London is probably one of world’s greatest cities to study. Every year, almost 420,000 students, from various cultures and ethnic backgrounds, come to study in London. And since London is home to many great universities and business schools, it attracts the very best highly educated graduates, from all fields of study.

Particularly when it comes to business education, London is the place to be. Consider that 99% of the earth’s business activity is located in time zones that overlap with London’s working day. With such demand, it comes as no surprise that the capital is a dynamic hub of leading business schools, like London Business School, financial institutions and global companies. This ecosystem provides unmatched networking and career opportunities.

Home to students from over 200 different nations and 50 non-indigenous communities, London is arguably the most culturally diverse capital in the world, proclaimed, by New York magazine, as the “capital of the 21st century”. Coming to study in London is a fantastic opportunity, as it opens the door to creating an international network of friends and colleagues, while enjoying the exploration of new cultures, new traditions and even new culinary experiences.

Outside of business hours, the city is full of surprises. Whatever your interests are, you will always be able to find what you are looking for. London has an inspiring historical elegance, blended with new modern influences. If you are interested in art, there are more than 240 museums and 180 theatres to choose from. If you want to get away from the busy centre, a walk along the Thames offers a tranquil escape. If you want to have a romantic candle-lit dinner, you can pick any of the 60 Michelin-starred restaurants in the city. On every level, London delivers; art, fashion, shopping, sports, entertainment, anything you can think of.

The cherry on the top is that you can do all of the above, using the city’s world-class transportation system. The famous London tube transports 1.1 billion people annually and connects the whole city. On the other hand, if you are not a “tube” person, there are over 8,000 “Boris Bikes” available to ride all over the city.

In London, there is one thing that is certain: life is never dull. The combination of an outstanding business education, access to business environments, as well as a large variety of social and cultural activities is what distinguishes this cosmopolitan city.

“Jack London was an American novelist and a short story writer whose work deal romantically with the overwhelming power of nature and the struggle for survival” (Jalic Inc.). London was born on Market Street in San Francisco, California on January 12, 1876. He wrote passionately and prolifically about the great questions of life and death. He also wrote about the struggle to survive with dignity and integrity (Oakes).

London went to a lot of places in his life and most people think it had a great affect on his writing. One of London’s most popular books is called, The Call of the Wild. It is a story of a dog from the southern United States that is captured and sold as a sled dog during the Alaskan gold rush (Sitton). The dog’s name is Buck and he travels around Alaska with his master John Thornton (Sitton). In this book that Jack London writes, there messages that he tells us. One message that London explains to the readers is that life is hard and requires courage and strength (Sitton). Another message that London gives is that even in hard times, love can be found between animals and humans (Sitton).

In The Call of the Wild, London shows compassion through his characters by dealing with nature and survival. Buck shows compassion for other dogs and he understands their suffering and will act on his compassion when he can do so without risk to his own life and he also risks his own life to save his master, John Thornton (Sitton). Not only does Buck show compassion towards John Thornton but he also offers him his love and friendship. “Buck shows much courage throughout the book, defending other dogs, defending his master, and defending himself” (Sitton). Here is a quote from Murray Lundberg’s Life of Jack London as Reflected in his Works: “The allegoric use of Buck to represent the struggle of all working-class people to maintain their dignity is often commented on” (Lundberg).

Jack London grew up in Oakland and he attended what schools were available for him (Malone 370). Financial troubles had forced his father John London, to give up his farming job and to settle on the Oakland waterfront (Malone 370). From London’s high-school days he had been in love with a girl named Ruth. He portrays her in one of his books called Martin Eden ( Malone 370). He attended what schools were available, and he finally graduated from grimmer school in Oakland ( Malone 370).

