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Christian churches have always been some of the most fascinating structures in the world. Interestingly, these churches not only served as places of worship but also as indicators of the city’s wealth and architectural prowess. The race to build the world’s tallest church was as fervent as the modern competition to erect the world’s tallest building. Before the introduction of the skyscraper, some of these churches were amongst the tallest building in the world. Here are the tallest church edifices on the planet.

1. Ulm Minster – Located in the German city of Ulm, it is the tallest church in the world and from 1890 to 1901 was the tallest building overall. The construction of the church commenced in 1377 and ended over five centuries later in 1890. Its steeple is 161...

Everyone loves going on holidays but no one likes paying for them, it’s a fact of life. Since most of the time money is a factor, many people would be happy to explore a new tourist destination without breaking the piggy bank. Saving money off your summer holiday is a smart thing to do, as you can put it toward other useful summer projects like a man and van removal, home renovation, new kitchen or whatever else you fancy! While some of the value destinations may seem a little out of place at first glance, taking a closer look and exploring their unique appeal will be worth it, and won’t cost you too much either.

Kosovo – Believe it or not, this formerly war troubled part of the Balkans is shaping up to be a favourite for independent, budget-minded travellers...

People who have moved house before know how complex and confusing the process can be, in terms of both prep work and logistics. When it comes to logistics, a good man and van removal company will handle the removal properly, without too many unnecessary hassles for you – no dramas there. Perhaps the problem lies more with the small specifics concerning the removal that usually drive people up the wall.

Packing seems to be one of the biggest issues for most people undergoing a house removal. Indeed, the ‘big pack up’ can seem like a tremendous hassles, and let’s face it – it is to an extent. However, the job can be made more manageable...

House removal is not the easiest of tasks as the average relocation requires specialised assistance but also imposes certain requirements on people undergoing the removal. Organising the removal project itself is not too much of a problem, as these days a good man and van removal company will quickly arrange and carry out the relocation. The issue of notifying all relevant organisations and institutions of your relocation and change of address could be more of a challenge though, so start the process well in advance and save yourself a ton of unnecessary hassles down the road.

Dealing with council tax obligations has been a problematic area for many people moving house from A to B...

At the moment, British law allows for an employer to financially assist staff who are undergoing a home relocation. This may be a valiant thing to do, but by doing it an employer involves themselves much more than just paying for the man and van removal costs. If a given company has such relocation assistance practices in place, employers (the company) needs to be aware of certain things. One of them is the new set of obligations imposed on employers who wish to do this. Employer assistance for staff home relocation brings specific tax, national insurance and reporting obligations upon the employer.

Employers can choose which particular item on the relocation expense list to assist with. HM Revenue and the UK Government have provided a basic list of expenses considered valid for most home ...

Moving overseas can be an exciting time, even once in a lifetime opportunity for many people. One such step is a major transition in life and there is a lot to consider and account for. From paperwork to accommodation and all in between, people moving abroad have their hands full. In the whole commotion of choosing the right man and van removal company, sorting out accommodation etc. it is easy to overlook some of the essentials of modern day life in another country – such as telecommunications. Most people would turn their smartphone or mobile device on the moment they touchdown in their new home country, no surprises there. Although most devices these days are fully compatible with the networks of many other countries, there are also certain fundamental differences and factors to consi...

Now that your home relocation is finally over, you can put all the stress and strain of months of preparation and execution behind you. Once the man and van people have done their job delivering your property and you have unpacked at least most of them, you can concentrate on what the future holds for you at your new place.

The tradition postulates that when you move in a house or an apartment, you should host a house-warming party. It is a great opportunity to gather family, friends and people you like at one place, and have a good time on top of it. Let’s go through some ideas for what your house-warming party can look like, so everyone attending, including you has a blast.

1)      For the summer months, the perfect idea for a house warming party is a BBQ...

Moving places, traveling to another country on business or holiday etc. are instances in which people need to make certain choices about packing, luggage, means of transport and other such. In the case of moving house, choices boil down to which items are coming along, and which ones are getting left behind. Any man and van removal company will say that the lighter the load the slimmer the price. The same applies when traveling overseas – airlines will charge more for heavier bags. This is one of the fundamental rules of moving and traveling. There are however other clever tips and tricks that should make the trip there and back more manageable and less stressful.

If you are the travel guide type, instead of bringing a paperback copy of your favourite travel guide, opt for its online ver...

As mentioned in the opening part of the article, the word ‘van’ although overlapping in general meaning, describes a slightly different type of transport or passenger vehicle in different English speaking countries around the world. Vans are the workhorse of choice for a multitude of businesses and industries worldwide.

In the United States for instance, van is also a boxy shaped trailer or a semitrailer used for transportation of goods. North Americans differentiate between a regular van and a refrigerated one. A normal transport van is usually called a dry van, whereas refrigerated vehicles are known as reefers in American English. In America, the train car carrying people’s luggage is also known as a van...

The professional removals industry and its lightweight version – the man and van industry relies solely on the use of specialised transport vehicles, commonly known as vans. Ever wondered how the van came about and how it became the preferred tool of the trade? Here is a quick history of the humble work van – the backbone of today’s removal industry.

The English word “van” describes a specialised motor vehicle designed for transportation of people and/or goods. Generally a van is a vehicle that is smaller than a conventional truck, but larger than a passenger car. However, the word van is actually used in different English speaking regions to describe slightly different types of transport vehicles. Originally, the word van was a shortened say and spell for the word “caravan” – the wo...