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What Are the Common Side Effects of Vaping? Posted by Kevin Ewbank on August 29, 2017 The most commonly asked questions relating to vaping are probably regarding side effects. The side effects of vaping are yet to be completely discovered, as the simple fact is, vaping has not been around long enough for researchers and scientists to present certified evidence of their true side effects over many years, or even decades, of continuous use. However, this doesn’t stop the media from constantly trying to cast a negative light over vaping... Read More

The 6 Surprising Countries That Have Banned Vaping Posted by Kevin Ewbank on August 14, 2017 Vaping regulations seem like they’re never-ending. What is legal in one country may be banned in another, which is both incredibly inconvenient while bringing a plethora of issues to the unaware vaper. Though, regulating the industry does come with obvious benefits, such as improved safety, less misuse of products, clamp-downs on fake e-cigarette distribution (more info on that here) among other benefits. Despite the added benefits, it has restricted the use of e-cigarettes and... Read More

The 10 Eye-Opening Facts About E-Cigarettes You Didn’t Know Posted by Kevin Ewbank on August 14, 2017 It’s no surprise that e-cigarettes are slowly taking over the globe, with many people now fully aware that it’s the number one best thing to help quit smoking (or at least, turn to a healthier alternative). As always, there’s much speculation and concern revolving around e-cigarettes and with that comes inaccurate facts and figures, making e-cigarettes look worse than smoking! So, before you get told by anyone who doesn’t understand the benefits of... Read More

UK Vapefest 2017 Posted by Kevin Ewbank on August 01, 2017 The e-cigarette market has exploded in recent years and we have seen a huge increase in the demands for quality products, e-liquids and devices. 2017 has certainly seen the vaping revolution and with that has come vape festivals. Vapefest is one of the UK’s biggest vape festivals and it is renowned as being ‘by vapers, for vapers’. Whether you’re a seasoned vaper or not, there is something at Vapefest for everyone. Admission: FREE! No ticket required. When: – Saturday... Read More

What We’ve Been Doing Since the TPD Regulations Posted by Kevin Ewbank on July 27, 2017 We’re getting asked a lot online and in store why we have stopped selling 20ml bottles and why certain flavours are now unavailable. We feel we must address this as we don’t want our customers to feel we have done this by choice. Regulations came into effect in May 2017 outlawing the sale of any bottle of e liquid containing nicotine in bottles larger than 10ml and any e liquid containing more than 20mg... Read More

Vaper’s Tongue: What is it, and How to Treat it Posted by Dan Woodford on July 27, 2017 While this may sound like quite a nasty thing to have, there really is nothing to worry about! Vaper’s tongue is simply what happens to some people when they excessively vape and numb their taste buds to certain foods. Vaper’s tongue happens unexpectedly, you could catch it within a few days, a few months or it might years before you even notice it. The main cause occurs when you try a new... Read More

The 7 Coolest E-Cigarette Designs of 2017 Posted by Kevin Ewbank on July 18, 2017 The e-cigarette industry is one that is constantly evolving. Every day, we see more weird and wonderful products released from their respective companies, opening up new avenues for the vape community.   Already, 2017 has introduced some wacky topics into the vaping world, just take a look at my Worst E-Juice Flavours article if you don’t believe me.   Recently, however, I’ve found an even stranger mix of e-cigarette products, some of which I can’t quite get my head... Read More

Top 5 Vaping Tips for Newbies Posted by Kevin Ewbank on July 03, 2017 I talk to numerous vapers who have only recently made the switch from smoking to vaping and It’s normal to feel overwhelmed as a first-time vaper. Like all things, it’s a learning curve but you shouldn’t let this deter you and if you stick with it until you find the perfect setup then you’ll be able to say goodbye to smoking forever.  1. Do Your Research If you’re just about to start vaping then it’s good to do... Read More