Since London dropped out of school at age fourteen, he had to educate himself. He did this by going into public libraries and reading lots of different books (Oakes). London was a great reader at the age of ten (Blackdog Media). “These years made him determined to raise himself out of poverty but they also gave later material for such works as The Sea-Wolf (1904), which was partly based on his horrific experiences as a sailor in the Pacific Ocean” (Blackdog Media). During these times, he read for hours on book about romance, travel and adventure ( Malone 370). At one point during London’s childhood, he was arrested and put into jail for vagrancy (Encarta). “His experiences as a wanderer and in jail led him to embrace the philosophy of socialism and sparked his desire to become a professional writer” (Encarta).

After London left school, he began living as a vagabond riding freight trains, working as a sea man, and doing other odd jobs to make money (Oakes). One job Jack London had was a school janitor while he was attending Oakland high school (Hartzell). Another one of London’s jobs was an oyster pirate. He worked on the San Francisco Bay robbing the privately owned oyster beds when it was night time (Verde).

“London maintained his reading habits as best he could, despite having to begin work at age ten in a series of jobs as newsboy, helper on an ice wagon, pinsetter in a bowling alley, and a saloon sweeper” (Lundquist 18). All of the money that he made was given to his mother. After London graduated from grammar school at age thirteen, he went to work at Hickmott’s Cannery. He usually worked for 18 hours a day stuffing pickles into jars for 10 cents an hour (Lundquist 18).

“When London returned to Oakland his money was soon gone and he found a city swept by strikes, lockouts, and riots” (Lundquist 25). This was mainly because the Great depression of the 1890’s had begun. These were vary hard times for people because it was so hard to find jobs because the stock markets had crashed and there was no money. Here is a quote from Murray Lundberg describing the great depression: “In 1894, during America’s worst depression until that time, he traveled across the United States and Canada on the rails; the impact of that journey, during which he saw the pains and disorders of American society in one of its most disturbing crises, cannot be underestimated” (Lundberg).

Finally London decided to go to college and in August 1896 he entered the University of California at Berkeley (Malone 371). For a time, London was studying 19 hours a day and on August 10, 1896, he rode his bicycle to Berkeley and began the three day entrance exams (Lundquist 32). “He studied so long and so hard that he was suffering form nervous twitches and somewhat curious intellectual delusion, but he passes with little trouble and was cleared to enter the university in the fall” (Lundquist 32). After getting accepted to Berkeley, he celebrated by borrowing a boat, sailing to Benicia, and drinking with his old friends. London signed up for two history courses and three English courses but he only lasted a little more than a term at the University of California.

After college, Jack London married his math tutor and friend, Bess Maddern. This marriage was a Victorian marriage and was typical during this time. With Bess, he had two daughters Joan and Bess (Wilson). Their marriage was not based on love so it didn’t last very long. So after the separation from Bess in 1903, he married his secretary, Charmian Kittredge. Jack London’s marriage with Charmian Kittredge lasted until London passed away (Read Print). London considered her her true love. Together, they played, traveled, wrote, and enjoyed life. They had one child named Joy who only lived for thirty-eight hours (Wilson). “Charmian became the model of London’s women characters, such as Paula in The Little Lady of the Big House” (Read Print). “She stayed with him until his death in 1916. She was often criticized by his friends, but she typed his manuscripts, read proofs, endured sometimes humiliating hardship while on many of their travels, and down to the end continued to address her husband as Mate-Man” (Lundquist 49).

In 1902 Jack London went to England, where he studied the living conditions and the working class areas of the capital city (Jalic Inc.). London made a report of what he saw and he turned it into a story called, The People Of The Abyss. (Jalic Inc.) “London also published a semi-autobiographical novel Martin Eden (1909) and a travel book The Cruise of the Snark (1911)” (Jalic Inc.).

