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Simple Ways to Make Business Paperwork Less Time-Consuming

Paperwork remains a persistent drain on time for business owners. Documents need sorting or sharing across teams and clients. Finding efficient ways to manage these tasks can free up hours. These hours are better spent developing the business rather than handling repetitive administration. The digital transformation of workplaces has introduced various solutions to simplify document […]

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Four of the best places to get the London skyline in your wedding photos

Expat

For happy soon-to-be-weds getting married in the UK, London is a destination unlike any other. With beautiful architecture, historic buildings, vibrant streets and markets and even lots of peaceful greenery to be enjoyed, there’s no wonder so many couples choose to tie the knot here each year. For wedding photos that encapsulate all this –

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How to Prepare Your Skin for Any Weather Before Your Trip

Expat

Planning a trip is exciting—booking flights, packing your favourite outfits, and creating an itinerary of must-see sights. But amidst all the preparations, skincare often gets overlooked. Whether you’re heading to a tropical beach, a chilly mountain retreat, or a rainy city break, your skin is your constant companion, and it’s important to treat it right.

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Most Unique Wedding Venues in the UK

United Kingdom

Choosing a wedding venue is one of the most exciting parts of planning your UK wedding. But if you’re anything like us, the idea of a cookie-cutter venue doesn’t quite match your unique love story. That’s why we’re thrilled to dive into some of the most unique wedding venues the UK has to offer! Whether

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Did English actually come from England?

British Culture

Have you ever thought about the real origin story of the English language? Now, I get comments all of the time going, “call it English, not British English,” which is essentially meant to call out the fact that English originated in England and the other “dialects”, ie, American English, Australian English, etc, are seemingly not

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11 Best Restaurants in Westminster (London) for Visitors

London, Travel, United Kingdom

While I often advise NOT to eat in Westminster because it’s one of the more touristy parts of London, this is more so because people don’t know where to look and end up finding the duds rather than the hidden gems. If you plan ahead, there are some great places to eat in Westminster that

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11 Best Taco Places in London that are actually Authentic

London, Travel, United Kingdom

London isn’t the world’s premier spot for tacos – let’s be honest, but sometimes you really want tacos in London and I’ve got the ultimate guide to the best places to find them. From authentic taco stalls to cool Mexican fusion joints, I’ve eaten my way through London’s taco scene (you are welcome) to help

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Football v Soccer: how this sport differs across the pond

British Culture

Did you know there’s a major difference in football or soccer stadium rules in England versus the USA? Or that the gender divide in the sport is actually swapped in both countries? While I am not the world’s foremost expert on football or soccer, whatever you want to call it, I did play at least

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War Plan Red: the true story behind America’s plans for war with Britain

British History

Hidden deep in America’s military planning rooms of the 1920s, there was a special set of plans. They were called War Plan Red, and they were part of a larger, color coded set of war plans. Green was war with Mexico, Orange was war with Japan, and Plan Red…well, that was a plan for war

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Why UK Postcodes Work Better than American Zip Codes

British Culture

Ever seen Beverley Hills, 90210? This is a classic example of a well-known American Zip code, and if you’re British, you’ll instantly recognize that it doesn’t follow the same format as a UK postcode? So what’s the deal with zip codes? And post codes? And what does the UK city of Norwich have to do

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