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Monthly Archives: February 2013
Top Tips for Visiting the Vatican Museums (OneTravel)
A top attraction by any account, paying a visit to the Vatican Museums doesn’t come without some effort. Here are a few tips for making the most of your visit and avoiding any undue hassle. Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Italy, OneTravel, Rome, Travel
Tagged Art, holy see, Italy, OneTravel, roma, rome, st peter's basilica, the vatican, Travel, vatican museums
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Journey’s End at Greenwich Theatre (London on the Inside)
Above ground events result in deep consequences down in the dug-out. The scurrying and decisive actions below seem desperately futile, and all the more heroic, when viewed from outside the set’s frame. Continue reading
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Posted in London, London on the Inside, Theatre
Tagged Adam Fletcher, anti-war, David Alywyn, david hutchinson, first world war, greenwich, greenwich theatre, journey's end, kemey lafond, Liam Smith, London, london on the inside, play, play review, R. C. Sherriff, RC Sherriff, review, SE10, SE10 8ES, sell a door, Sell A Door Theatre Company, Steven George, theatre, theatre review, world war one, WW1
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I’ve Got an £80 Groupon Voucher to Give One Reader
Get £80 of Groupon Love with @tikichris Continue reading
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Posted in Competition, Discounts and Special Offers, Freebies, Shopping, Social Media, Valentine's Day
Tagged £80 groupon voucher, competition, contest, free, freebie, giveaway, groupon, Valentine's Day, voucher
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London Daily Photo: Dolls
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Tagged dolls, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, street photography, toys, Valentine's Day
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Volare con Vino on Your Flight Back from Rome (CheapOair)
But what do you do when you want to take a bottle of the good stuff back home with you on your flight? Packing glass bottles containing liquid in your check in luggage can be messy – especially if the … Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Drink, Italy, Rome, Shopping, Travel, Wine
Tagged air travel, airports, cheapoair, duty free, duty free shopping, fiumicino, Fiumicino Airport, good buy roma, italian wine, Italy, Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, roma, rome, Shopping, Travel, wine
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London Daily Photo: River Lover
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Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography, Valentine's Day
Tagged hearts, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, red, street photography, Valentine's Day, valentines
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@LondONtheInside: Dalston Nites 2 at Tipsy Bar
Just passing the word on about the monthly club nights hosted by the cool kids from London on the inside. Next one is this Friday with free entry from 9pm It’s sounds like a great night out with a proper soundtrack backing it up: Velvet Underground, Bowie, Joy Division, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Bloc Party, The Cure … Continue reading
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Posted in London, Music
Tagged club night, dalston, dalston nites, deejay, dj, east london, London, london on the inside, londontheinside, N1, N16 7XN, Rock 'n' Roll, stoke newington road, tipsy, tipsy bar
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In the Market for a New Car? “Reevoo” Your Options with Kia
In the market for a new car? Or maybe you’ve already found your ideal car and want to share your experiences to help others making similarly big and long lasting decision? Well, what better way to find the right car … Continue reading
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Posted in Cars, Shopping, Social Media, Uncategorized, Video
Tagged 2012 Car Manufacturer of the Year, buying a new car, cars, customer reviews, kia, reevoo, SPONSORED POST, Video, Which?
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Review: Journey’s End at Greenwich Theatre
Following sell out performances of Spring Awakening, Lord of the Flies and The History Boys, multi award winning Sell A Door Theatre Company have brought RC Sherriff’s anti-war classic, Journey’s End, back to the stage for a nine day run at Greenwich Theatre. First produced in 1928 with Laurence Olivier as the lead, the play tells a story of bravery and brotherhood among a group of officers on the front line during the First World War. Continue reading
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Posted in London, Theatre
Tagged Adam Fletcher, anti-war, David Alywyn, david hutchinson, first world war, greenwich, greenwich theatre, journey's end, kemey lafond, Liam Smith, London, play, play review, R. C. Sherriff, RC Sherriff, review, SE10, SE10 8ES, sell a door, Sell A Door Theatre Company, Steven George, theatre, theatre review, world war one, WW1
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London Daily Photo: Gallery
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Tagged gallery, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, mobile photography, national galleries, Photography
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London Daily Photo: Monday Morning, Mildenhall Road
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Tagged clapton, E5, east london, hackney, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, street photography
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Meet the Amazings: Stewart, Chess Master and Polymath
The Amazings are people over 50 who are passionate about passing on their knowledge, skills and wisdom to younger generations. The range of courses and classes they offer is impressive. From a loom knitter, to a philosopher, to the guy who taught Phil Collins how to drum, to a film mogul, to a clay artist … they’re all amazings and all have something valuable to share.