“In 1905, while living with Charmian at Wake Robin Lodge in Glen Ellen, California, Jack London decided to settle permanently in the Valley of the Moon” (Wilson). London bought his first piece of property which consisted of 130 acres of trees, fields, streams, hills, and lots of wildlife (Wilson). After more land purchases, Jack London’s “Beauty Ranch” totaled to 1,400 acres (Wilson). Jack London loved his ranch life at his Beauty Ranch. On his ranch, he raised lost of animals such as horses and pigs (Wilson). He also had a large variety of crops on his ranch. He had forty acres of wine grapes which were a part of the Kohler-Frohling Winery (Wilson). London spent a lot of time on his ranch and he wanted to make it look good. He dammed a stream that went crossed his property, so it would create a lake for irrigation. (Wilson). “Constructed completely with native redwood trees, locally-quarried boulders, volcanic rock and blue slate, Wolf House took more than two years to build. Only a few days before Jack and Charmian were to move in, the house tragically burned due to spontaneous combustion caused by a careless oversight by a workman; only the walls were left standing”(Wilson).

This must have been so hard for London for all the work that he put into building his ranch.

London then met his friend George Sterling. Sterling was one of London’s best friends and he was also a poet (Lindquist 49). Both of them remained close friends for years. Sterling introduced London to gourmet food and making him more fastidious while London introduced Sterling to the physical world of women, sports, and other pleasures (Lundquist 49). Sterling also liked to be photographed naked, and London took some of the pictures (Lundquist 50). “Many writers have remarked on the sexuality in the relationship, but both men have furiously resented any interference of latent homosexuality” (Lundquist 50). Sterling always carried a vial of cyanide potassium in his lower left-hand pocket in his vest. He claimed that when the time was right he would take it and kill himself (Lundquist 49). Which he did in 1926 (Lundquist 49). London’s other friends had picnics, flew kites, demonstrated magic tricks, and played practical jokes (Lundquist 50). London believed that his friendship with Sterling and his wife Charmian had saved him. They helped him regain his cheerfulness by encouraging him not to pursue ideas blindly in the way that led to the foolishness of his first marriage (Lundquist 50).

In 1897 London joined in on the gold rush to the Klondike. He set sail on July 25 and he arrived on April ( Malone 371). As they were there, he and his friends made boats, navigated rivers and lakes, and finally they stopped for the winter. They stopped on the Yukon near the Stewart river (Malone 371). Jack London appreciated the beauty of the snow and he also loved being out in the wild. One of London’s favorite sayings was that “It was in the Klondike that I found myself. There nobody talks. Everybody thinks. You get your perspective. I got mine” (Lundquist 36). The trip into the Klondike was tough and dangerous, and anyone who made it there received plenty of credit. The hike to the Chilkoot Pass, was about three quarters of a mile and it had an average slope of forty five degrees ( Lundquist 37). “London claimed that he carried packs weighing as much as 150 pounds as his party hauled their supplies up and over the pass and down to Lake Linderman” (Lundquist 37). London must have been a very strong person. During the winter that followed, London became well known for his storytelling ability (Wilson).

When spring came, London was so ill with scurvy that he was forced to leave. During the same year, he published eight volumes of which five were about the Klondike ( Malone 371). Also, the Overland Monthly had accepted the first of his Northlands stories, To the Man on Trial (Lundquist 40). “Although he had not discovered much gold, he had uncovered a Mother Load of experience from which he would draw material for his future novels and stories” (Wilson).

In May 1898, London developed a severe case of scurvy. He obtained this disease because of the lack of fresh fruit and vegetables. London eventually did receive some medical assistance but he was advised to go back home (Wilson). London started to make more and more novels, nonfiction, and short stories (Blackdog Media). This made him becoming one of the most popular authors in his lifetime (Blackdog Media). He did not give up even during his travels and drinking periods and London’s first novel, The Son of the Wolf, appeared in 1900 and by 1904 Jack London was the author of 10 books (Blackdog Media). Son of the Wolf got lots of attention just like his other Alaskan stories, The Call of the Wild, White Fang , and Burning Daylight (Blackdog Media).

