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London is full of interesting, and some genuinely odd places. Those include even restaurants. Some of the finer establishments of the industry that are scattered across the territory of the capital are absolute musts for people who like unconventional eateries and tasty cuisine. If you are moving into the areas where the restaurants on our list are located, your exploration of your new place of residence should definitely begin from there. A nice meal in fun surroundings is the best way to unwind after a stressful home moving experience, trust us. Even if those diners and restaurants are not in your immediate surroundings, make sure to check them out anyway next time you are feeling up to an adventure.

• Bunga Bunga on 37 Battersea Bridge Road in Battersea is one of the first places you sh...

Living and working in a small town can be great but what happens when you are contacted by a large company which is seated in a big city? If you have just accepted such a job here are some tips that will allow you to ease the transition and facilitate your upcoming relocation.

Before you start screaming and jumping around as if you have hit the jackpot, ask for a written offer. Before signing it, research the company online and learn more about the city in which it is located. If everything is fine by you, discuss the proposition with your significant other (if you are in a relationship) before you sign it. If your spouse or partner doesn’t mind moving then sign the offer. This way your new employment will be officialised and your new employer cannot change his mind at the last minute.

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There is no need to tell you that a healthy diet is crucial in order to protect yourself from disease, stress and exhaustion. The best strategy to take up in order to make sure that you eat balanced meals that are good for you are to go for food that is seasonal. And since autumn has already arrived, it is logical enough to go for the foods that are available this time of year, like:

• Sweet potatoes. Ignore the fact that they actually have nothing to do with potatoes per se, because they are, technically speaking, storage roots. No one can deny though that they are tasty, and that they are rich in vitamin C and other nutritious elements that can only do good to you, like beta-carotene...

London is home to numerous football clubs, some of which are amongst the most famous on the planet. Here are all the clubs that represent the English capital in the world of professional football.

West Ham United – Founded as Thames Ironworks in 1895, this popular football club was renamed to West Ham United in 1900. In 1904 it started playing its home matches on Boleyn Ground a stadium which they will leave in the summer of 2016 in order to relocate to the London Olympic Stadium. Their current stadium was designed by Henri Pilipe Tiite Parker and is located in Upton Park in East London. The ground has a capacity of 35.016 spectators and is one of the largest stadiums in the city...

There is nothing worse than the exhaustion from all the stress and strain that follows your home relocation. It gets even worse, if you have a family involved in the whole process. Fortunately, there are several good ways to kick back and relax together with your loved one and your kids after the people from the man and van company have delivered the last boxes. One of those ways is to prepare a quick dinner and put on a good old family-friendly film. Here are several propositions from our favorite family flicks:

• Chitty Chitty, Bang Bang

A kid’s friendly version of James Bond created by no other but Ronald Dahl in collaboration with Ian Fleming...

Generally caves are dark, humid, moist and unattractive places that don’t attract visitors. However not all caves are the same, as some of them are incredibly beautiful and breathtaking. Here are some of the most amazing ones in the world.

Eisriesenwelt Cave – Located in Austria it is the largest ice cave in the world with a length of approximately 50 kilometres. The cave was discovered in 1879 and has numerous interconnected chambers. The ice formations that cover the cave’s walls are in different colours due to the diverse mineral content of the walls.

Fantastic Cave Pit – This fascinating cave is situated in Ellison Caves, nearby Lafayette Georgia. It is 178.6 metres deep, which makes it the deepest cave in the United States...

There is no doubt that London is one of the European capitals with the longest history and cultural importance. So, no wonder why every corner of the city is overwhelmed with spots that are both culturally and historically relevant. They, in some sense or another, shape the vision we have not only about London itself, but the world too. A comprehensive list would be so long that an ordinary blog post would not suffice, so let’s just have a look at some places that are most prominently featured in the landscape of the mind that is evoked when one hears the name London:

• Big Ben and the House of Parliament. There is literally no film, or even book that takes place at least partially in London that does not feature those two...

Many people will tell you that life nowadays is too stressful and full of hassle. This is true, but does it mean that you are obliged to feel stressed out and worried all the time? We taught that would be your answer. Even in most horrific situations there is a way to keep calm. The ability to stiff upper lip and don’t worry too much about stuff is vital, if you want to overcome the obstacles fate always puts in your way in a more productive manner. And if that is not enough as an incentive for you, think about the fact that life is too short to worry about things that actually doesn’t matter.

Let’s have a look at some of the most stressful situations ordinary people face. The list is compiled by the World Health Organization based on studies on what health problems does excessive st...

The amount of items and pieces of machinery that we take as a given in our everyday lives is simply overwhelming – no one can deny that. And even though we don’t notice their presence, if for some reason or another we are left without them, the disturbance we are going to feel would be quite impressive. Elevators are one of those things.

Elevators are an integral part of modern society, quite like cars, airplanes and fast-food. They have both commercial and residential purposes, come in various shapes and have the one thing in common that no high-raised building can efficiently function without them. Imagine your horror when if you live on the eight floor and the lift is out of order...

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...