England’s capital is very well known for being among the most expensive places to live in not only in the country, but in the entire world as well. Even though the metropolitan area covers some 3000 square miles, its population varies between estimated from 8 to 13 million people. This makes one of the most important resources in an urban environment – space – pretty pricey, and this reflects on the amounts of cash a person has to part with in order to buy an apartment or a house in London. Over the years several areas in London however have become even more expensive than others. Let’s have a look at some of those. Kensington Kensington is part of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, located in the W8 postal area of the capital. Kensington is traditionally an expensive place to live in, but there are many good reasons for that. It is a very well developed district, located quite near to Central London. One of the biggest pros of purchasing a property here are the low crime rates. This is only logical, bearing in mind the fact that Kensington is home to institutions such as French Consulate, French Embassy Cultural Department and the London Oratory. The character of Kensington is defined by the large number of Italian and Dutch gardens to be found within its territory. Those add up to the unique landscape and make it a very beautiful locality to settle down in. ChelseaBeing the second main area in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, the district we are talking about here is a very well known part of London. This is mainly because it lends its name to the Chelsea F.C. even though the club is no longer based here. Chelsea used to be a rather bohemian place in character, with many artists and writers who used to live here in the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. After that it played a very important role in the Swinging 60s. Today Chelsea is home to boutiques by nearly all major fashion brands, as well as high-end art galleries and homes that are among the highest priced on the market. Some notable residents of Chelsea, past and present, include:
Knightsbridge Looking for a really pricey place in London? Well, how about Knightsbridge, where the average price for an apartment reaches the astounding 4.3 million pounds, while the highest rated property here, the legendary 1 Hyde Park is valued at 140 million pounds. Knightsbridge is a vibrant high-end shopping area as well. Many properties here are owned by no other but the Duke of Westminster. Several notable buildings that are to be found within the territory of Knightsbridge include the Embassy of Libya, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Hyde Park Barracks of the Household Cavalry and many others. Very few people can afford to buy or even rent a property in Knightsbridge – it is reserved to be a home to some of the richest people on the planet. Many of those include princes and sheiks from the Arab world, who at least in recent years are buying and selling properties in Knightsbridge as a form of investment as crazy. Mayfair If you are blessed enough to have found accommodations in Mayfair that you can afford, then you can be really happy. Mayfair is right on the east edge of Hyde Park, which means that we are talking about one of the most beautiful areas in Central London at the current moment. The area contains the highest concentration of Five Star Hotels in London as well, so no matter whether you are looking for long-term or short term luxury accommodations in the capital, Mayfair is not going to disappoint you. Mayfair is well known among lovers of classical music, because it used to be home to George Friedrich Handel, the famous composer. Today his house is the only museum that is geographically within the territory of Mayfair – that is of course the Handel House Museum. The name of the area, by the way, comes as one can easily guess, from the May Fair that used to be taking place on what is now Shepherd’s Market. The first May Fair took place in 1686, and the final one was in 1764. After that year the venue was changed to Fair Fields in the East End of London’s area in Bow. Notting Hill Located right to the north of Kensington, Notting Hill is another pretty expensive place to consider buying a property in. Many people know the name of the area because of the 1999 film of the same name starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts. The interesting thing about Notting Hill is that in contrast to the other areas we have mentioned on this list, it used to be rather run-down well until the 1980s. A couple of decades later it is already a high-end place with a lot of expensive shops, restaurants and of course – houses and apartment on the territory of Notting Hill. The character of the district is defined by many tree-lined streets with large terraces of Victorian houses that are directly transporting you into another age and time. It contributes greatly to the appeal of the area, and this combined with the attractive location at a walking distance from Central London, can help explain the high property prices here. Notting Hill is divided into several quite distinct areas – Landbroke Grove, Notting Hill Gate, Portobello Road, Westbourne Grove and North Kensington, which is today referred to by estate agents as the super rich area of London. List of the most expensive cities in the world to live in*
