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Monthly Archives: July 2015
London Daily Photo: St Pancras
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Tagged London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, st pancras, street photography, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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It’s Dawg Days for Byron Burgers with the New Freddar Cheese
The Freddar Dawg is a cheeseburger stacked with a 6oz beef patty cut into (think: conjoined slider twins) and served in a brioche-y hot dog roll with streaky bacon, onion, pickles, shredded iceberg lettuce, American mustard, Byron sauce and (drumroll please) the newly debuted Freddar cheese. Continue reading
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Posted in Food, London, Restaurants
Tagged burgers, BYRON, Byron Hamburgers, cheese, CHEESEBURGER, fitzrovia, Food, Freddar, Freddar Dawg, London, RATHBONE PLACE, restaurants, review, W1, W1T 1HL, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: Platform Garden
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Fizz & Fish! WineTrust at Hook Camden Town
Online wine retailer WineTrust recently teamed up with sustainable fish restaurant Hook Camden Town for a “Fizz & Fish” pairing of Champagnes and sparkling wines with a variety of fish and chip dishes. Coolest thing about this match made in foodie heaven (or at least from my greedy perspective) was that they kindly invited me along to enjoy the savoury slurp fest! Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Shopping, Wine
Tagged #fizzandfish, champagne, fish, fish and chips, Fizz & Fish, flying fish seafoods, Hook Camden Town, Innocent Bystander, Moscato, NW1, NW1 7PP, Parkway, seafood, sparkling wine, wine, WineTrust
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London Daily Photo: From the Far End of the Table
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Tagged London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, street photography, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Win a Pot of Hotel Chocolat Fruit Bombes to Chill
Hotel Chocolat’s Fruit Bombes to Chill come in five fantastic flavours: blackcurrant, lime, lemon, cherry and passion fruit. With the perfect contrast of fruit tang and smooth chocolate, they’re best served after being chilled for at least 30 minutes. Pop in the fridge then pop in your mouth. Continue reading
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Posted in Chocolate, Competition, Food, Freebies, Shopping
Tagged #ChocsToChill, chocolate, competition, Food, free, freebies, Fruit Bombes, Hotel Chocolat, RT to win, Shopping, twitter competition
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Yelp London’s Big Night In: Free Treats and Services Delivered to Your Doorstep
Have you heard about Yelp’s Big Night In? With mega-loads of free treats and services being offered to 30 lucky Yelpers, a quiet Friday night at home never looked so good! Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, Freebies, London, Shopping, Wine, Yelping with tikichris
Tagged big night in, Drink, Food, free, freebies, London, wine, Yelp, Yelp London, Yelping with tikichris, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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5 Things Not to Miss in Mauritius (OneTravel)
You couldn’t be blamed for hitting the beautiful beach and never leaving during the entirety of your stay in the tropical island paradise that is Mauritius. However, myriad rewards await those visitors willing to shake the sand out of their … Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: At the Bar
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Tagged London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, street photography, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Affordable Hotels Near Earl’s Court
Traveling to London at any time of year, whether it is for business or for leisure, can seem to be quite expensive for you. The airfare alone can cost you a lot of money so you want to try to … Continue reading
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Posted in Hotels, London, Travel
Tagged earls court, hotels, London, SPONSORED POST, Travel, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Living Lech: Auf Wiedersehen!
