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Only 24 miles from London, there has been a human settlement in what is now Hemel Hempstead for hundreds of years. The modern town, however, only started to take on its current form after the Second World War. Today it has a population of just over 100,000 people. If you would like to be one of them, here are some things for you to consider. Property Prices As you might expect for somewhere so close to London, Hemel Hempstead does not have the cheapest property prices. You are looking at over £390,000 just for a terraced house, with closer to £500,000 for semi-detached and a little over £700,000 for detached. Even buying a flat could set you back £242,167. The overall average price has gone up by nearly 3% in the last year and more than 5% over five years. Those wanting to buy will proba...

If you are planning to go on a camping trip, then it is essential that you carry with you a list of things that will keep your body energetic. Many people who go camping need to understand that they need their food supply and some essential medicines. This article will help you know what things can be carried while camping so that they don't feel tired or get ill during their journey. (more…)

Camping is an amazing way to return to nature, but it can also start feeling like a little slog. Camping trips are inherently exciting—who doesn't love waking up next to the lake? But there are ways to make your trip even more exciting and fun, whether you're going for the first time or have been doing this for years. Here are five quick tips for making your camping trip more exciting: (more…)

With programmes like Life on Earth and the more recent Blue planet, we’ve started to take the filming of the wonderful natural world for granted. Incredible documentaries on the BBC and National Geographic channels have also shown us the many historic and prehistoric sites around the world. We are incredibly lucky to be able to witness these miracles, but how do they reach our screens in the first place? (more…)

There are few of us in this world who do not, at one time or another, consider the idea of moving to live in another country. Maybe it’s something we think about, with a heavy sigh, as something new happens in our current location to make us feel there has to be somewhere better. More positively, it might be that you find yourself falling in love with another place, and are willing to move your life to that new place to enjoy the magical feeling of waking up there every morning. Either way, emigration is at least a daydream for many of us. (more…)

Are you going on your first staycation this year and you’re not sure what to bring? Or maybe you are visiting somewhere new and you aren’t sure what to pack. If that’s the case, then this article has got you covered. (more…)

Are you thinking about getting married in Gloucester or the surrounding area, then think about local beauty spots to have some stunning photographs professionally taken there?  Parks and playgrounds Gloucester could be an ideal venue choice to enjoy having your wedding day memories captured on film. The variety of fabulous locations that provide lush green fields with beautiful, exotic flowers, sparkling blue lakes and quirky buildings is endless.  Your wedding doesn’t have to cost a small fortune and having your photographs taken at a local beauty spot could save you some money. (more…)

Moving anywhere, and particularly abroad, can be exciting and terrifying for children. They are leaving familiar surroundings, friends, schools, neighborhoods…but the amazing exposure to new cultures and experiences means children benefit from moving internationally. Moreover, children living abroad and learning new languages often develop skills that make them far more adaptable and uniquely qualified for leadership roles. (more…)