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let's face it, it happens even to the best, the company needed to make some budget cuts, your sector was underperforming or your manager had a cousin in need of exactly your place. Considering how easy it is to get laid off nowadays there is absolutely no shame in it and most often it is not your fault by any measure. While you might not be the one to blame the fact that you are in need of a job still stays and you have to get going immediately to find yourself some new occupation. This is a quick guide to get you back up on your feet and out there, ready to fight tooth and claw for a workplace (the motivation you need to actually make it in this endeavor). 1. Get your life in order while we might not be going into details as to what happened exactly that led to you being out of work but oftentimes losing your source of income has a traumatic effect on your entire life. Whether it was sheer bad luck, or you are a young person who still has to gain life experience, there is no excuse for mopping about and feeling self pity (just don't do it, it is poorly disguised narcissism). It is easy to slip into deep depression, but that is not going to help you in any conceivable way. Instead with the abundance of time you temporarily (hopefully) you have at hand you can fix anything that is wrong with your existence: relationships, education, health. It might seem irrelevant, but in the grand scheme of things somebody who has his life set straight is always going to be preferred by employers. 2. Learn from your mistakes While it might not be your fault you got the boot, almost certainly you could have done something about it beforehand. Managers rarely fire indiscriminately (yes, even the biggest jerks)and usually base their decision your quality as an employee. You have to be honest with yourself on this one. Maybe you failed to perform well, you lacked motivation, the necessary people skills, etc. The list goes on, but the point is that you need to look into your mistakes and figure out a way to avoid them next time, because let's say you do land a job, what then? Are you just going to get kicked out again for the same reason. 3. Find something to pass the time with You might be looking for a new job for a while, so you might as well do some things that you didn't have the chance to do before: pick up a hobby, learn to play a music instrument, write a book. This way you will still improve yourself and who knows you might even find a new vocation. 4. Work part time
To fill in the time you now have and keep some money flowing in, you could take up a part time job. Sure the pay will be less, but you are still doing something. This kind of jobs typically offer flexible conditions and can be quit on a short notice without any sort of repercussions. If you do well enough in your job, and you even decide that it suits you even positions that seem dead-end have some room in which you can rise and get the benefits of it. To land a decent part time job you should evaluate what your marketable skills are, perhaps you are good at maths, perhaps at languages, or you have some skill few other people have. You can either tutor people or offer up these skills to the highest bidder. You can pursue a career in education or if your talents allow it even become an artist. Whether you are a resident of the capitol of the UK, a tourist visiting or thinking of moving to London, this marvelous city has a variety of attractions to offer you. One of the most interesting events that you can visit are its renowned music festivals. Summer is perhaps the only time of year the otherwise gloomy and damp London has a change of heart and actually becomes a great place to spend time outside. While the grannies and moms with little kids would surely be heading for one of the many parks located there, most young people are probably looking for a place to enjoy life with their peers. Here is a list of the best 5 estival music festivals (it was too hard to resist) in no particular order, that go down in London: 5. Citadel festival If you are a fan of the finest examples of food, art and entertainment that the best of the Local talents have to offer then the Citadel Festival is the place to be. The idea behind this one is to bring all the people from different backgrounds from the community together to enjoy a day in the pleasant atmosphere that is offered there. The festival has few restrictions regarding the age of the attendees, which means you need not worry about the children, you can bring them with you and have a blast, needless to say the venue has places where you can leave them to enjoy some solitude. As far a music is concerned the key things are that it is family friendly and that there are very little restrictions regarding genres. On stage you can see both local talents as well as popular groups. This is not a purely music festival however - it has a variety of different workshops you can visit and many little events you can participate in. 4. 51st state festival If you are more of a house fan, this American-made event is just right for you. Well it is not exclusively dedicated to house music per se, it's more of an event that celebrates the work of DJ's and includes genres such as garage, disco, soul, dancehall, etc. Everybody looking for a place to relax and dance to their heart's content is welcome. Designed by DJ's from Chicago and New York, the festival is held in a variety of locations, all linked somehow to modern dance music. It aims to connect the US, the Caribbean and Britain trough their love for the music. The venue serves as an attraction to both famous and rising DJ, who are all eager to participate and entertain the huge crowd present. 3. Visions Festival This one-day-long event is quite different from the rest of the music festivals we are used to. You will not find this festival promoting huge names in the music industry as it encourages only young and ambitious talents. This isn't a purely music festival as well: you can enjoy one of the many craft beer shops and activities there. Across 5 different venues you can find rising stars not only performing for the exalted crowd but also spending quality time with them. Expect them to enjoy a drink from one of the many small stands that have been set up for the festival , with you. The performers here are a part of the public and your friends, you will find none of the separation of the loving public and the artist at Visions Festival so present at other such events, here. 2. South West Four Picking up with the first on our list to take place during the Bank holidays it is the event all dance, techno and trance lovers in London are excited about. For 12 years this festival has never failed to provide us our much needed dose and a bit more of the best names in the scene. Definitely the best event that caters to the desires of dance music enthusiasts. South West Four features an ever greater variety and quality of performers this festival has evolved into one of the most respected such events in Europe. The crown jewel of the event are of course the DJ's but this festival presents an awe inspiring spectacle of special effects in addition to the music of the best in the genre. Expect grandiose laser show and fireworks that put even the Chinese new year to shame. Get yourself a pair of sunglasses and get raving. 