Top 8 Hidden Gems To Visit On Holiday In Yorkshire, England
Yorkshire is a stunning part of the United Kingdom to visit. In fact, the Lonely Planet recently gave it 3rd place in its recent list of the top global places to visit, much to the delight of many Yorkshire folk. The county is generally characterised by its rugged countryside, bracing weather and the tough Northern […]
Treasures Not To Be Missed At Natural History Museum London
The Natural History Museum in London is one of the most famous museums in the city. Housing over 70 million specimens from the natural world, this museum attracts hordes of travellers each year. Some of the most prominent attractions of this museum include the fossilised skin of an Edmontosaurus, the horned Triceratops and the fabricated giant […]
Top 5 Chocolate Shops in Britain
With the Brits having the second-highest chocolate consumption rate in Europe, it’s a rating that Willy Wonka would be proud of. For the Brits, chocolate is the food of the gods, and London is chockfull of artisan chocolatiers. Preparing delicate epicurean delights for chocolate aficionados, there are five top chocolatiers that top the list. 1. […]
London Olympics – Differences between 1908, 1948 & 2012
Till date, London is the very first city to host the modern Olympic Games for the 3rd time. The city welcomed the world for the first time in 1908. The games came to town again the 2nd time in 1948 before our current 2012 Summer Games. Designbysoap created an interesting infographic to compare the differences between these […]
Numbers You Need To Know About London 2012
If you are a prodigitalian, this comprehensive infographic of the current Olympic Games by the numbers will definitely get you all excited! More statistics will be coming out in the next few weeks as the athletics battle it out on the Olympic Arena. Let’s just sit back & watch the games. Don’t forget to count! You […]
Your Ultimate Guide To London Olympic Venues
No matter where you reside in Central London, you will not be more than 30 minutes away from an Olympic venue. For instant, most events will take place at the ground-breaking 2.5 square kilometres Olympic Park in Stratford, a mere seven minutes away from the city centre by Olympic Javelin train. Others will be well spread around […]
Ukraine: Euro 2012 Host A Treasure Trove of History, Culture, Cuisine & Champions
The Eastern European country of Ukraine, which declared its independence from the former Soviet Union just over 20 years ago in 1991, is the second-largest country in Europe. It has a long, proud and diverse history, having survived many revolutions, political corruption, economic hardship and oligarchal rule for many years. Cultural Melting Pot It has […]
