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Tag Archives: cheapoair
7 European Cities You Must Visit in Your 20s (Miles Away)
Traveling abroad in your 20s is a rite of passage that broadens horizons and sets a meaningful global perspective that will inform the important decisions you’ll being making for years to come. It’s also an absolutely fantastic way to have a blast! Continue reading
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Tagged cheapoair, europe, Miles Away, Travel
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How to See the World’s Most Expensive City for Just $50 a Day (Miles Away)
The tiny Southeast Asian city-state of Singapore has just been named the world’s most expensive city in a new report. Ouch? Definitely not! It might be costly to live there, but for out-of-towners, Singapore can be a very affordable destination. Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Miles Away, Money, Singapore, Travel
Tagged budget travel, cheapoair, Miles Away, money, Singapore, Travel
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Here’s How to Eat Your Way Through Austin, Just in Time for SXSW (Miles Away)
And if you’re heading down to this Texas town for SXSW, you’ll be in good company. It’s Austin’s biggest party of the year, offering the chance to rub elbows with movers and shakers at the top of their game across a range of creative and high tech industries, to see the best up-and-coming bands perform live and experience a fun loving city at its very best – and to feast like there’s no tomorrow! Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Drink, Food, Miles Away, Restaurants, Texas, Travel
Tagged Austin, cheapoair, Drink, Food, Miles Away, restaurants, SXSW, texas, Travel
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Tacos, Chocolate Chicken, and Barbacoa: The Ultimate Mexican Food Guide (Miles Away)
To help you make the most of every meal in magnificent Mexico, have a look at this list of top Mexican dishes. Continue reading
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Tagged cheapoair, Food, mexican food, mexico, Miles Away, restaurants, street food, tacos, Travel
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8 of the Craziest Places to Take an Adventure Trip (Miles Away)
Is a vacation without some sort of adrenaline-pumping activity only guaranteed to bore you to tears? Never fear! Here’s a look at eight destinations that are always a safe bet for an awesome adventure. Continue reading
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Tagged adventure travel, cheapoair, Miles Away, Travel
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5 of the Coolest Film Festivals Around the World (Miles Away)
For movie buffs with a love for travel, here’s a look at the five coolest film festivals screening the biggest hits and best indie flicks around the planet. Continue reading
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Posted in Celebrities, CheapOair, Miles Away, Movies, Travel
Tagged cheapoair, cinema, film, Film Festivals, Miles Away, Movies, Travel
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5 of the Coolest Things You Can Do in Iowa (Miles Away)
Photo/Andrey Armyagov/Shutterstock Think Iowa only gets exciting around election season? Not so! It’s notoriously underrated, but the votes are in and everyone agrees: Iowa is an awesome place for traveling fun.What awaits you in the friendly Hawkeye State? We’ve rounded … Continue reading
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Tagged cheapoair, Iowa, Miles Away, Travel, USA
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Your Ultimate Guide to Delicious Dallas (Miles Away)
Dallas is a dynamic place, and if you’re in town and seeking a bite of something tasty, you’ll have a run of delicious options catering to all palates and budgets – from food trucks to luxury hotels. And Dallas isn’t just a culinary hub for the great state of Texas, it’s also one of the best and most diverse dining scenes in all of America! Yum. Continue reading
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Tagged cheapoair, Dallas, Drink, Food, luxury, restaurants, texas, Travel, USA
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The Ultimate Guide to New Orleans Voodoo Culture (Miles Away)
Voodoo. How much of its mysterious traditions are hokey hype and how much is genuine religious practice? There’s no better place to find out for yourself than in New Orleans, where the legend, kitsch, and reality of Voodoo collide. Here’s … Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Louisiana, Miles Away, Shopping, Travel
Tagged cheapoair, louisiana, Miles Away, new orleans, nola, Shopping, Travel, voodoo
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How to Experience the Best of NOLA’s Legendary Live Music Scene (Miles Away)
Are you planning to hit the Crescent City for a taste of live music, but aren’t sure where to go for the best gigs? Don’t worry about it! A visit to NOLA without encountering live music is practically impossible. You cannot avoid great music here even if you try! But before you get down to boogie, keep these tips in mind … Continue reading
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Tagged BARS, cheapoair, Entertainment, live music, live performance, louisiana, Miles Away, music, new orleans, nola, Travel
