As the capital city of England, London attracts visitors from all around the world, with estimates ranging from 26 to 30 million each year. This huge amount of people all want to see the sights that go a long way to making London what it is today; a thriving metropolis with a rich and diverse history that millions find totally mesmerizing.
As one of the most popular cities in the world, there are literally hundreds of places to visit and things to do that fill your days, depending on what you want and how much you want to spend and for many, the prime sights such as Buckingham Palace and Big Ben make up their time.
There are, however, places [...]
It doesn’t matter when you were born, everyone seems to have an affinity with a certain decade, although it is more often than not the one which occurs during adolescence that leaves the biggest imprint and the seemingly happiest memories.
It may have been the time when you discovered just what having a crush on someone felt like – or even worse, finding out that the feelings are not reciprocated.
It is normally a time when your hormones are all over the place, rash and spontaneous decisions make perfect sense and a time when you were going through the rebellious stage that was probably a nightmare for your parents.
While all of these things may have happened – some more [...]
The popularity of Formula One racing has grown to a point where it is now attracting a global television audience in excess of 520 million. The race meetings are attended by thousands of people who are all keen and willing to show their support for their favorite driver or team and pay a great deal of money for the privilege.
The amazing cars that you see today on the Formula One race track can reach flat out speeds of close to 220 mph (360kmh) and they still manage to achieve these speeds, despite the fact that their finely tuned engines are limited – if you can call it limited – to 18000 rpm.
This speed goes a long way to attracting the sponsorship deals [...]
For many people, there are two weeks of the year that they look forward to more than any other and that is a fortnight in the sun. Whether at home or abroad, it’s two weeks when you can let your hair down and enjoy life to the full.
Often taking several months to save up for, no matter how many different resorts you take a look at and which new destinations seem appealing, many people regularly return time and time again to the resorts and destinations that they have visited many times previously.
No matter where you go, as long as you have a good, relaxing time, that is all that matters, but sometimes, don’t you just wish that you [...]
One of my favorite parts of the Christmas holiday as a child was baking cookies with the family. The smell of cookies baking was a staple for the holiday season. We always made the traditional cookies — rolled and cut out sugar cookies and chocolate chip for example. But there are countless varieties of Christmas cookie recipes out there.
If you’re looking for some inspiration for your own Christmas cookies this year, check out this photostream. It just might leave your mouth watering.
Some of my favorite Christmas cookies are snickerdoodles and spritz cookies. What are your favorites? Share links to photos of this year’s cookies you’ve made or to your favorite recipes in the comments below.
Normally I decorate my Christmas tree in late November, keeping it up through December. This year I’m later than usual, finally decorating my tree over the next few days. Are you still waiting to decorate your own tree this year? If so, you might enjoy this photostream of others’ trees.
They’re perfect inspiration no matter what kind of Christmas tree you love. Short or tall. Full or sparse. Modern or traditional. Full of ornaments or relatively bare. And the ultimate battle of my own youth — white lights or colored ones.
Do you have photos of your Christmas tree (from this year or the past)? Why not share a link to one of those photos in the comments below to inspire [...]
Motorbike racing has come a long way in the last 50 or so years, from its humble beginnings it is now a multi million dollar affair that draws massive crowds. Its growth in popularity has been hard earned with a wealth of talented people blazing a trail in the deep seated belief that others will follow in their wake and take up the mantle.
They did just that and over the years there has been a plethora of brave people who have tested and pushed these machines to the limit – and sometimes beyond – paying the ultimate price for their effort.
There are far too many to name every one, but each does deserve recognition for the part that they played in making motorbike racing [...]
As Thanksgiving approaches, you might be thinking about what size turkey you should buy for your family’s feast or how you’ll cook this year’s turkey. But turkeys are more than holiday meals. They’re rather interesting animals — especially wild turkeys. Today let’s take a closer look by exploring some fun facts about these beautiful birds.
Here are ten facts about turkeys you might not have known.
A turkey’s body has between 5000 and 6000 feathers. A female turkey’s feathers tend to be brown for concealment (so they can safely stay in the nest with their eggs) while males have more colorful plumage that lets them show off and attract mates. [source] While wild turkeys thrive in the U.S. today, they [...]
One of the most famous parades in the U.S. is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. And one of the things it’s famous for is huge parade floats. These giant balloons float down the streets of Manhattan on Thanksgiving morning, guided by hoards of people controlling them with ropes. It’s truly a sight to see. I’ve only been to the parade in person once, when I was a young child. But ever since, I’ve tried to at least catch it on TV on the holiday.
If you’re unfamiliar with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and these cool character floats, you might enjoy this photostream. It features several popular balloons from recent years.
Do you regularly go to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day [...]
The saying goes that a change is as good as a rest and in most cases this is a good idea.
In others, however, it has the complete opposite effect.
We take huge swathes of jungle or rain forest or whatever we want, changing the landscape and the habitat forever with next to no regard for the creatures that have lived there, without bothering anybody, for centuries.
Most people have a favorite animal or one for which they have a soft spot because it looks so cute or cuddly, while some just like anything that is different or dangerous. Surprisingly, some of these are a long way down the road to extinction as their numbers are dwindling fast, in most [...]
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