Lobster, regularly referred to as the King of Seafood. It is a delicacy with a light, sweet taste and tender, juicy meat. The best lobsters come from Maine and Canada’s icy cold Atlantic waters. Lobster has not always been the luxury it is today. Lobsters were plentiful before the 19th century. Netted and hand-caught in … Read more
Sweet, salty, and sour describe Filipino food. The combination brings an exciting explosion of flavour to the kitchen. A former colony of Spain, recipes have a heavy Spanish influence. The Spanish name went to one of the Philippines’ traditional dishes, Lechon, a slow-roasted suckling pig. Other inspirations have come from China and Malaysia. In the … Read more
Japanese cuisine is world-renowned for its freshness, mouth-watering flavours, exotic ingredients, and elegant presentation. Teppanyaki is an iconic method of Japanese cooking. Break the word down, and you have Teppan, which refers to the large metal hotplate used for cooking, and Yaki, which translates to grilled or fried. Teppanyaki is a fun style of Japanese … Read more
The following list shows the rates of crime per 1000 people for London’s top 10 most dangerous boroughs. The number of crimes reported for 2022 is shown, with the figure in brackets indicating the corresponding value for 2021. Boroughs such as the City of London and Westminster have historically been associated with higher levels of … Read more
There is something about Polish food that sounds exciting with its unusual and unexpected flavours. It may be the idea it is rich and heartwarming with exotic herbs and spices collected when merchants travelled to foreign cities to trade their goods. It could be the image of a hunter-gatherer gathering wild mushrooms, fruit, and game. … Read more
Heading to a German restaurant in London is not the most obvious choice. Many people often attribute words like bland and boring to the cuisine and think of cabbage and sausages. Contrary to common belief, influenced by the country’s many regions, which are diverse in landscape and climate, German cuisine also features inspiration from Poland, … Read more
Clapham Common dates back to 1086 with its inclusion in the Domesday Book. It once was a piece of waste ground where villagers grazed their stock. Today, it is an award-winning green flag park, one of London’s largest green spaces with London’s largest bandstand, making a perfect picnic spot. It is a triangular-shaped area of … Read more
Hot yoga is regular yoga with the heat turned up. The temperatures of hot yoga rooms range between 26.7°C – 37.8°C with varying humidity, creating a sauna-type environment. The hot, humid room increases your heart rate, providing a more intense workout for your heart and lungs. Hot yoga is used interchangeably with Bikram yoga. However, … Read more
Food is essential to the people of Türkiye. It is a central part of daily life. The Turkish are warm and friendly and love to sit around chatting with friends and family over coffee or a meal. It is understandable why the Turkish are proud of their cuisine. They have a vast country with a … Read more
Pole dancing originates from a medley of entertainers and continues to evolve, influenced by many worldwide performers. In the 12th Century, Chinese circus artists would use 9-metre poles to perform acrobatic tricks. The Mallakhamba, meaning wrestling pole, is from India, where gymnasts used poles for gymnastic postures. In various African tribes, women would dance around … Read more