1. Notting Hill Carnival Unless Hugh Grant has decided to pop buy with a beer in hand I doubt you would be seeing much of his awkward charms at this event. What you will be getting is one hell of a good time. If you love parties (everyone that is) then you are cordially invited to enjoy your weekend at the Notting Hill Carnival, currently the Biggest carnival in Europe. Ironically it is outside of the carnival season. It is really hard to describe everything you can see there which says a lot about the event in by itself. You can see this spectacular celebration of the multicultural history of London during the August bank holiday, where everybody comes out of their cozy homes to enjoy this one-of-a-kind holiday. The most prominent participants are the Caribbean community with their extravagant plumed costumes. This Carnival which was first held in 1966, has grown so large today that you need to consult an official guide or use one of the apps, created specifically for it. No matter how hard you try however it is impossible to see everything this carnival has to offer, which is not necessarily bad because once you have been exposed to it no doubt you will be yearning to come back next year. While this list is way too short to showcase all the festivals that take place during the warm months of the year in London and there is most certainly much more to say about the ones here. However no matter where you choose to go you will never have a dull moment in London in the summer. London is visited by tens of millions of British and international tourists every year. What makes the city so attractive? Well, some reasons are self-evident, others are not so. The fact remains that if you are wondering where to start your exploration of England, London should be on the top of your list.
We all want to look good, don’t we? And no I am not talking about staying fit and having perfect bodies. Of course we are after that as well but this time we are addressing people’s outfits. And most specifically men’s outfits. We live in a time where we have an abundance of cloths of all sorts. We are allowed to express ourselves through the way we dress. Our look sets up the first and probably the most important impression we give people when we meet them. That being said even though we live in modern times there is a certain principle regarding men’s clothing that never changes. A well-dressed man always affects others to his advantage. We need to combine the conservative and liberal trends in order to maximise our results. Nothing should be overlooked. We all know how when we talk about a woman’s appearance we immediately think of at least 10 things that need to be in order. We start from the hair, go through clothes, discuss jewelry, cosmetics and even accessories. It is (or at least was) believed that when we talk about men this many things are never needed. But that’s wrong nowadays. Men have plenty of things to consider when they choose how to look. We might not need to decide between a dress or a skirt but there are other specifically men’s things that need to be taken seriously. Pay attention to your:
First of all you need to dress properly for the occasion. If you are invited to family dinner feel free to dress the same way you would dress if you worked in an office where you do not communicate directly with big clients. For example a shirt and pants would suffice. You can put on jeans but maybe that type of jeans that kind of looks like pants. It is not a good idea to wear sneakers, choose the right pair of shoes instead. Wearing a tie is optional but it’s almost never a bad idea. This type of outfit is not formal. Many people think that men wearing shirts with ties look too serious. This is not true, we are simply used to seeing so many casually looking guys that we think everything else is a bit too serious. Pick up clothes that fit you. This is extremely vital. Even the most expensive clothes would look awful on you if they are too big or too small for you to put on. Your shirt needs to be nicely tucked into your pants. It should go in at least 6 inches in order to stay in and not pop out. Next think about the colours. Do not combine very bright and exotic colours together. For example an orange shirt with purple pants. This will show a big level of distaste on your side. You can never go wrong with a dark blue shirt and black pants. Just never combine brown with black – this is the worst. You can also go for blue pants and a white shirt. A nice addition here would be a brown belt and leather shoes. If it is cool outside put on a jacket. You have many options here too but maybe a sports coat is the best. You can take it from another suit that you own but make sure it doesn’t look too formal. The colour here is also important. You can combine greenish jackets with black pants. If your jacket is black the colour of the pants can be pretty much any kind. If you are attending a more official gathering consider adding a cravat to your look. This is a special sort of soft scarf mostly silk that is tied in a certain way and tucked into your shirt around your neck. It will give you this special distinguished look. Just don’t go for anything flamboyant. You are not a rock start so you probably can’t pull it off. Guys that play in bands such as AC/DC or Aerosmith can wear all that crazy stuff and it looks good on them.
