7 Reasons Renting In London Sucks Big Time

So, I've been bashing this renting thing in London for a while. While I believed to have give pretty thorough arguments as to why it absolutely blows to rent in the capital, a lot of friends outside of the UK still keep asking me if it's really that bad.



Just a quick scroll at Reddit today made me make this post. So, beginning with my inspiration..

Silly but "SECRET". Hidden London Sightseeings!

The Neal's Yard clock

This cute creation  of Andy Plant and Tim Hunkin has been a special feature of Shorts Gardens since the early 80's. The property itself is a Holland and Barrett health shop at the moment. It is a bit sad but the clock does not work properly right now..

At the time when it was in full working order water used to fall down the wall every 60 minutes and thus filling 5 cans, held by the figures at the bottom. All except one water a plant. It is the  fifth one that pores water either down on the street either upon your head.

Bio Bus to Revolutionise UK Transportation Harnessing The Power Of Crap

The Bath Bus Company set in motion an interesting implementation of green energy last Thursday. Bio - Bus is the name of a new bio-methane powered bus on route between Bath and Bristol Airport.

The Rise of TV Themed Stag Weekends

Forget awkward lamppost encounters and terrible decisions with electric razors, the modern man’s stag do is now far more likely to imitate his favourite TV show. Whether it’s an action-packed weekend paying homage to Jack Bauer or spending a night in a zombie infested bunker á la Rick Grimes, there is a growing trend for TV themed weekends. Here’s our favourite rundown of TV inspired weekend ideas:

The Walking Dead

With series five starting in October, there’s a palpable Walking Dead fever in the air. Horror activities have enjoyed a massive boom this decade, with ‘Zombie Actor’ now a recognised profession that’s in surprisingly high demand. There are zombie races, where terrifying looking actors chase you through fields at night; zombie battles are a regular occurrence in Greenwich and entrepreneurs have overtaken abandoned warehouses and malls to create completely immersive horror activities. Zombie Boot Camp gives a full background and plot to people who take part, with convincing spoof news dating back to 2010 about virus outbreaks and Government call to arms. The experience even includes an overnight stay in military accommodation!  To keep even the alcohol consumption zombie themed, there’s a genuine ‘Walker’ beer available from Dock Street Brewery that’s made with smoked goats’ brains.

Game of Thrones

If the ‘Bedding’ wedding ritual is anything to go by, we dread to think of the hijinks involved in a Game of Thrones stag do ceremony, especially if Tyrion Lannister and Littlefinger were involved (and you know they would be). However in real life, Game of Thrones inspired stag activities include escapades beyond the wall with tours of the Icelandic film set locations. You can recreate the atmosphere in London though with a trip to the London Ice Bar or imagine yourself scaling the wall like Jon Snow himself with an abseiling adventure in Edinburgh or the Brecon Beacons.

The Life Cycle of Living On Rent

So, a couple of months I tried my hands on a GIF story, seeming they are pretty popular on the web. My life rotating around living on rent and dealing with neighbours, co-tenants and landlords, I figured it'd be the perfect story to tell. Thanks for taking a scroll if you do, and I hope you enjoy it. There I go :)

You decide to move from your parents house.

So, you start your online research..

You register into a property website...

What Is Your Future Career Path?

Now while I read an article on the expectation for job opportunities and what are potential good choices for a carrier path, I became intrigued about the current employment state of the country. So, rather than making an article about it, I decided to make an infographic instead.

The data I've managed to get my hands on is not brand new. While most of it from analysis made in 2011 and 2012, it should be relevant enough to make pretty decent assumptions on...

UK's 10 Weirdest Laws

You have probably heard of weird or completely wrong laws all over the world. Some are left from older times, when values and morals were different, however, some have no justification what so ever. Well, the United Kingdom is no exception to this. Here are the crown's ten most bizarre laws.

1. Scolding is branded illegal

A ruthless crime in the act

In 1585 a law was passed that announced scolding in a public for an offence and was persecuted to the law. As unbelievable as it may sound, there was even punishment for the ones that scolded. The "cold-hearted" criminals had to wear a scolder's bridle or in some cases - a metal cage around their head. Some sources indicate of a third punishment for scolding. It was called "the ducking chair". As you might have already guessed, the offenders were strapped to a chair and then repeatedly ducked in water.