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What Happens When Your Christmas Gifts are Left Alone at Night?
Ever wonder what sort of magic takes place this time of year when the shutters are closed and the lights turned off at a major department store? See what happens when Christmas gifts are left alone at night in this fun little clip from BHS featuring some very clever slow motion animation. The video is only about a minute and a half long but is chocked full of all sorts of great gifts available at BHS Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Space
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Whisky Wonderland – 2013 Jura Whisky Festival (City AM)
Waaaaaay back at the end of May I travelled up to the remote island of Jura to check out its annual Whisky Festival. This year’s event was even more worthy of red letters on the Jura calendar than usual, as the occasion marked 50th anniversary of the island’s distillery. Continue reading
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Reminder: Win Seasonal Pasta Christmas Hamper from Carluccio’s Today! #BuonNataleUK
Okay. So I’m just back from a rather epic week-long foodie ramble across the north of Italy. Yes, I had an amazing time. Soon enough, I’ll be writing about all the delectable highlights I experienced and sharing some top tips learned along the way. Keep an eye out for plenty more posts about my trip. Until then though, if you have a craving for some cibo Italiano but can’t getaway before the festive seasonal, don’t forget to enter my latest competition for a pasta hamper from Carluccio’s. Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Tower Bridge Detail
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Tagged LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, Photography, photography blog, street photography, tower bridge, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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How to Have a Merry Christmas in Mexico City (CheapOair)
Visiting Mexico City in December? From Catholic traditions with an Aztec edge to ice skating in one of the world’s most historic plazas and even catching a live NBA match, you’re guaranteed a feliz Navidad. Here are just a few … Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Druid Street
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How to Holiday Abroad on a Budget (Guest)
If you haven’t managed to get away this summer holiday you may already be thinking about when you might be able to have a holiday, and how you can afford it on a budget. If you plan well and shop … Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Little Bird Gin
Photo taken at Ropewalk during a tour of London’s Secret History of Street Food hosted by Presidential Apartments and led by Emma Parker of Coutours. Continue reading
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How to Make Merry Like Robin Hood in Nottingham and Sherwood Forest (CheapOair)
I’m writing this post from the back end of a fantastic day trip to Nottinghamshire. Only about a 140 miles or so from Central London, Nottingham and its environs are an ideal destination to add to any England touring itinerary. History … Continue reading
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Tagged beer, Drink, nottingham, nottingham castle, Nottinghamshire, pubs, robin hood, sherwood forest, Travel, Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem
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London Daily Photo: Stack ’em High, Sell ’em Cheap
Photo taken at Borough Market during a tour of London’s Secret History of Street Food hosted by Presidential Apartments and led by Emma Parker of Coutours. Continue reading
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Exploring the Possibilities with espressoCrazy’s Ultimate illy Mixed Case (Espresso Crazy)
Recently, I’ve been sipping my way through illy’s Ultimate Mixed Case of iperEspresso capsules. With a mix of five different iperEspresso capsules, giving the Mixed Case a try is great way to sample the illy capsule range and find out which ones are best for you. Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Flavours of Spain
Photo taken around Maltby Street during a tour of London’s Secret History of Street Food hosted by Presidential Apartments and led by Emma Parker of Coutours. Continue reading
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Product Review: Heat Holder Socks (CheapOair)
Ever spent a whole day away from home with cold feet? I’m not being metaphorical and talking about being too shy or afraid to enjoy yourself. I mean being uncomfortable because you’re not wearing the right socks for the weather. … Continue reading
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Tagged cheapoair, footwear, heat holder, Shopping, sock review, socks, sportswear, Travel, winterwear
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London Daily Photo: Toasted Cheese Sandwich
Photo taken at Borough Market during a tour of London’s Secret History of Street Food hosted by Presidential Apartments and led by Emma Parker of Coutours. Continue reading
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4 of Madrid’s Best Blogs (CheapOair)
Madrid! It’s a regal and quintessentially Spanish city with plenty of fun to offer her guests. Here’s a list of four of Madrid’s top blogs (in English) to help you make the most of your travel plans to Spain, help … Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Shucks
Photo taken at Richard Haward’s Oysters inside Borough Market during a tour of London’s Secret History of Street Food hosted by Presidential Apartments and led by Emma Parker of Coutours. The London’s Secret History of Street Food Tours take place on Saturday mornings and … Continue reading
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Discovering Richard III’s England in Leicester (OneTravel)
Only about a hundred miles away of London or Manchester with historic and scenic destinations such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Nottingham and Oxford even closer than that (this area of Britain is what’s referred to as the Midlands, afterall), Leicester and its … Continue reading
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Tagged east midlands, england, Leicester, Leicestershire, Midlands, OneTravel, Richard III, Travel
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Sampling China’s Gourmet Foods (CheapOair)
Home to one of the world’s most beloved and distinctive cuisines, China offers globetrotting foodies a chance to dine in fine style without blowing the budget. Here’s a tasty breakdown of what to go for when traveling in China and … Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: St John Bakery
Photo taken around Maltby Street during a tour of London’s Secret History of Street Food hosted by Presidential Apartments and led by Emma Parker of Coutours. Continue reading
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Spotlight on illy SustainArt Prize Winner: Adan Vallencillo (Espresso Crazy)
