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Interesting Architecture: Porte Cochere

What is a Porte Cochere? A porte cochere is a French-designed shelter used in the old days for carriage parking. When I say the name porte cochere, you probably do not know what I am talking about. ...

2 comments    homes garage washington d.c
image from englishmonarchs.co.uk  This portrait hangs in Buckingham Palace77

London, Three Great Days. Day Three

Final segment of a three-parter on the fantastic sights of London. Geared toward the first time visitor, this day's sights include Westminster Abbey, Kensington Palace, Victoria and Albert Museum.

10 comments    travel london palace
Are leaders born or are they made?77

Are leaders made or are leaders born?

The age old question. Are leaders made or are they born? My belief on this – I believe that a leader is made, not born. Why do I say that? Before going further, lets be clear on one distinction – when we...

0 comments    business how to careers
Most of us can only dream of lying in the sun in some tropical Paradise any time soon. Why not be a tourist in your own area instead?70

Be A Tourist In Your Own Town

Most of us can only dream of lying in the sun in some tropical Paradise any time soon. Why not be a tourist in your own area instead? Be a tourist in your own town? Go ahead. Laugh yourself silly. "But...

73 comments    how to food friends
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Discovering London - Best London tourist attractions

I am creating this hub today out of a hub request asking for various tourist attractions in London, so go ahead and read down below this amazing information for your complete London sightseeing trip. The...

3 comments    travel london sightseeing
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How To Visit England Without Leaving Home

don't let the economy keep you from popping across the Pond for a day, a weekend, or even only a few hours. As for any journey, Armchair Travel does require a bit of advance preparation, but only a bit. ...

27 comments    how to travel london
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Moving to London - A Practical Guide

Moving to London - Important things you need to know to prepare you and get you started. July 2009

20 comments    london buckingham palace
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100 Things to Do in London – The Tourist’s Complete Guide

Year to year, London attracts over 12 million visitors from all parts of the globe. With its copious theatres, galleries and museums, on top of its world famous landmarks, lively nightlife and...

5 comments    travel vacation history
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The Queen & Britain's Got Talent

Looking at the recent show - Britain's Got Talent, UK in 2009. Featuring, Susan Boyle, Diversity amongst others. Also, read about some facts on the Queen of England.

9 comments    diversity simon cowell the queen
The Norman Westminster Hall, built by King William Rufus, shown in 1882.80

Five amazing must-see secular buildings in London

There is such a wealth of buildings, museums and other sites to see in London that the choice can get rather over-whelming. I hope to share the beauty, history and passion of the city with you.

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