London Getaway

February 11th, 2010

London is a great place to live and work, with a lot of cultural diversity and a huge range of attractions, making it an exciting and fun place to live.

If you’re planning on moving house to London, then you’ll find that property prices vary significantly from one part of London to another and you if you’re moving to London for work, you may consider instead buying or renting somewhere in one of the surrounding counties Essex, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Surrey or Kent (starting to the North East of London and finishing South East of London). Read the rest of this entry »

Counting the cost of travel in London

February 11th, 2010

In 1900, motoring was a luxury hobby in Britain, and there were only 8,000 cars in the whole of Britain at the start of the 20th century; but by the end of the century the car population had soared to 21 million. The number of cars on the roads began to rise during the 1920s as manufacturers started to make small, lightweight and cheaper vehicles for a wider market. Cars at this time were still relatively expensive. The Austin Nippy, was at the top of the Austin 7 sports car range and cost £152 – about £8,500 in today’s money.

The boom in car ownership occurred in the 1950s and 60s. Car ownership in London quadrupled between 1950 and 1970 as standards of living rose and car prices fell. By the mid-1960s, there were 1.5 million cars registered in London and the numbers continued to rise until the end of the century when 2.2 million cars were registered at London addresses. Read the rest of this entry »

London Studio Apartment

February 11th, 2010

Although London is no longer on the top 10 list of the most expensive cities in the world, it still cannot be considered a place for cheap living. The exchange rate on the British pound isn’t favorable when compared to the US dollar, the Canadian dollar, and most other currencies for that matter.

So if you’re looking for an inexpensive place to live in London, a studio apartment is probably your best bet. They’re located all around the city, and most times they’re furnished, which is definitely helpful if you’re trying to conserve cash.

How do you find one? Follow these steps: Read the rest of this entry »

Hidden Treasures in London

February 11th, 2010

It was first opened in 1852, the stated mission of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London was to inspire designers, manufacturers and artists of the day. Now, with a brand-new set of galleries, the museum is hoping to inspire visitors by luring them back through the centuries.

Leonardo da Vinci’s notebooks, Gothic altarpieces and a room devoted to the Italian master Donatello are among a feast of treasures on show at the 10 new Medieval and Renaissance galleries at the museum, known locally as the V & A. In all, more than 1,000 years of history — from the fall of the Roman Empire to the end of the Renaissance — are surveyed in the galleries, which span three floors and more than 35,000 square feet in the east wing of the museum. Read the rest of this entry »

Hotel or Apartment

February 11th, 2010

The perfect getaway are holidays, its time to comfort yourself. You can relax in luxurious hotel rooms, relish your favorite delicacies and visit various places. But, all this requires a good amount of money. And this self indulgence can cost you all the more if you are on a vacation to London. London hotels are extremely expensive. If you wish to experience the world of comfort and luxury without causing a dent in your pocket, consider London serviced apartments.

You can find London Apartments in London’s most prestigious locations like Mayfair, Chelsea, Kensington, Hyde Park, Knightsbridge and many other parts of London. Every London apartment located at these places is unique in its own way and will offer you the comfort and convenience one gets in London hotels. Read the rest of this entry »

Science Museum London – Vacation with Education

February 11th, 2010

There are over 200 museums in London showcasing the art, culture, history, science and much more about London. Science Museum in London is one of them which has the collection of thousands of objects with their historical records.

Science Museum in London is a part of the National Museum of science and industry. This has turned out be a very famous destination among tourists and they enjoy coming here again and again. It has a huge collection of items and the best part is they keep on bringing new ones.

“Quality is never an accident but is always a result of intelligent effort” this quotation is very much applicable with this museum for its effort in bringing out the best on a consistent basis. Science Museum provides platform for young talent from across the globe. Read the rest of this entry »