One such amazing individual is polymath Stewart, a pianist, artist, tennis champion, calligrapher, sign writer and expert chess player.
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Tagged adult learning, chess, chess classes, chess course, chess lessons, chess london, chess master, classes, continued education, courses, elders, London, over 50's, polymath, SPONSORED POST, the amazings, workshops
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For a Crash Course in Wow, Visit Rome’s Galleria Borghese (OneTravel)
The gallery is home to one of the largest – and arguably most valuable – private collections of art in the world. Consisting of paintings, sculpture and antiquities, the Borghese collection began with acquisitions by Cardinal Scipione Borghese, an avid art aficionado and a bit of a dandy, while his uncle Pope Paul V was head of the Vatican (1605 to 1621). It includes important works (and lots of them) by Caravaggio, Bernini, Botticelli, Titian and plenty more. Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Italy, OneTravel, Rome, Travel
Tagged Art, baroque art, borghese collection, galleria borghese, Italy, OneTravel, PAINTINGS, renaissance art, roma, rome, Travel
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London Daily Photo: Little Newport Street
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Tagged buddha, chinatown, LDP, Little Newport Street, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, street photography
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Wine of the Month: 2011 Monte delle Vigne Lambrusco 2011
It’s crimson and velvety. It sparkles. It even comes from the ancestral lands of St Valentine. So why Lambrusco isn’t the official wine for couples celebrating Valentine’s Day is a bit beyond me. Having recently tried Monte delle Vigne Lambrusco 2011 during a low key and rather romantic evening out, I thought this lightly frizzante vino rosso would make a fine choice for February’s Wine of the Month. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, Italy, London, Parma, Restaurants, Shopping, Valentine's Day, Wine, Wine of the Month
Tagged emilia romagna, february, in parma, italian wine, lambrusco, London, Monte delle Vigne, Monte delle Vigne Lambrusco, Monte delle Vigne Lambrusco 2011, parma, red wine, restaurants, review, sparkling red wine, sparkling wine, wine, Wine of the Month, wine review, wotm
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London Daily Photo: Hackney Road
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Tagged east london, hackney, Hackney Road, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, street photography
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Photo Story: Tsukiji Market, Tokyo (Urban Travel Blog)
With 23,000 square metres chocked full of wholesalers peddling more than 400 species of edible marine life, Tsukiji is not only the busiest market in Tokyo but the biggest fish and seafood market in the world. Sightseers are certainly welcome, but catering to tourism seems to be the last concern for folks working here. Don’t wear your favourite open-toed shoes. And, unless your Japanese language skills are impeccable, strongly consider going with a guide. Continue reading
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Posted in Food, Japan, Photography, Shopping, Travel, Urban Travel Blog
Tagged fish market, japan, japanese food, PHOTO STORY, Photography, seafood, shinto shrine, sushi, tokyo, Tsukiji, Tsukiji Market., urban travel blog
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London Daily Photo: Getting to the Point
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Tagged 30 ST MARY AXE, city of london, EC3, EC3A 8EP, GHERKIN, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, Londonist, lunch, MEMBERS CLUB, Photography, review, SEARCY'S, THE CITY, the gherkin, the shard
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Hemingway on the Stage: Fiesta (The Sun Also Rises) at Trafalfar Studio 2
Fiesta (The Sun Also Rises) is a distilled and spare adaptation of the Ernest Hemingway novel, The Sun Also Rises. Adapted and directed by Alex Helfrect, the play is set in 1920s Paris and Pamplona and follows stoic – and often drunk – American journalist and bullfighting aficionado Jake Barnes as he examines the wounds and memories from his time served during WW1. Continue reading
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Posted in Books, Design, London, Theatre
