Author: Muriel Schmidt

What Are The Different Districts Of London?

For a more comprehensive list, see List of London boroughs. City of London (not a London borough) City of Westminster. Kensington and Chelsea. Hammersmith and Fulham. Wandsworth. Lambeth. Southwark. Tower Hamlets. How many districts are there in London? 32 London boroughsThere are 32 London boroughs with a status similar to metropolitan districts, and also the […]

Where Do First Time Visitors Stay In London?

Quick Look: Best Areas to Stay in London First Time Visitor: Covent Garden. With Family: South Kensington. On a Budget: Stratford. For Nightlife: Soho. Coolest/Hip Area: Shoreditch. For Foodies: Southwark (Borough Market) For Sightseeing: London Bridge. Culture and Diversity: Notting Hill and Bayswater. Where should a first time visitor stay in London? Mayfair is the […]

How Do Londoners Pronounce Scone?

Promoted Stories I say it like ‘cone’ personally but Her Majesty did always say ‘scon’. I think more people say ‘scone’ but the ones who say ‘scon’ swear they’re the only ones that say it right. Posh people definitely say ‘scon’ – but ultimately both are valid.” How do you say scone in London? Following […]

Is Grocery Shopping In Canada Expensive?

You’re definitely paying more for it than you did last year at this time. In fact, new data released by Statistics Canada on Tuesday reveals that prices for “food purchased from stores” are now rising at the fastest pace we’ve seen since 1981, spiking 10.8 per cent year-over-year in August of 2022. What is the […]

What Type Of Accent Does London Have?

It is Received Pronunciation, or RP, also sometimes called BBC English, or Queen’s English, and it is the Standard British accent. It is the accent you will find if you look up the pronunciation of a word in a dictionary. Is London a cockney accent? Cockney represents the basilectal end of the London accent and […]

Is Stuff Cheap In Canada?

Overall, Canada is more affordable than the US, but the US has a higher median income. Comparing the cost of living in both countries is tricky because living costs vary dramatically within each city. It’s important to consider the hidden costs and savings of public goods and services when comparing costs of living. What can […]

What Clothing Is Canada Known For?

Also traditional garments in Canada correspond with the weather conditions and climate in this part of the world. That’s why traditional Canadian pieces of clothing are: parkas, tuques, ojibwa shirts, mittens, ear muffs and so on. What type of clothing are popular in Canada? Jeans are always popular and will serve as a versatile base […]