Four days in Lech am Arlberg was a rejuvenating experience. Though it’s known as ski country, the relatively uncharted summer territory was just as charming and far less crowded, with enough recreational activities available to keep me constantly on my toes. High-altitude fun in the stunning Alps meant that I was out daily hiking, fishing, and enjoying the early July heat spell. Continue reading
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Posted in Austria, Hotels, Living Lech, Luxury, Travel
Tagged austria, Hotel Aurelio, hotels, Lech, Lech am Arlberg, Living Lech, luxury, Maddie Salters, Travel
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Recipe: Jack Daniel’s Manhattan
With a taste of Tennessee and a touch of New York sophistication, a Jack Daniel’s Manhattan is Americana in a martini glass. Using the world’s favourite whiskey to create this highly regarded cocktail is a flavourful (and easy!) way to stir up some good times without raising too much of a fuss. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Recipes, Shopping
Tagged cocktails, Drink, JACK DANIEL, Jack Daniel's Manhattan, recipes, Shopping, whiskey
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Living Lech: A Taste of Austria’s Gourmand Side
Austria, like any culture-rich nation, has a consummate tradition of food: timeless recipes, fresh ingredients, and local preferences. That’s given. What I didn’t expect from my four-day trip to Lech, a traditional valley town nestled into the sprightly Alps, was for my farm-fresh experience to cross-over with world-renown couture gastronomy. And here’s the thing about couture: it always fits. (Not sure if I could say the same for my jeans afterwards.) Continue reading
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Posted in Austria, Drink, Food, Hotels, Living Lech, Luxury, Restaurants, Travel, Wine
Tagged austria, Austrian Wine, Drink, Food, Hotel Aurelio, hotels, Lech, Lech am Arlberg, Living Lech, luxury, Maddie Salters, restaurants, Travel, wine
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London Daily Photo: Converge
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Tagged London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, street photography, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Living Lech: An Unrivaled Experience at Aurelio’s Lush Spa
Winner of a Relax Guide SPA Award in 2015, the state-of-the-art spa at Hotel Aurelio includes a 23-meter swimming pool, experience baths, saunas, treatment rooms, and more while offering a wide array of rare amenities and tailored services. Continue reading
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Tagged austria, Hotel Aurelio, hotels, Lech, Lech am Arlberg, Living Lech, luxury, Maddie Salters, spa, Travel
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London Daily Photo: Steps to Nowhere
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Living Lech: Sporting and Recreation in the Athletic Alps
It was my first introduction to the world of summer sport and outdoor recreation in the resort town of Lech, and it was a blast. After four days in Lech, my running shoes were dusty with exertion, but I still couldn’t shake the feeling I wanted more time to appreciate everything on offer. Luckily, Hotel Aurelio put together a programme that allowed me to dabble in a wide array of Lech’s summer options. Fishing, llama trekking, cooking classes, and marathon shopping (it may as well be a sport,) were all highlights for me. Continue reading
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Posted in Austria, Hotels, Living Lech, Luxury, Travel
Tagged adventure travel, austria, Hotel Aurelio, hotels, Lech, Lech am Arlberg, Living Lech, luxury, Maddie Salters, Travel
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London Daily Photo: Monday
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Living Lech: Summer at the Magnificent Hotel Aurelio
During her three night visit to the “fairytale landscape” of Lech, Maddie Salters stayed at Hotel Aurelio, where her “every impulse and need was catered to in a decadent manner indicative of the finest five-star hotels.” According to Maddie, “to say the Hotel Aurelio spoils you would be an understatement: choices seem boundless, from cuisine to entertainment, and bespoke itineraries are par for the course.” Continue reading
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Posted in Austria, Hotels, Living Lech, Luxury, Travel
Tagged adventure travel, austria, Hotel Aurelio, hotels, Lech, Lech am Arlberg, Living Lech, luxury, Maddie Salters, Travel
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London Daily Photo: Horizon
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Living Lech: Where Luxury and Adventure Await
Lech am Arlberg is a linchpin in European ski culture, known for its flawless slopes and prim luxury hotels, which offer privacy and comfort to winter holidaymakers. But Lech blooms into a little-known treasure in the summer, when its rolling green hills and burbling rivers become the ideal location for hiking, biking, and sport. Michelin-starred plates are served out on sunny terraces and relaxation becomes synonymous with indulgence. Continue reading
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Tagged austria, Hotel Aurelio, hotels, Lech, Lech am Arlberg, Living Lech, luxury, Maddie Salters, Travel
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London Daily Photo: Readymade Cocktail
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Tagged Clerkenwell, clerkenwell road, east london, London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, old street, Photography, shoreditch, street photography, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Infographic: Are You a Grammar Nerd?