Honduran artist and recipient of the 2013 illy SustainArt Prize, Adan Vallencillo, has arrived in Venice to commence his three-month residency with the Bevilacqua La Masa Foundation. Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Street Food Tour Guide Emma Parker
Photo taken near the site of the White Hart Inn during a tour of London’s Secret History of Street Food hosted by Presidential Apartments and led by Emma Parker of Coutours. Continue reading
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Wine of the Month by @willbedwards: 2011 Barda Pinot Noir, Bodega Chacra
Up and coming wine writer, Will Edwards is back with a second Wine of the Month review. A “relative newbie” to the world of wine, Will works in the Chelsea shop of independent wine merchants Lea & Sandeman where he loves “to hear what our customers are enjoying to drink”. With the festive season fast approaching, Will finds an intriguing choice from a rather unexpected New World region to share with us. Continue reading
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Tagged 2011 Barda Pinot Noir, argentine wine, Bodega Chacra, Lea & Sandeman, Lea and Sandeman, London, London blog, patagonian wine, pinot noir, red wine, review, Will Edwards, wine, wine blog, Wine of the Month, wine review, wotm, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Enjoy a Swedish Christmas Plate at Fika, Brick Lane
It had been a few years since my last visit to Fika Bar & Restaurant before my dinner there last week. The cosy little Scandi eatery at the top of Brick Lane seems to be as popular with the hipster set and as Swedish as it ever was. Never been to Fika or, like me, haven’t been in quite some time? With Xmas on the way and a special Jutallrik menu to celebrate the festive season, now’s a topical time to visit. Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Ropewalk
Photo taken at Ropewalk during a tour of London’s Secret History of Street Food hosted by Presidential Apartments and led by Emma Parker of Coutours. Continue reading
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Road Hog/Road Blog
As bigger and better opportunities involving travel come my way, I find myself blogging from the road. Often finding myself in settings that are incredibly scenic but not necessarily ideal for writing or publishing meaningful content online, I’m learning to adapt to my life on-the-go as I try to maintain the same level of consistency and quality (I hope!) as when I was a more static blogger. Continue reading
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Christmas Menu at Bedford & Strand
A recent opportunity to sit in on a tasting of Bedford & Strand’s Christmas 2013 menu also served as a chance to sample the creations of new Head Chef Joseph Dean. Thumbs up to Dean for taking the same-old-same-old standards and adding just a touch enough pizzazz to enliven what otherwise might have come across and yawn-worthy stodge. Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Baby and Beef
Photo taken at Borough Market during a tour of London’s Secret History of Street Food hosted by Presidential Apartments and led by Emma Parker from Coutours. Continue reading
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Two Exhibitions – Old and New – at The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace (OneTravel)
Two seemingly tenuously tied exhibitions have just opened at The Queen’s Gallery in Buckingham Palace – Castiglione: Lost Genius and Gifted: From the Royal Academy to The Queen – offering visitors a chance to see some of the Royal Collections … Continue reading
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Review of The Recipe Kit by @urbanpixxels
The Recipe Kit is not the first food delivery service. But founder George Kazarian wanted to add ‘a layer of awesomeness’. It might take you a few minutes extra in the kitchen, but as a result you get to learn new techniques, discover ingredients that you won’t find in every supermarket, and explore new cuisines. I mean, how good does ‘candy beetroot salad with lamb lettuce and goats cheese’, ‘sweet potato salad with barberries and tamarind dressing’, or ‘poussin stuffed with couscous’ sound? Continue reading
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Tagged cooking, Food, food delivery, home cooking delivery experience, Jacintha Verdegaal, London, London blog, lonodn, recipes, The Recipe Kit, urban pixxels, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: Paul A Young, Chocolatier
Award-winning British chocolatier, Paul A Young, pauses briefly for a pic at the opening of his Paul A Young Fine Chocolates salon at Heal’s flagship store on Tottenham Court Road. Continue reading
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Win a Seasonal Pasta Christmas Hamper from Carluccio’s
Carluccio’s is a fantastic one stop resource when Christmas shopping for the foodies in your life, whether you’re browsing for authentic Italian foods in-store or shopping online for the best of Italy brought straight to your door, with a new next-day delivery service. Treating friends, family and colleagues to Carluccio’s selection of hampers, gift boxes, cakes, biscuits, sweets and chocolates is an excellent way to ensure the people most important to you have a deliciously buon Natale this year. To find out more about all the yummy festivities happening this Christmas at Carluccio’s plus the chance to win one especially scrumptious Christmas hamper for free, just keep reading! Continue reading
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Kamps: New German Backerei Café on Tottenham Court Road Near Warren Street
Kamps is a new German backerei café on Tottenham Court Road near Warren Street station. Stop by for a coffee (artisan wood roasted in Oxford) and a pastry, an especially budget friendly and tasty breakfast or a loaf of bread baked fresh in-store. Not yet open a full week with no marketing , the clean little shop is making fans quick. After my recent visit I can see why. Continue reading
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Get 15% Off the Ticket Price for This Weekend’s BBC Good Food Show
Sponsored by BBC Heading to this weekend’s BBC Good Food Show at Olympia Exhibition Centre this weekend? Be sure to watch this video for 15% off your ticket price!
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Tagged BBC, BBC Good Food Show, Celebrities, celebrity chefs, chefs, cooking, discounts and special offers, Drink, Food, Good Food Show, Good Food Show London, London, olympia exhibition centre, recipes, SPONSORED POST, Video, wie, wine
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Georgians Revealed at the British Library
A new exhibition at the British Library ponders whether British folk – particular those in the middle classes – during the Georgian era were “tasteful and polite, or riotous and pleasure-obsessed”? The answer I came away with after attending the press preview was a little bit of both, depending on the situation. Continue reading