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The Ultimate Guide to Pensacola – Beyond the Beach! (Miles Away)
Okay, let’s face it! Your aim in heading down to Pensacola is to have a heaping helping of toes-in-the-sand, fun-in-the-sun action. And nobody’s blaming ya! With its awarding-winning white sand beaches, this Gulf Coast destination is an excellent choice for an amazing beach break. But while you’re in this Northwest Florida town, you would be wise to dust the sand off your flip-flops now and again to venture inland for some of the area’s best attractions, food and drink, entertainment, and shopping. Continue reading
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Tagged cheapoair, florida, Miles Away, Pensacola, Travel
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Pensacola, FL Is the Foodie Paradise You Never Knew About (Miles Away)
Sunny days, sandy beaches and sensational food – Pensacola is one of America’s tastiest seaside destinations. From farmers’ markets and “flip-flop fine dining” to innovative regional and international haute cuisine, if you’re hankering for something good to eat, this friendly Gulf Coast town has plenty to go round. Continue reading
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Tagged cheapoair, Drink, florida, Food, Miles Away, Pensacola, restaurants, Shopping, Travel
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The Coolest Day Trips You Can Take from Birmingham, Alabama (Miles Away)
All the places listed here are within roughly four hours (most a lot closer) to Birmingham. They’re all in Alabama too. However, there’s so much to see and do in and around Birmingham that this list is hardly exhaustive. Get excited about Alabama, and keep in mind that this is just the tip of the iceberg! Continue reading
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Trampolines, African Villages, & Vulcan: Your Guide to Birmingham’s Quirkiest Attractions (Miles Away)
Going down to Birmingham and hoping to get off the beaten track to discover some of the quirkier sights in Alabama’s biggest town? You’re in luck! In addition to an impressive range of popular museums, parks, restaurants, and attractions, there’s something for everybody in Birmingham – no matter how obscure or off-kilter your sightseeing proclivities might be. Continue reading
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Photos Commemorate 70th Anniversary of D-Day at War Museum in England (CheapOair)
As part of its commemoration of the 70th anniversary of D-Day, the Imperial War Museum in Duxford, England is running D-Day -The Last of the Liberators, a collection of photographic portraits featuring some of the last surviving British Normandy veterans. … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, CheapOair, England, Museums, Photography, Travel
Tagged Art, cambridge, cambridgeshire, cheapoair, D-Day, D-Day -The Last of the Liberators, duxford, england, Imperial War Museum, Imperial War Museum Duxford, IWM, IWM Duxford, museums, Photography, photography exhibition, Robin Savage, Travel, veterans, world war two, WWII
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Handmade in Britain – Appreciating British Craftsmanship (CheapOair)
Opening the doors to the beautiful and historic Chelsea Old Town Hall for three days this May, Handmade in Britain will showcase the best of contemporary fine crafts across a range of disciplines. With innovative design to be on display … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, CheapOair, Design, Food, London, Shopping, Travel
Tagged british design, cheapoair, chelsea, chelsea old town hall, cookery school, craft, design, handmade in britain, king's road, London, London blog, pop-up, SW3, Travel, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Cooksister Blogger, Jeanne Horak-Druiff (CheapOair)
Jeanne Horak-Druiff is a South African who lives in London. Her delicious and photo-rich food and travel blog, Cooksister, is held in high regard among London’s eclectic mix of bloggers and foodies. The blog for Jeanne is a side project, … Continue reading
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Posted in Blogs, CheapOair, Food, interview, London, Travel
Tagged blog, cheapoair, cooksister, Food, interview, Jeanne Horak-Druiff, London, London blog, Travel, travel blog, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London’s Best Record Stores (CheapOair)
Record stores: London’s got ’em. Some of the best in Europe actually, and here’s a crème de la crème list of this city’s finest establishments dedicated to the needs of the finickiest vinyl junkies. Sound good? Then you better hurry up and … Continue reading
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Tagged albums, berwick street, berwick street market, Black Market Records, cheapoair, dance music, Flashback Records, Honest Jon's, London, london's best record stores, LPs, music, music stores, Phonica, Reckless Records, record shops, record stores, records, rough trade, rough trade east, Shopping, Sister Ray Records, soho, Sounds of the Universe, Travel, travel blog, vinyl, W1
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Time for Art at the Folkestone Triennial 2014 (CheapOair)