Since ancient times humans have been consistent into conquering new territories in order to expand their nations. Whether we are talking about the Greeks, Romans or Mongols, it has always been the same scenario which the Romans described as “veni, vidi, vici” which translated from Latin means “I came, I saw, I conquered”. And throughout time some of these nations became large empires that rules vast territories that expanded throughout one or several continents. Here are some of the largest empires that the Earth has seen. Ottoman Empire The Ottoman Empire is also known as the Turkish Empire and it became an empire with the conquest of Constantinople in 1453. Mehmed II the man who has conquered Constantinople became the first Ottoman Emperor. The empire lasted for over six centuries until it was abolished in 1922. At its peak the empire parts of Asia, Europe and Africa. Macedonian Empire Alexander the Great is perhaps the best military commander to have walked under the sun. This aim as the King of Macedon was to reach the “ends of the world and the Greater Outer Sea”. Motivated by his goal he was able to conquer lands that spread from the Ionian Sea to the Himalayas in Asia. Tang Dynasty The Tang Dynasty is arguably the strongest Chinese dynasty in history. At its peak the empire had a population of over 80 million people and had an army of hundreds of thousands men who defended it from the Inner Asian forces. Aside of being a military force, the Tang Dynasty also played an immense role into the flourishing of the Ancient Chinese art and culture. Golden Horde Khanate The Kipchak Khanate more commonly known as the Golden Horde was founded in the 13th century in the northwestern parts of the Mongol Empire. Originally a Mongol and later a Turkish khanate, this empire lasted for a very short period of time but managed to leave its mark in the history of the world. Mauryan Empire The Mauryan Empire was established by Chandragupta Maurya in 322 B.C and was the largest empire ever on the Indian subcontinent. The empire strived because of its successful agricultural productivity and advancements in trade and commerce. A total of three religions (Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism) were practice throughout the empire. Han Dynasty The Han Dynasty lasted for over four centuries and is considered to be the golden age of China. A testament to this is the fact that the Chinese script is referred to as the “Han characters” and that a large portion of the Chinese population refers to itself as the “Han people”. Roman Empire Without a doubt the most popular empire in history! The Roman Empire lasted for over 1.500 years and laid many of the fundamental components of the modern world. The empire played an important role into the development of forms of government, architecture, philosophy law, religion and language, particularly in Europe. Sassanid Empire The Sassanid Empire existed during the late Antiquity period and is known to be one of Persia’s most important ears. The empire starched from China and India to Africa and Europe and played a pivotal role into the development of Asian and European medieval culture. Japanese Empire The Japanese Empire was the largest maritime empire in history. The empire spanned over 7 million square kilometers and was so strong that it collapsed only after the US president Harry S. Truman bombed the cities of Nagasaki and Hiroshima with atomic bombs. Achaemenid Empire Cyrus the Great founded the first Persian Empire during the 6th century. The empire was known as the Achaemenid Empire and was named after King Achaemenes. It spread from the Indus Valley in the east to the northeastern borders of Greece. At its peak the Achaemenes Empire was home to 44% of the world’s population. This makes the empire the largest in history if the empires are ranked by world population percentage. Empire of Brazil The Empire of Brazil became the seat of the Portuguese Colonial Empire, but was made into an independent empire by Pedro I, who was the son of King Dom Joao VI, who had established the Empire of Brazil was the Portuguese had conquered the country. The Empire of Brazil was abolished in 1888 when its ruler was Pedro II, son of Pedro I. Rashidun Caliphate After 24 years of conquest, the first of four caliphs in Islam’s history spanned over a vast territory which included:
The empires longevity was mainly due to its systematic economic policies and strategies such as the public treasury and the Bait-ul-Maal French Colonial Empire The French Colonial Empire extended over 12 million square kilometers and existed from the 17th century to the late 1960s. During the 19th and 20th century it was the second largest colonial empire in the world, next to the British Empire. Umayyad Caliphate The second of the four Islamic caliphates spanned over 5 million square miles and was the largest Arab-Muslim Empire in history. The period is described as the Arab Golden Age and had an administration system that is considered by many to be the best in history. The capital of the Umayyad Caliphate was Damascus which is modern day Syria’s capital city. Russian Empire The Russian Empire existed from 1721 until 1917 when it was abolished by the Russian Revolution. The empire spread from East Europe, across Asia to North America. At its peak the empire had a population of 125.6 million inhabitants. Mongol Empire The empire was founded in 1206 in modern day Mongolia by the legendary Genghis Khan who was declared the ruler of all Mongols. In 1279 the empire had spread across Asia and had reached Eastern Europe and covered an area of 33 million square kilometers. |
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