The folks behind Grammarly claim they’re got the world’s most accurate grammar checker. As you type, Grammarly scans your text to check for over 250 advanced grammar rules. The checks include common grammatical errors such as subject-verb agreement, article use, and modifier placement in addition to contextual spelling mistakes. Continue reading
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1 Way to Save Big While Visiting Lisbon (OneTravel)
Not my first time exploring Portugal’s steeply sloped and indubitably sunny riverside capital and I sincerely hope it won’t be my last – but a recent weekend break in Lisbon turned out to be a brilliant way to spend a … Continue reading
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Camino Tapas Bar Carves a Path to a New Bankside Location
Furthering restaurateur Richard Bigg’s vision of casual Spanish dining in Britain, Camino Bankside offers Londoners more opportunity to enjoy Executive Chef Nacho Del Campo’s smart menu of tapas, sharing platters and more in a stylish setting with plenty of outdoor seating. Continue reading
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Tagged bankside, Blue Fin Building, canvey street, Drink, Food, London, restaurants, reviews, SE1, SE1 9NA, south london, spanish food, tapas, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: ‘!
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Tagged E17, east london, Georgian Village, London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, street photography, waltham forest, WALTHAMSTOW, Wood Street, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Preview: The Greatest Spectacle of Lucha Libre at York Hall, Bethnal Green
I’m heading to this “greatest spectacle” on Saturday night and cannot wait. I’m not sure if it will live up to the experience I had catching a night of lucha libre at Arena Mexico a few years back in Mexico City, but I have no doubt the evening with be an action packed blast. If you’ve never had the pleasure of witnessing the awesome force that is Mexican professional wrestling, do yourself a massive favour and make this off kilter event your weekend priority. Continue reading
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Tagged bethnal green, E2, E2 9PJ, Entertainment, live performance, London, lucha libre, mexican wrestling, Old Ford Road, preview, The Greatest Spectacle of Lucha Libre, York Hall, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Ian Francis | The Chosen Form of Your Destroyer | Lazarides Rathbone
With each piece appearing to vibrate off the canvas with moody apprehension, Bristol-based artist Ian Francis’ exhibition of new mixed media works at Lazarides Rathbone (his third at the gallery) suggests that nightmares can be beautiful too. Continue reading
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Tagged Art, exhibition, fitzrovia, gallery, Ian Francis, lazarides rathbone, London, RATHBONE PLACE, reviews, The Chose Form of Your Destroyer, W1, W1T 1HR, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo ScrewControl
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Sunlight Gleams on My Strategically Placed Coffee Machine (espressoCrazy)
Lousy photo? Maybe. But it illustrates well what I’m most pleased to blog about at this moment. Just look at all that streaming sunlight coming into the shot from my back garden! And what’s it gleaming on? My Francis Francis … Continue reading
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Posted in Coffee, Drink, espressoCrazy, Food, Shopping
Tagged coffee, Drink, espresso, espressoCrazy, espressocrazy.com, Food, illy
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Find the Best Hotels near the Top Shopping Areas in London
Millions of people come to London each year for travel, but they all come for a variety of reasons. While some may visit the city because it is part of their business, others come strictly to take in some of … Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Hair Salon, Georgian Village, Wood Street
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Tagged E17, east london, Georgian Village, London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, street photography, waltham forest, WALTHAMSTOW, Wood Street, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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The World’s Top 20 Most-Visited Cities (OneTravel)
Did you ever wonder what the most popular destination on the planet is? According to MasterCard’s 2015 Global Destination Cities Index, it’s London – and has been for five out of the past seven years. Running in close second and … Continue reading
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Nothing Jarring about a Relaxing Dinner at Drury Lane’s Jar Kitchen
A member of the Sustainable Restaurant Association, Jar Kitchen’s menu features plenty of British fare (all meat sourced from Walter Rose & Son butchers in Wiltshire) with a contemporary European twist along with tasty items presumably picked up just round the restaurant’s Seven Dials corner (chiefly Monmouth Coffee and Neal’s Yard Dairy). And – from what I could ascertain at a recent tasting event – I it’s all in good hands with Chef Dominik Moldenhauer (ex-Heston Blumenthal’s Dinner). Continue reading
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Tagged covent garden, Dominik Moldenhauer, Drink, Drury Lane, Food, Jar Kitchen, London, restaurants, reviews, seven dials, Sustainable Restaurant Association, WC2, WC2B 5QF, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: On the Shelf/in the Light
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Tagged London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, street photography, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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