The seaside town of Folkestone is located about 70 miles from Central London on the southeastern coast of Kent. High speed trains run regularly to/from London St Pancras International with a journey time that’s just under an hour. Every three … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex Hartley, Amina Menia; muf Architecture/Art, Andy Goldsworthy, Art, art blog, cheapoair, Cornelia Parke, Diane Dever and Jonathan Wright, Emma Hart, Emma Hart; Alex Hartley, england, folkestone, folkestone art, Folkestone Artworks, folkestone triennial, Ian Hamilton Finlay, John Harle and Tom Pickard, Jyll Bradley, kent, Marjetica Potrč and Ooze Architects, Pablo Bronstein, Pablo Bronstein as well as Jyll Bradley, public art, Richard Wilson, rootoftwo, Sarah Staton, Something & Son, Strange Cargo, Tim Etchells, Tracey Emin, Travel, travel blog, Yoko Ono, Лондон
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Manchester’s Whitworth Art Gallery to Re-Open Autumn 2014 (CheapOair)
A glimmering gem in the crown of British art spaces, the Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester has been closed to the public for several months but is to reopen this autumn following a £15 million (roughly $25 million) transformation. On … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, art blog, cheapoair, england, gallery, manchester, preview, Travel, travel blog, whitworth, whitworth art gallery
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Dine Like a Creole King at the Palace Cafe in New Orleans (CheapOair)
You could spend a lifetime writing about the New Orleans dining scene. During a recent NOLA excursion, I did my best to slurp up as sizeable a spoonful of gumbo as possible during my brief stay. And I’ve gotta tell … Continue reading
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Tagged BARS, big easy, cheapoair, cocktails, crab meat cheesecake, creole, Food, french quarter, gumbo, louisiana, Nawlins, new orleans, nola, palace cafe, restaurants, sazerac, Travel, travel blog
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6 Blogs about Venice, Italy (CheapOair)
With Carnevale events already taking place (the big day is Tuesday the 4th of March) in a city which many regard to be among the world’s most elegant and evocative destinations, now is a superb time to see what’s doing with a few … Continue reading
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Tagged Blogs, carnaby, carnevale, CARNIVAL, cheapoair, I am not Making This up, Italy, Italy to Los Angeles and Back, Monica Cesarato, The Venetian Experience, Travel, travel blog, Venetian Cat, venezia, venice, venice blog, venice blogs, Италия, イタリア, 意大利
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5 Great Cafes Near London’s Oxford Circus (CheapOair)
Yes, it’s invariable that I will leave at least a couple of great cafes off this list in my pursuit to share a few ideal places to have a quality coffee while keeping within striking distance of all on offer … Continue reading
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Tagged artisan coffee, breakfast, CAFES, cafes near oxford circus, cheapoair, coffee, coffee blog, coffee near oxford circus, Drink, espressamente, espressamente illy, espressamente illy regent street, espresso, Fernandez & Wells, fitzrovia, Food, Foxcroft & Ginger, illy, illy caffe, illy Regent Street, Kaffeine, London, London blog, lunch, marylebone, oxford circus, pastries, restaurants, sandwiches, soho, TAP, Tapped & Packed, W1, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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4 Fantastique Paris Blogs (CheapOair)
For a local’s perspective on how to make the most visiting any destination, it’s hard to beat a regularly updated and enthusiastic blog. That goes for Paris as much as anywhere. Here’s a list of four excellent Parisian blogs to … Continue reading
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London Celebrates Shakespeare’s 450th Birthday (CheapOair)
Guess who’s turning 450 this year? It’s William Shakespeare. With the subject matter and themes of his work ringing as true as ever before, The Bard’s his plays are still performed to sold out audiences around the globe – including … Continue reading
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Tagged cheapoair, London, London blog, London Walks, noel coward theatre, Our Greatest Living Playwright Victoria & Albert Museum, shakespeare, Shakespeare in Love, Shakespeare’s and Dickens’s London – The Old City, Shakespeare’s Globe, the globe, The Rose Theatre, theatre, Travel, V&A, william shakespeare, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Interview with A Lady in London Blogger, Julie Falconer (CheapOair)
Julie Falconer is a London-based travel writer and consultant. She writes a blog called A Lady in London, on which she covers destinations across the globe with an emphasis on culture and food. She also runs a Europe travel website called VisitingEU. … Continue reading
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Tagged a lady in london, blog, cheapoair, interview, julie falconer, London, London blog, Travel, travel blog, travel blogger, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Burroughs, Lynch and Warhol at Photographers’ Gallery (CheapOair)
A series of three exhibitions “examining how photography informed and inspired the practices of three key 20th century American cultural figures” has opened at The Photographers’ Gallery showing “a relatively unseen body of work for the first time in the UK” and offering … Continue reading