Tagged bullfighting, ernest hemingway, fiesta, fiesta (the sun also rises), Gideon Turner, hemingway, jack holden, jake barnes, jazz, josie taylor, jye frasca, lady brett ashley, London, novel, play, rachel noel, review, the sun also rises, theatre, theatre review, trafalgar studio 2, trafalgar studios, trio farouche, west end
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Bruce Nauman + Eva Hesse at Hauser & Wirth London (OneTravel)
Two exhibitions of equal provocation and weight have opened recently at the Hauser & Wirth gallery in London. Featuring works by a couple of contemporary art’s biggest names, Bruce Nauman and Eva Hesse, the shows offers an excellent way to experience art that allows viewers to question assumptions of connection and relationship with the outside world and how the slightest tweaks in perception can gloriously mess with the mind for the meaningful and enriching outcomes. Continue reading
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Posted in Art, London, OneTravel, Travel
Tagged Art, bruce nauman, contemporary art, eva hesse, eva hesse 1965, exhibition, gallery, hauser & wirth london, hauser and wirth, istallations, London, mindfuck, neon, OneTravel, paitings, review, savile row, Travel
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London Daily Photo: Radiate
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Tagged LDP, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, power lines, street photography
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Volpetti, a Truffle Lover’s Salumeria in Rome (CDCLifestyle)
Volpetti is a lovely family owned salumeria specialising in all things tartufi alongside a quality assortment of cured meats, home made pastas and all sorts of other Italian delicacies. Here you’ll find a gorgeous selection of freshly prepared dishes here as well and a deli counter stacked high with freshly baked pizza slices, calzones and panini as well as an array of potential gifts for all your gourmet friends back home. Continue reading
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Posted in CDCLifestyle, Food, Italy, Rome, Shopping, Travel
Tagged CDCLifestyle, cheese, comte des cierges, deli, Food, italian food, Italy, roma, rome, salami, salumeria, Shopping, tartufi, tartufo, Travel, truffles, volpetti
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Where to See Snowdrops in England (CheapOair)
Spring might not be here yet, but it’s not too far off. Here in England, one telltale sign that warmer weather and longer days are on the way is when the first snowdrops of the year appear. Snowdrops are small … Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, England, Travel
Tagged cheapoair, england, national trust, snowdrops
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London Daily Photo: A Face in a Crowd
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Tagged LDP, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, street photography
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Rock ‘n’ Roll Photos at Quaglino’s Restaurant in London (CheapOair)
Adding to the rock ‘n’ roll glamour of the show, a special range of cocktails has been created by Quaglino’s bar manager, Michal Zawerbny. Priced at £15 (about $23) for two, you can choose a Rock ‘n’ Roll or a Jimi’s Choice to enjoy while viewing the photography. Continue reading
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Posted in Art, CheapOair, Drink, Food, London, Music, Photography, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged bar, cheapoair, cocktails, Food, Gered Mankowitz, jimi hendrix, London, mayfair, Michal Zawerbny, music, Photography, photography exhibition, QUAGLINO'S, restaurant, Rock 'n' Roll, st james's, swinging sixties, Travel
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Limited Edition Hand-Coloured Woodcut Print: “Lovers” by Sweet Toof
The Lovers, a new hand-coloured woodcut print by East London street artist, Sweet Toof Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Graffiti, London, Shopping, Valentine's Day
Tagged Art, east london, Graffiti, high roller society, limited edition, London, print, street art, STREET ARTIST, sweet toof, the lovers, Valentine's Day, woodcut print
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London Daily Photo: Paramount
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Tagged centre point, centrepoint, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, paramount club, Photography, shard, skyline, skyscrapers, the shard
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Chipotle Mexican Grill Opens in SW9 + Win FREE Burritos
