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Here we are again. Another year has gone by, we've enjoyed another Christmas, and we're left reflecting on what lies ahead. We'll all have done things we're proud of in the past year, and many of us will also be left wishing we'd done things a little differently. For hundreds of thousands of cigarette smokers across the globe, only one new year's resolution seems to come back to haunt them year after year - to quit smoking. Most smokers can't give it up cold turkey, and a huge percentage fail their first few attempts to quit. It's seriously difficult. If you're one of those people, staring ahead into 2018 and wondering if this year's going to be the year, don't just talk about quitting - take action. Make it easier for yourself by investing in a vape kit and enjoy a happier, healthier start to the year without depriving your body of those things it so desparately craves. Sound too good to be true? Read on... 

As the year draws to a close, it's a good time to reflect on the vaping trends that have come and gone. The changes in the industry and how vaping has evolved, both for retailers and consumers. We've had more research from the likes Public Health England and the Scottish NHS that suggest vaping is far less harmful than smoking tobacco laced cigarettes. On the other hand, places like New York State have decided to ban vaping in public spaces altogether, indicating that we still much to do in order to break down the vaping stigma that pervades. Whether you've been vaping for years or have just unwrapped your first vape kit for Christmas, there's a great deal to look forward to in 2018. Here are some vaping predictions based on how things are going so far... 

There's more to consider than meets the eye when it comes to vaping. Sure, it's easy enough to pick up a basic vaping pen, fill the tank up with you favourite e-juice and get going, but most vapers like to delve a little deeper and customise their vape. From altering nicotine levels and trying different flavours, to modifying coils and tanks to get the perfect hit, vaping can be a hobbyists deam if you care to get involved. One thing newcomers to vaping don't often think about are the kinds of batteries you use. If that sounds like you, read on... 

Most people pick up vaping as a healthier alternative to smoking. Vaping is tobacco free and has been scientifically proven to be less harmful than cigarettes, so it's certainly a useful tool when it comes to quitting. Dependency on cigarettes comes from two things - the addicitive qualities of nicotine and the behaviour associated with smoking. As well as getting 'hooked' on nicotine, we also get hooked into the act of smoking as part of our routine. The challenge smokers have is giving these things up, and vaping helps in a number of ways, including the ability to micro-manage nicotine levels. 

Vaping is going viral. Technology has allowed it to come on leaps and bounds in the past few years, and it's already helped millions of people give up smoking altogether. Bodies like Public Health England and the Scottish NHS actively support it as a healthier alternative to smoking, and more and more vapers are filling the streets by the day. If you're a smoker wanting to quit or are just curious about vaping then 2018 is probably the best time ever to get involved. 

We all know those people who smoke cigarettes reluctantly. Most have been smokers all their lives but they don't really enjoy it. It's their primary source of nicotine and, try as they might, they just can't give it up. They may have dabbled in vaping in the past or thought about taking the leap but haven't had the support or equipment they need to get started. Of course, some vapers still enjoy nicotine, but the difference is that they can accurately control the amount of nicotine they're taking in depending on which e-juice they choose. This customisation is perfect for those looking to quit nicotine, as it offers full control instead of the 'all or none' process of smoking a cigarette. 

Nothing is more important in your vape kit today than the atomizer you choose. A few years ago, that may not have been the case, but recent advancements have made the atomizer a real game changer when it comes to tailoring your vaping experience. Where there was once a basic atomizer in every e-cig you picked up (which you probably never gave a second thought about), there are now countless atomizers on the market and for an aspiring modder it can be difficult to know where to begin. Atomizers have made the journey from being simple disposables to rebuildable mods to help you push the boundaries of what you can achieve. Whether you're new to the vaping game or have been vaping for a while but have some questions about rebuildable mods, here's what you need to know. 

Many experts dubbed 2016 the 'year of the health product'. It got that moniker due to a shift in public awareness when it comes to staying fit and healthy. Health and fitness products like Fitbits and groceries such as almond milk and avacados saw a boom in places like the UK and US, denoting a general trend toward healthy living. In the same year, sales of vape kits and e-cigarettes rose 30% to £81m. It's safe to say that vaping is a booming industry and lots of people are getting on board, but it's curious that while sales are booming during these 'health conscious' times, places like New York state are laying out public bans. Why? Can vaping really be part of an internation health kick, or do we simply have our heads in the clouds? 

Now that 2017 is drawing to a close, it's a good chance to look back across the year and see what's happened in the world of vaping. There's no doubt it's been monumental. We've had a landmark study from Public Health England which claims that vaping is 95% less harmful than tobacco. Despite vaping being banned in some public spaces around New York, it's still booming in popularity. And last but not least, cigarette sales are falling in key markets like the UK and US. This may not be good for the government's purse (think tobacco tax), but it's certainly good news for everyone else. It's largely down to smokers who want to become ex-smokers, and how vaping helps them achieve it. If you're currently hooked on cigarettes and think that, like thousands of others, you may be able cut them out of your life by vaping as a healthy alternative, where do you start? 

There a lots of do's and don'ts when it comes to using vape batteries, so much so that it can often be a bit overwhelming for newcomers to wrap their heads around. Depending on what kind of vaper you are, your kit will carry a lot of clout in terms of battery power, so it's a good idea to read up on the risks and benefits of different vape batteries before you invest. In many ways, vape batteries are at the very heart of your vaping experience, so they're a good thing to get right.