1 – Robot cleaner

It is the fun way to get a boring thing done. It’s so fun that you can consider buying it as a gift – and people will actually love it (and use!). All you have to do is press a button, sometimes put a few settings, and watch the miracle. Yes, the smart robot cleaner is way more expensive than, let’s say, an upright one. It is yet worth the investment – but only if you buy a good one. Robot cleaners are fun and very tech-savvy (it’s the newest Shark vacuum breakthrough) but their suction and overall efficiency can suck. Especially if you fail to choose the right model.

Additional features: WiFi connectivity. You can choose a WiFi-connected model that will store information about its cleaning procedures so you can plan, monitor, and track the efficiency. That’s how you say ’yes’ to a smart cleaning.

Best Shark models:
• Connected to WiFi: ION Robot 750;
• Not connected to WiFi: ION Robot 720.

Cleaner type #2 – Handheld cleaner

The floor is not the only thing that could be cleaned by a vacuum cleaner. What about sofas, chairs, mattresses, beds? Handheld cleaner deals with these perfectly, actually being a leader for the furniture cleaning on the vacuum market. Cleaning furniture with the same cleaner you use for the floor is not hygienic. Also, it can damage the furnishing since the floor-oriented vacuums are way harsher. Luckily, it’s not something you can say about the handheld version.

Additional features: cordless power. You can walk from one room to another without struggling with cable and its length. It’s a more expensive option but also a more comfortable one.

Best Shark models:
• With cordless power: Pet Perfect II
• With no cordless power: Rocket handheld

Cleaner type #3 – Stick Vacuum

Stick vacuum cleaner is long and narrow, looking like, well… a stick. Their shape gives them agility and makes them a perfect options for big rooms and halls. It’s a vacuum that can deal with huge space, also a great version of vacuums for pet owners. Nevermind the height, stick cleaners are lightweight because of how narrow they are. The only issue there could be is that a stick vacuum takes a lot of space in the room. Before buying one, think whether you have a suitable place in mind.

Additional features:
• 2-in-1 vacuum (two nozzles in one model)
• Cordless power
• Flexible stick.

Best Shark models:
• 2-in-1 vacuum: Rocket ION;
• Flexible stick: ION Flex Duo Clean
• Cordless power: Flex Duo Clean
• No additional features: Navigator Free Style.

Cleaner type #4 – Upright vacuum cleaner

Upright cleaners use a rotating brush to pick up dust and pet hair. They suck the type of dirt that other vacuums often ignore. If you have pets, you know how often vacuums just refuse to suck pet’s hair for some reason, no matter how hard you try. Here it’s not the case. The brush is designed specifically to solve the pet-hair issue. Otherwise efficient, upright cleaners can, however, be noisy and massive. Great for big houses, not so good for small apartments.

Additional features:
• 2-in-1 vacuum;
• XL dustbin (you don’t need to clean the vacuum too often);
• Designed to pick up large debris.

Best Shark models:
• 2-in-1 cleaner: Rotator Pro Lift-Away;
• XL dustbin: Shark Navigator Pro Lift-Away
• For large debris: APEX Duo-Clean Lift-Away.

Cleaner type #5 – Canister Vacuum

By their design, canister vacuums are similar to upright cleaners, although smaller and shorter. Comparing to previous types, they are leaders in terms of noise control, maneuverability, and easier-to-carry. All these features combined – and you have a great cleaner for a small or medium-size apartment.

Best Shark models:
• Rotator Lift Away.

Tips before buying Shark vacuum cleaner

If you looked through our list and found that one perfect model, congrats. Don’t rush into buying it though – there are yet few things left to be done.

The thing #1 – Look the reviews

These recommendations are results of our testing. We try models of different surfaces and compare their technical characteristics, but we don’t use them for years. To know better, ask those, who do. Start with reading expert Shark vacuum comparison reviews to find out the professional opinion. People who deal with vacuums all their life, know how to choose a cleaner (and also give the details you could forget about – like insights about pet power brush).

The thing #2 – Make the decision beforehand

If we could give one advice about buying electronics, that would be: make the decision before you entered the store. This way, you limit the risk of being influenced by an irritating sales assistant or making the-last-moment choice.

The thing #3 – Don’t settle for the cheapest option

No, we are not implying that higher cost means better quality. However, chances are, that settling for the cheapest thing, you’d’ have to change it in a year or so. A vacuum cleaner is an investment for a long while – it will help you clean home for 5, hopefully, 10 years. Investing a little more won’t hurt.

If you can’t find the model you like, don’t worry about it for a minute. There are hundreds of vacuum cleaners only on Shark’s website. If you take a look at all of them, you will find a fit. Whatever challenge you face, many people surely face it too, and the company had already taken it into account. Good luck!

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