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Tourism: 5 royal visits to London.

1- Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace is naturally at the top of the list of 5 royal visits in London. As the official royal residence of the new King Charles III, this palace has 775 rooms! During the visit, you will only discover a part of it, corresponding to the State Apartments reserved for ...

25
May
2023

5 good reasons to go to London in autumn

hese 120-hectare botanical gardens rich with an incredible collection of plants and trees from around the world is one of the 5 good reasons to go to London in autumn alone. Come stroll through one of the world's largest botanical gardens and admire its magnificent Victorian greenhouses! The larg ...

18
Oct
2022

Banning junk food advertising reduces risk of obesity

ote diseases such as obesity and diabetes. To avoid encouraging consumers to eat them, British authorities decided to ban junk food advertising on London transport since 2019. And, in just a few months, this simple measure has proven its worth. A positive effect on obesity rates The ban on ju ...

15
Sep
2022

Television: Charles III's coronation in 5 questions.

"When will the coronation take place?" King Charles III will be crowned on Saturday, May 6, 2023 in London, England. However, the festivities will continue for the following two days. The official coronation website (link below) refers to the "Coronation Weekend," which will run from May 6 to May ...

03
May
2023

Wildlife Photographer of the Year: an animal photography contest

his competition has existed for over half a century. The Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition was initiated by the Natural History Museum of London and BBC Wildlife about sixty years ago. The first edition took place in 1964. Initially, the competition included only three categories, but it ...

08
Nov
2013

Valentine's Day: 3 romantic destinations in Europe

1- London According to a ranking offered by the website Wethrift, the most romantic city in the world is London in the UK. London takes the top spot in this ranking, ahead of Paris, the French capital of love and Barcelona in Spain. This ranking is based on 8 criteria including the number of ...

10
Feb
2022

Guy Fawkes Night: Origin and Traditions of November 5th in Great Britain

rthrow King James I of England and Protestant rule, English Catholics led by Robert Catesby and Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up the House of Lords in London during a ceremony where the king was expected to be present. On the night of November 5, 1605, Guy Fawkes and his accomplices placed 36 barrel ...

03
Nov
2023

ABBA: 5 things to know about the band's comeback

nterview with The Guardian in late October. 4- A show is planned in 2022... with avatars ABBA's big comeback also came with the announcement of a London show in 2022. The band members, considering themselves too old (as they are between 71 and 76 years old today) will not take the stage in th ...

08
Nov
2021

Sherlock Holmes: biography and history of the character

is only known relative is his older brother Mycroft, who holds important positions with the British government. Holmes lives at 221b Baker Street, London, where he works as a private detective. His landlady is Mrs. Hudson. He began his detective work in 1878 and met Dr. Watson, his friend and bio ...

07
Jan
2010

James Whistler at the Musée d'Orsay: 5 good reasons to visit this exhibition

painter. Born in 1834 in Massachusetts, Whistler apprenticed and began working as an artist in Paris between 1855 and 1859. Even after moving to London, he maintained a close connection to the Parisian art scene, exhibiting alongside the Rejected in 1863. At 110 rue du Bac, not far from th ...

22
Feb
2022

5 Halloween traditions from around the world

nd! This colorful tradition has witches, zombies, fantastical animals and other bizarre creatures parading through the city. 2- A zombie walk in London In the English capital, it is another kind of parade that is part of the traditions of Halloween. To celebrate October 31 in London, UK in a ...

20
Oct
2022

Google Maps: discover cities in 3D with Immersive View

hen it was launched, this novelty has just been extended to 5 major cities in the world. The cities that are now fully available in 3D are: - London - New York - Los Angeles - San Francisco - Tokyo Moreover, Google announced that this option will be extended to other c ...

14
Feb
2023

Dubai: the destination of all records

Dhabi, which is less known to tourists... Despite its relatively recent history, this city has nothing to envy the world's largest cities such as London or New York! In fact, it is nicknamed the Manhattan of the Middle East for its impressive skyscrapers. This 4100 km² megalopolis installed ...

15
Mar
2023

Unusual: 5 things to know about the Las Vegas Sphere

d if you regret having to cross the Atlantic to benefit from such cutting-edge technology, know that another sphere of this type could soon be born in London! The MSG Company, which is behind this project, is negotiating with the metropolis of London to obtain all the necessary authorizations. The ...

21
July
2023

Where to travel according to your zodiac sign?

torini, its black sand beaches and iconic sunsets embody the serenity sought by Taurus. Gemini, curious and communicative, will thrive in Barcelona, London, and Singapore. Barcelona, with its eccentric architecture and lively alleys, will stimulate Gemini's curiosity. London, a cosmopolitan metropo ...

10
Nov
2023

Alice Milliat: The Creator of the Women's Olympic Games

cs, she became known for her sporting achievements in rowing, swimming, and field hockey. In the 1910s, she even became a rowing champion. It was in London that this young woman from Nantes was able to try all these disciplines. After her marriage to Joseph Milliat in London in 1904, she lived in E ...

25
July
2024

Time zones: origins and functioning

two meridians 15° apart and extends from North Pole to the South Pole. The first spindle or zero spindle is centered on the Greenwich meridian near London. It is from this point that time is determined worldwide, called the origin time or Greenwitch Mean Time (for Greenwitch Mean Time). Movin ...

06
Aug
2008

Isle-sur-la-Sorgue: 5 things to do on site

urch. The Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is best known as one of the top destinations for antique hunting and ranks third in the European flea market, just after London and Saint-Ouen! But it also houses another treasure from the past: the Notre-Dame-des-Anges Collegiate Church, rebuilt in the middle of the 17 ...

30
June
2010

"The Brocante and Antiques Fair in Isle-sur-la-Sorgue"

Sorgue, located 24 km from Avignon, is a charming town in Vaucluse. But did you know that it is also the third European hub for antique trade, behind London and Saint-Ouen? In the town, the antique and art sector employs over 250 professionals (antique dealers, second-hand dealers, merchants). A lo ...

14
Mar
2014

15 foods to relieve stress

Fortified milk is an excellent source ofvitamin D, which is thought to promote happiness. A 50-year study by the Institute of Child Health at UCL in London linked reduced levels of vitamin D to an increased risk of panic and depression in 5,966 men and women. Those with adequate vitamin D levels ha ...

22
May
2020