When London returned to Oakland, California, he discovered that his stepfather, John London, had died (Wilson). Now at the age of 22, London had to support his mother and his step nephew as well (Wilson). By 1916, London’s kidneys were failing and had prematurely aged him. Here is a quote form James Lundquist book about Jack London: “London’s gums were swollen with pyorrhea, his feet and ankles were puffed with edema, and his “cast iron” stomach began rejecting his meals of raw fish and meat” (Lundquist 72). In September, London decided to ignore the advice of his doctors and try to stay alive on two under cooked ducks a day and by November 10th, the food poisoning started to rapidly increase ( Lundquist 72).

“Sometimes during the night he injected himself with at least twelve and a half grams of morphine sulfate mixed with atropine sulfate to relieve the pain his kidneys were causing him” (Lundquist 72). When London’s houseboy brought coffee at seven o’clock in the morning, he was lying in his bed, breathing heavily, and his face was purple (Lundquist 72). Two special scientists from Oakland and San Francisco were brought up but London did not come out of his coma. London died on his California ranch at the age of forty at 7:45 p.m (Encarta).

An ongoing rumor has it that Jack London committed suicide but this is not true. Information shows that he dies from kidney failure combined with a possible overdose of morphine. Lots of people thought that London committed suicide but most of the evidence now points the other way. London died essentially natural causes (Lundquist 73). “Debts, alcoholism, illness, and fear of losing his creativity darkened London’s final years. He died November 22, 1916, officially of gastrointestinal uremia” (Oakes). Even in London’s final days, when he was bloated, sick, and in great pain, he was able to display cheerfulness and surprising humor (Lundquist 4). Jack London was then buried on Beauty Ranch (Oaks).

Because London’s writings were translated into many languages, he is new more read in other countries outside of the United States than in his home country (Stasz).

“Through Jack London, millions of people around the world have experienced the outer edges of the world, the innermost core of the working-class world, and the complex struggles to survive in either place” (Lundberg). “Literary critic Alfred Kazin once said that “the greatest story London ever told was the story he lived””(Lundberg).

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Every year the same old problem, the boss gives the order to conjure up the party of the year for the company and to do it with a modest budget. No pressure then! So where do you start in London? There are so many bars, pubs and clubs in London that it could be a task that keeps you up all night!

When I normally book our staff Christmas party venue, I have to do a lot of hunting around on the internet. There are not so many good sites as you just get basic listings of venues which really don’t tell you much. I am normally looking for a venue with a bit of class and atmosphere, somewhere with a private space so it feels like we have something special for our Christmas party, some tasty cocktails and drinks list and of course some good music to let your hair down to. So I want to design my night so that I feel we have put our own stamp on the party and it is not just some cheesy old backroom of a pub.

My boss has a thing for rooftop bars so that is something I normally have to consider when planning our Christmas party and things can get quite pricey!One thing I have also go to remember is that our budget is often limited, normally two or three complimentary drinks, but then the rest is at the expense of the staff. Because of that I have to try and find a bar or club that has cheap drinks to make sure the party spirit continues!

We normally head for central London for our corporate events so that is normally the area of London I start looking at. Over the years we have had some really successful Christmas parties. Firstly I would recommend Meza as a great place. They have a private room with a plasma TV, options for karoke, wii, PlayStation and any other games that you want to add to the party. There is a really good DJ playing in the bar and it has a nice classy feel to the venue so everyone makes a special effort to get dressed up.

London is unique. It is the most densely populated city in the UK and experiences some of the busiest and noisiest roads anywhere in the country. Unfortunately, it also experiences some of the highest rates of crime and burglary, both to residential and commercial properties.

Here are two very good reasons why installing the right kind of glass in your property is extremely important. Not only will the right kind of glass – fitted well – provide you with a barrier to all kinds of noise pollution outside, it could also mean the difference between a thief choosing your property, or the one further up with the wrong type of glass or poorly fitted doors and windows.