To celebrate the opening of Chipotle Mexican Grill in Wimbledon I’m offering a two vouchers for one free burrito, burrito bowl, salad or order of tacos each. Continue reading
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Posted in Competition, Food, Freebies, London, Music, Restaurants, Video
Tagged burritos, chipotle, CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, coldplay, competition, contest, cultivate a better world, Food, free, FREE BURRITOS, freebies, London, mexican food, MEXICAN RESTAURANT, new restaurant, restaurant, retweet, south london, SW19 7PA, SW9, the scientist, twitter competition, Video, vouchers, willie nelson, wimbledon, wimbledon hill, win free chipotle burritos
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London Daily Photo: Janus Jr
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Tagged elmo, elmo hat, elmo toboggan, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, street photography
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Meet the Amazings: Robert, Serial Entrepreneur/Inventor/Property Owner
The Amazings are people over 50 who are passionate about passing on their knowledge, skills and wisdom to younger generations. The range of courses and classes they offer is impressive. From a loom knitter, to a philosopher, to the guy who taught Phil Collins how to drum, to a film mogul, to a clay artist … they’re all amazings and all have something valuable to share.
One such amazing individual is Robert, a serial entrepreneur with more than 40 years experience. Continue reading
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Tagged adult learning, classes, continued education, courses, elders, London, over 50's, Robert Kihlstrom, SPONSORED POST, the amazings, workshops
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Dan Witz: Prisoners 2012 – 2013 at Lazarides Gallery in London (OneTravel)
New York based street artist, Dan Witz, has an amazing show on at the moment at Central London’s Lazarides Rathbone gallery. I’ve been following Dan’s work for awhile and was stoked to see he was coming back to the UK for a solo show after a London hiatus of a few years. Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Graffiti, London, Travel
Tagged Art, dan witz, Dan Witz: Prisoners 2012 – 2013, Graffiti, lazarides, lazarides rathbone, London, OneTravel, preview, RATHBONE PLACE, street art, Travel, W1, W1T 1HR
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London Daily Photo: Doink
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Tagged council estate, east london, hackney, LDP, London, London Daily Photo, Photography, roofs, skyline, solar panels, tower, vista
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London Daily Photo: Stand
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Journey’s End at Greenwich Theatre
RC Sherriff’s Journey’s End has been a considered a seminal piece of anti-war theatre since its first production in 1928 with Laurence Olivier as the lead. Today, the play’s significance still resonates, perhaps more than ever.
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Posted in London, Theatre
Tagged Adam Fletcher, Alex Forward, alexander ridgers, Ant White, anti-war, David Alwyn, david hutchinson, Dom Hodson, greenwich, greenwich theatre, James Hender, Jason Hall, journey's end, kemey lafond, London, Mark Middleton, Matt Tring, Matthew Pattimore, phillip rowntree, play, preview, R. C. Sherriff, RC Sherriff, SE10, SE10 8ES, sell a door, Sell A Door Theatre Company, Steven George, theatre, WW1
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London’s Chinatown Around the Edges (OneTravel)
London’s annual Chinese New Year parade will slither its way through Chinatown on Sunday the 10th of February. Obviously, going out for Chinese cuisine on that day would make a lot of sense … if you’re patient or have the luxury of planning ahead and making a reservation. However, if you find yourself burnt out on Chinese food or still wishing to enjoy the Chinatown festivities without having to endure the crowds, it’s worth noting there’s a lot more on offer in this area than dumplings and Peking duck. Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, Drink, Food, London, Movies, OneTravel, Pubs, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged beer, C & R Cafe Restaurant, chinatown, chinese new year, chinese new year parade, De Hems Dutch Cafe Bar, Drink, dutch bar, dutch beer, Food, irish pub, laksa, London, malaysian food, prince charles cinema, pubs, W1, Waxy O'Connor's, WC2, year of the snake
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