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I live in London, UK, with my husband and my interests include reading, writing, travel, languages, cooking, gardening and walking.

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Sciences > Astronomy Lightyears: An overview: 1 of 10
The Universe is immense. So immense, in fact, that astronomers had to come up with a new unit of distance to measure it with. Miles and kilometers were just too small. The unit that astronomers use to measures distances in the Universe is the light-year.One light-year is defined as the distance traveled by light in one year i... More..
Travel > Public Transportation London : A guide to using the underground trains: 1 of 9
There are two main things you need to know when using the underground (or tube) trains in London. Firstly, you need to know how to navigate the network, and secondly you need to know which ticket to buy. Luckily neither of these things is particularly tricky and as London is one of the busiest cities in the world, there are a... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values How to be happy in everyday life: 17 of 150
How is it that some people always seem to be on top of the world, whereas others appear to be constantly down in the dumps?There's no great secret to being happy. Some people just know instinctively what to do to make themselves happy. Others may need a few pointers.If you feel like your happiness rating could do with a bit o... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to save money while visiting Paris: 1 of 8
Paris is home to luxurious fashion, gourmet cuisine, extravagant arts and opulent architecture. It's a city where people can spend a small fortune without even blinking. As a visitor it is all too easy to get swept away with the romance and excitement of Paris, and fall into the trap of spending well over your budget. However... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness How to live a greener life: 6 of 31
Want to know how to live a greener life? Here are ten really easy ways to be a greener person and make a positive difference to your environment. And the really great news is that these simple ways will also save you money!1. Walk, cycle or use public transport as much as possible. It will keep you fit as well as improving th... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Quick tips for inner peace: 22 of 112
Inner peace requires simplicity and tranquillity. This may sound straightforward but achieving inner peace can be one of life's toughest goals. On the path to reaching inner peace, the first thing to accept is that if your life is cluttered and chaotic on the outside, then you will feel cluttered and chaotic inside. By taking... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy Ways to save money on gas: 6 of 30
Feeling the pinch at the pump?Petrol prices in the UK have increased by an enormous 25% in the last twelve months, and whilst Gordon Brown may have decided to postpone the 2p rise in fuel duty for the time being, an end to the increase in prices seems, for now at least, to be just wishful thinking.However, despite all this do... More..
Travel > United Kingdom A visitor's guide to Jersey, Channel Islands: 1 of 5
At 9 miles long and 5 miles wide, Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands and is located just off the coast of Normandy in north-west France. Although the Channel Islands are part of the British Isles, they are not members of the United Kingdom (or the EU) and the islands rule themselves, with their own governments, cour... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Easter Why Easter's date changes: The church and movable feasts: 1 of 5
In 2008, Easter falls on 23 March, which is the earliest that Easter has been celebrated for 95 years. But how is the date of Easter actually decided?Easter is called a "moveable feast", which means that its date moves around from year to year. Although it is a Christian festival, the date of Easter is also connected to the J... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Top 10 simple ways to be green: 24 of 116
With topics such as global warming, fuel prices, renewable energy, waste and the environment receiving so much attention from the world's media, everyone seems to be looking for ways to make their lives a little greener. Luckily there are many simple things you can do to help improve the environment and at the same time impro... More..