Each and every year The Economist produces a list of the world's most liveable cities based on a variety of factors within five different categories - stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure. The following list is that from 2010, with main points of interest in each city should you make a journey around all ten of them. 1. Vancouver - starting in the city that scored 98 out of 100, Vancouver is one of Canada's...more
Whether you're planning on a move to Australia or just want some information to help you with the local pub quiz, check out these five frequently asked questions about the country Down Under. 1. Why do Brits get called Poms? The answer to this is really straight forward but particularly interesting. For Brits, we're called Poms due to Australian's using the rhyming slang pomegranate to describe immigrants, of which there was a distinct influx of...more
Anaheim, California is a very popular destination for vacations. With its great weather, many exciting attractions, and beautiful beaches, it is the perfect spot to have a fabulous time. Whether you are coming alone, with friends, or with family, you are sure to find plenty to do. One of the biggest draws and most popular attractions in Anaheim is of course, Disneyland. This theme park is known all over the world and claims to be the "happiest place on earth." Just across from Disneyland is Disney's California Adventure. This is another exciting attraction with plenty to do for all age groups. This park celebrates the rich heritage of California. After riding rides you can spend time meeting Disney characters or getting a bite to eat at one of the themed restaurants. Also while in the Disney area of Anaheim you may want to take a stroll through Downtown Disney. This stretch of shops is like an outdoor mall. The shops sell clothes, souvenirs and more. There are also some fun restaurants in this area including Rainforest Cafe and ESPN Zone. If you enjoyed the Disney theme parks, you may also have a fun time at Knott's Berry Farm. This theme park is America's oldest and...more
Firstly, you have to understand that the question posed here isn't one out of surprise or astonishment - Australia immigration has long been something that many people have aspired to. Instead, the question is looking more at the fact of what makes some of Australia's primary cities be so good and liveable that they dominate The Economist's World's...more
Whether you've enjoying life in the UK at the minute or you're finding it a struggle, no one could argue that on the whole, things have generally been better. The after effects of the global recession that rocked the UK economy up until this year are being felt by most and they're not expected to improve anytime soon. Yes, there may be light at the...more
Based on the results of The Economist's World's Most Liveable Cities Index for 2010, the following three Australian cities are those which ranked highest in the list and an explanation of just why they are perfect for Australia immigration. 1. Melbourne - ranked third in the survey and a mere half a point behind the top spot, Melbourne received a highly respectable score of 97.5 out of 100. The capital city of Victoria on the south eastern coast of the country (as well as being the most populated city in the whole of the state, as well as the second most populated in Australia), Melbourne has something to offer everyone, from sandy beaches to interesting history and fantastic shopping to being a major business district. Take the history side as just one example. Arguably one of the most interesting and notable tales in Australian history is the Victorian gold rush when in the middle of the nineteenth century, thousands of people fled to Melbourne on a weekly basis to try and secure their own piece of gold. 2. Sydney - the largest and most populated city in both its state of New South Wales on the east coast of Australia and in the country itself, Sydney is one of the most popular...more
Take a question like this at face value and the answer will generally be yes, if comparing to the UK. Simply put, as Canada has a much lower population density than the UK (Canada is two hundred and twenty eighth in the world, whereas the UK is fifty...more
The holiday season can be a very stressful time of year and should be avoided at all cost. Since that is not likely to happen and you know that you are going to have to suffer through it no matter what you do short of fleeing to an uninhabited...more
When booking a flight, most people tend to surf internet, visit one of the many sales aggregator sites such as Expedia, Travelocity or Orbits, and try to find the cheapest way to get from point A to B. This is an understandably popular way to book...more
San Diego Vacations: Spring Break Ideas A time honored tradition in colleges, Spring break falls around Easter every year and is a great time for students who want to have some time off to party or study before the end of the year. Most students...more
Louis Vacations - The Greater St. Louis Renaissance FaireThe ever famous Renaissance Faire at St. Louis started about twelve years ago and commences every year around the third weekend of May. Situated at Wentzville Rotary Park, this Faire is on...more
You may have heard that learning French is very difficult; it does not have to be. The fact is, if you can speak one language you have the potential to speak others. To accomplish this, you only have to find the way of learning that is right for you....more