For both industrial and residential use, there are now strict regulations about what kinds of glass can be used in which circumstances. Employers and manufacturers have a responsibility to use glass that will minimise the risk of injury.

Here are some of the types of glass that glaziers in London should be talking to you about for increased safety:

Toughened Glass (also known as tempered glass) – this is glass that been heat or chemically treated to make it stronger and harder to break than normal glass. When it does break, it breaks into chunks rather than dangerous shards.

Laminated and Safety Glass – Laminated and safety glass are types of glass that hold together in one piece when they are broken. They can do this because they are made up of two glass sheets sandwiched around an ‘interlayer’ (usually polyvinyl butyral), which holds it in place.

An experienced and qualified glazier can offer you advice on the correct type of glass to use for your purposes. Make sure you choose glaziers London-based, so they know the area. They should be able to source and fit your chosen glass to an exceptionally high standard.

While the city of London has always opened its doors to visitors, the 2012 Summer Olympics will be an excellent mechanism to invite even more people from even farther places around the world. Have you ever considered the country of England being a good destination for vacation? At this time, it is a very good opportunity for everyone because you will be able to look at the famous places in the UK while also attending a great event.

Because London is expected to be visited by a huge number of people, the organizers of the Games are busy preparing and earnestly anticipating the heavy turnout. The British had been popular for being attentive to detail and it is really not a doubt that this venue for the Olympics, the facilities for transportation and the accommodations will really impress lots of travelers from all over. And we can expect that there will be many establishments who will provide special opportunities for entertainment.

We can expect the stage to be a gigantic one that can accommodate 70,000 plus seats in the Olympics Stadium. It will be the main area where most of the Olympic Games will be held, and where its festive opening as well as the closing ceremony will be hosted. Additionally, lots of the athletic events will be taking place around the towns and it gives the visitors so many opportunities to look at various sites including many historical cities while they cover their favorite sporting events in London.

The city of London will be suited ideally for the hosting of games, to have lots of facilities right outside of the central stadium as well as the renowned spots which are really attractive themselves. As an example, the Stadium of Wembley which will be welcoming to football fans, then Wimbledon, obviously, will be hosting tennis players as well. The well-known Hyde park will feature the events of triathlon, and Earl court will host volleyball players and fans.

In addition, the sightseers will be thrilled to see the grounds of Lords Cricket, the barracks of Royal Artillery, as well as Regent Park. In the same manner, Greenwich Park, Horse Guard Parade, and the scenic Hadleigh Farm will be providing the scenic settings to various sporting events. All of these are popular sites that will be listed on Travelers plans. London will really be a festive place if you are there during the 2012 Olympic Games.

For travelers who already had visited London before, they will know that lots of options for accommodations are available. It will be obviously hard to find accommodation during the Olympic Games. However hotels which fit the budget, hostels, transit houses, and various apartments will be open for rentals, giving the guests several opportunities and options.

Attention is specially given for the needed transportation to move so many people all over London city and for any given time. London black cabs, buses, and rail systems are expected to be operated to extreme capacity. People who will have the opportunity to visit London during the 2012 Olympic Games surely will experience the lively scene there.

London’s Olympic Games of 2012 is promising people of being one premier sports game extravaganza off this century. And this event offers excellent marketing opportunities.

Graduates of London’s schools of business are recruited from all over the world. Graduates with a Master’s in Business Administration are knowledgeable in economic and international financial matters. The United Kingdom leads the world in business and excellence of education in the UK is a foundation of the world’s financial markets. London’s schools of business are the best in the world. Each year more than 12,000 students from around the world apply to London for degree programmes in business.

Earning an MBA in London ensures prospective employees are offered the highest salary range. Graduates of London business schools have a better chance of having a resume selected for review than graduates of other business schools. International companies prefer to hire London graduates because of the quality of education available to prospective employees.