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Tagged ANDY WARHOL, Andy Warhol: Photographs 1976 - 1987, Art, cheapoair, David Lynch, David Lynch: The Factory Photographs, London, London blog, london blogger, photographers' gallery, Photography, photography blog, POP ART, Ramillies Street, soho, street photography, Taking Shots: The Photography of William S. Burroughs, the photographers' gallery, Travel, W1, W1F 7LW, Warhol, William S. Burroughs, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Does Your Sweetheart Have a Sweet Tooth? Then Paris is the Perfect Place! (CheapOair)
Sure, it’s probably the most romantic city in the world, and thus the ideal destination for any amorous couple. But Paris isn’t just for sweethearts. Any Francophile can tell you that Paris is one of the sweetest places anyone’s ever … Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Chocolate, Drink, Food, France, Paris, Restaurants, Shopping, Travel
Tagged Angelina, cheapoair, chocolate, Drink, Food, france, Gerard Mulot, hot chocolate, ice cream, macaron, Maison Berthillon, Multo, paris, patisserie, Pierre Hermé, pierre herme paris, Shopping, Travel, travel blog, travel blogger
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Turin: City of Foodie Firsts (CheapOair)
Turin is a city of firsts in many ways. The northern Italian city is home to the country’s first official capital. It’s the birthplace of the Fiat automobile and is essentially the go-to scene for contemporary art in Italy today. And … Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Chocolate, Coffee, Drink, Food, Italy, Restaurants, Travelbag, Wine
Tagged aperativo, barney's bar, BARS, bicerin, cheapoair, chocolate, Cinzano, coctails, coffee, Drink, Food, Ganci, gelateria pepino, gelato, hot chocolate, ice cream, Italy, lavazza, Martini Rosso, northern italy, pepino, piedmont, Piemonte, pinguino, red wine, restaurants, Shopping, Torino, Travel, travel blog, travel blogger, turin, vermouth, Италия, イタリア, 意大利
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London’s Quirkiest Taxidermy (CheapOair)
Ever feel like someone … or something … is watching from some dark corner? Never fear, that’s just the décor! If you like your pub with as many heads on the wall as there are patrons at the bar and … Continue reading
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Tagged cheapoair, Get Stuffed, Horniman Museum, Hunter S, JUGGED HARE, London, London blog, pubs, TAXIDERMY, Travel, travel blog, travel blogger, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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10 Reasons to Eat and Drink at London’s Seven Dials (CheapOair)
Seven Dials is a small but popular area of Central London near Covent Garden where seven streets converge at one junction. The area is conveniently located near a number of Tube stations including Covent Garden, Leicester Square and Holborn which … Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, CheapOair, Chocolate, Coffee, Drink, Food, London, Pubs, Restaurants, Shopping, Travel
Tagged ape & bird, BARS, beer, belgo, belgo centraal, CAFES, cheapoair, cheese, chocolate, cocktails, coffee, covent garden, Drink, Flesh & Buns, Food, Freud Bar, Hotel Chocolat, Hotel Chocolat – Roast + Conch, Kopaka, Kopaka Cafe and Restaurant, London, London blog, MON PLAISIR, monmouth coffee, neal's yard, Neal's Yard Dairy, pub, pubs, restaurants, Roast + Conch, rossopomodoro, seven dials, Shopping, Travel, travel blog, travel blogger, WC2, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Top Tips for London’s Big Winter Sales (CheapOair)
London’s best shops and department stores may be taking down the Christmas lights and tossing their trees to the curb, but for bargain hunters visiting in search of a heavy dose of retail therapy the festivities have only just begun … Continue reading
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Tagged after christmas sales, bond street, BOXPARK, Chatham Street, cheapoair, christmas, covent garden, department stores, designer outlets, east london, fashion, hackney, january sales, knightsbridge, London, London blog, malls, oxford circus, oxford street, regent street, sales, seven dials, Shopping, Travel, westfield, winter sales, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London’s Top 10 Ice Skating Rinks (CheapOair)
Winter’s here and the festive season is upon us. Time to get outside, put on your skates and take in London at its chilly best! Here’s where to do just that. Read my complete post at the CheapOair blog.
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Some Of Our Favorite Posts from 2013 (CheapOair)
Eerily incomplete sculpture, crave-worthy ceviche, and breaking bread with a breathtaking view, 2013 was a fantastic year to be a travel blogger. But those are just my favourite bits from London. Here’s a look at my top five favourite posts … Continue reading
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Top 5 Christmas Lights in London (CheapOair)
Tis the season to enjoy the twinkly show of holiday lights in London. Here’s the definitive list of the five best spots to get in the spirit. Merry Christmas and happy new year! Read my complete post at the CheapOair … Continue reading