A graduate of a London school of business has a current global knowledge of finance, economics, marketing, management information systems, as well as special training in human resources. Communication within and amongst cultures is emphasized for students specializing in international business.

Consultants, independent analysts, and managers train in international aspects of finance and cultural diversity. Operations managers and ergonomists receive high salaries as regular employees or as consultants. Ergonomics is the science of safety and efficiency. The application of ergonomic systems in the workplace occurs within areas of worker safety, product design, transportation, information, and production. Operations managers oversee the day-to-day operations of a company.

Other international prospects for graduates include business and industry representation. Businesses looking to expand internationally often hire consultants with business degrees to serve as transition specialists. Entertainment and tourism industries hire business advisors for international transactions and production. Information and financial institutions offer high salaries for MBA graduates who have specialized training in international business.

Graduates of business schools with special training in information management are sought-after by companies needing computer-savvy financial workers. Knowledge of web-based information systems can increase beginning salary ranges and annual salary increases.

Executives and managers of international businesses rely on knowledge of economics and inter-cultural communication to manage companies operating in the global market. London business school graduates achieve higher seniority, greater responsibility, and more opportunities for advancement outside the company. The 2012 Financial Times ranking reports that high-ranking London graduates earn salary increases that triple in the first three years after graduation.

International prospects for graduates in business are high in emerging economies like Brazil, China, and Asia. Business and production growth are increasing annually in other countries like India and Russia with international financial markets needing analysts and managers to run expanding companies.

A lot of tourists, particularly those who will be going to London for the first time, believe it is convenient to go around the city by using taxis. If you are travelling to London soon, here are some important tips when riding taxis.

Black taxis

If you are like most tourists, you most likely are planning on using the city’s official taxis, which are more commonly known as black cabs. Although they are named black cabs, they actually are not all black. Black taxi are the only taxis you can hail from the streets. You can determine if the cab is available if the yellow TAXI sign at the front is turned on. Black cabs are legally required to take on any job for journeys as far as twelve miles, or twenty miles if starting from Heathrow airport. Besides hailing black cabs from the streets, you can also find them at designated ranks in close proximity to commercial establishments and hotels, as well as train and bus stations.

Black cabs are metered taxis, and the minimum charge is £2.40. Nearly all black taxi take credit or debit card payments, but just to be certain, ask the driver before the trip starts.

Approved private hire vehicles and minicabs

Aside from black cabs, vacationers can also use private hire vehicles and minicabs. As opposed to black taxi which you can take on the road, these two variants of taxis must be reserved at an office, on the web, or via phone or email. Using minicabs can be a less expensive substitute to traveling in black taxi, especially when traveling long distances, since they’re not on a meter, instead, you will know how much the trip will cost when you make the booking. Prices are almost always negotiable.

Take care when choosing minicabs though as there are unaccredited ones that will offer their services. Some minicabs line up outside pubs and clubs, but they will be disobeying the law if they take your fare without prior reservation from you. The majority of pubs and clubs have approved representatives inside who can facilitate your booking. Unbooked minicab rides are not safe because there will be no record saved of your travel, your driver, and the vehicle used. Therefore, when there are problems, the driver will not be determined.

The hotel or hostel you will be staying in will also have a list of reputable, approved operators. If you need a taxi for City Airport, for example, the front desk staff can help you. Alternatively, you can make a booking on the web by visiting the minicab company’s website.

For the Chinese community in London and across the globe, Chinese New Year is the greatest festivity of the year.

As there are infinite Chinese culture lovers in the UK, New Year celebrations in London has great importance. This year there's a whole host of amazing events and activities in the capital all set to attract millions of people from all around.

Chinese New Year 2011 in Central London:

For a special blend of traditional and contemporary entertainment, Trafalgar Square is the place worth a visit during New Year Celebrations '11. Long-established dance, music, dragons, lions, acrobatics and firecrackers, the square shows off plenty of original things from China.

Whereas Chinatown bursts with elaborate decorations, exotic food and lion dances. At the same time, Shaftesbury Avenue engages some aspiring artists with sheer talent.

More Chinese New Year Events in London:

Most of the capital's popular restaurants extend their menu list with copious China's elites and few of them host special events too. As the amount of restaurants taking part in New Year celebrations in London is too large, you've got to check individual restaurants for details.

Momentous museums such as Victoria & Albert London mark a day with hosts of free activities.

About Chinese New Year 2011:

Chinese New Year does not have a fix date. Each year the lunar and solar calendars are referred to fix the date. Every year any one of the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac represents the Chinese calendar. 2011 is the year of the rabbit.

In the days prior to the New Year Eve, people all over clean their residences, buy new outfits and cut their hair. A festive meal is held on the Eve with dozens of time-honored dishes often accompanied by exquisite fireworks and firecrackers.

This year 3rd February is the fixed date but most of London celebrations would take place on 6th February. Celebrations at Trafalgar Square and Chinatown are free to attend so enjoy Chinese New Year 2011 in London!

Allow yourself to imagine a scene of having a soothing massage on your whole body. The gentle, flowing strokes of your therapist’s hands calm and relieve the tension of your muscles. You then probably start to drowse a bit, just because of the simple pleasure of the massage itself. Isn’t it a wonderful and pleasant feeling?

Now fantasize yourself having a tantric massage. What do you feel now? Do you feel aroused? Do you feel your heart races and there’s a little bit of tingling sensation down your groin?

Why do you feel that? Is it because the combination of the word tantric and massage produces images that excite you sexually? It is most probably so. Now let me ask you this:

Are you familiar with London? Yes, that bustling, capital city of England. The home of more than 7,556,900 people. A city of arts, commerce, education, and entertainment. Do you also know that the number of massage parlors in London is growing considerably? Some even provide tantric massage. Of course, the next question I would like to ask you then is:

When you are happen to be in London and in need of a massage, the big question is – should you have that kind of massage?

I believe the answer to that question lies in yet another question – Have you ever explored London’s finest travel destinations?

Let me take you on an imaginary tour and help you conclude this whole “take-or-not-to-take” massage thing. Each destination of the tour is an analogy to the piece of information on tantric massage, and you should be able to make up your mind of getting (or not getting one) a massage by the end of this article.

Let us begin our imaginary tour right away!

1) British Museum Tour – What is Tantric Massage?

The British Museum is our first destination. The museum itself is all about discoveries, finding out the origin of something, and uncovering the unknown. It is about learning something new and embracing the feeling of excitement, from unearthing an alternative.

We’re mostly afraid of something that we don’t know. Therefore, we should begin by defining, what is exactly a tantric massage?

Tantric massage is (actually) just an ordinary massage. However, the Hindi scholars believe that if you are sexually satisfied and satiated then your well-being will be tremendously improved as well.

Tantra itself is often described as achieving personal growth by means of enjoyable existence. The massage, although does tend to cause orgasms, has the actual aim of connecting spirit with form. It is to embrace compassion and experience love through the beauty of the earth and all existence. It does not involve actual penetrative sex, but it does involve a full touching on the intimate organs.

2) Big Ben Tour – Why Should You Take One?

Once you understand the origin, let us proceed to visiting the Big Ben in London. The Big Ben has stood erected there for the longest of times. It is a symbol of power and longevity, a timeless vigor that constitutes greatness in someone’s life. That is actually an analogy of why you should have a tantric massage in London.

Based on some renowned Hindi scholars, these are all the reasons why you should have a tantric massage:

a. It prolongs your length of life

b. It intensifies your sexual vitality

c. It helps you deal with frigidity or sexual unresponsiveness (yes, a couple can take one too!)

d. It helps cure your menstruation problem (needless to say, if you’re a woman like me)

e. It excites production of antibodies and therefore, makes you healthier (which in turn -again- will prolong your life)

3) London Eye Tour – How Will You Feel After You Take One?

Our final destination is the London Eye, a magnificent 443-feet tall Ferris wheel from which you can set your eyes on the entire London area and catch a breathtaking view that will astound you greatly.

Now imagine yourself having one of those breathtaking feeling, feeling of wonderment, amazement, and pure ecstasy that is truly ineffable – no amount of words would be enough to describe it.

It is a one-of-a-kind, a heaven-on-earth experience without doubt. Now take that feeling and multiply it ten-times fold (okay, maybe I exaggerated a bit – two times fold will do ) and that’s exactly how you will feel after you have your tantric massage in London.

That concludes our imaginary tour for today.

Should you have a tantric massage in London? Well, you now know what tantric massage is, you know what the benefits are, and you pretty much have a basic idea of how you will feel after you have one. Should you go for it?

London – a city with a regal charm. The capital city of United Kingdom is the largest financial centre in the world and hence is the home to more than 100 of Europe’s 500 largest companies’ headquarters. London is a place where tourists along with prominent businessmen visit, making this metropolis the most visited city in the world. All the airports in United Kingdom use ‘London’ in their name. However, five out of these eight airports witness the high traffic. These five international airports make the city’s airspace the world’s busiest urban centre. The Heathrow Airport in south London is the busiest airport in the world in terms of the visits made by international tourists. However, the rest four, that is London Gatwick Airport, Stansted Airport, Luton Airport and London City Airport also witness a measurable traffic. The airport transfer service in London is very commendable in terms of the facilities and comfort it guarantees to every passenger.

There are many transport vehicles available outside London Airport, offering the passengers to choose according to their choice. Minicabs, taxis, shuttle cars, mini buses are to name a few vehicles that you may find at your service. There are many private car hiring companies that guarantee you a hassle-free trip in London. You can browse through the internet to find a car hiring company and book your vehicle in advance. The airport transfer service in London offers you the true value for your money. Wait and return trips or Business trips, an economic ride on minicabs or a beautiful luxurious ride in a chauffeur driven limousine, you can be assured of experiencing a hassle free trip herein.

The Airport Transfer service in London is dedicated in making the journey of a tourist most comfortable to the very best. There are special transport facilities for the physically handicapped persons. The private car hiring companies that are at fray in the airport terminus ensure that you never run short of choices. These private transport companies have different rates and thus you can book your transport as per your budget. They operate 24 hours in the day, seven days in a week and 365 days in a year. So, you can avail transportation facilities even if you arrive in the city at late hours in the night.

The Airport Transfer service in all London airports seeks to serve the tourists and visitors in the best possible facilities. The private car hiring companies come with experienced and professional drivers so as to ensure that your trip is a comfortable and safe one. When bookings are made in advance, some of these companies offer ‘Meet and Greet’ service. This service sees the driver of the hiring company waiting for you in the arrivals’ lounge and guiding you to the vehicle you have booked.

Gatwick Airport is the busiest airport in London after Heathrow airport. As in Heathrow airport, the facilities you find herein guarantee ease and comfort to the very best. Along with cars, cabs and minicabs and minibuses, private transport services are available in plenty. The transport companies operating here also offer large vehicles so as to accommodate large groups. Airport transfers Gatwick operates 24 x7 for people’s convenience. The rates are comparatively lower than other London Airports.

Airport transfers Gatwick is full of sufficient amenities that guarantee state of the art facilities to the tourists. The shuttle services available herein are competent in providing emergency services to the passengers. The transfer services from Gatwick Airport connect the airport with the rest of the city, hence catering to the needs of the passengers to the very best.

Airport Transfer service in London, owing to the advanced communication facilities, commands eminent appreciation. And certainly, Airport transfers Gatwick has been one of the assets that uphold the prestige and regard of the city of London, as a whole.