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Category Archives: CheapOair
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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Posted in CheapOair, Coffee, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Shopping, Travel
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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Posted in Art, CheapOair, London, Theatre, Travel
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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Posted in Blogs, CheapOair, interview, London, Travel
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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Posted in Art, CheapOair, London, Photography, Travel
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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Posted in Art, CheapOair, Drink, Food, London, Recipes, Restaurants, Shopping, Travel
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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Posted in CheapOair, Christmas, Fashion, London, Shopping, Travel
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
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London’s Top 5 Department Store Christmas Windows (CheapOair)
Doing some last night gift shopping in London? Be sure to take a moment to enjoy all the festive sights and pretty lights! The city’s famous department stores do it up in grand style this time of year to show … Continue reading
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The Best Christmas Markets in Paris (CheapOair)
They say Paris is the City of Lights. This is certainly true during the festive season, when the French capital seems to twilight and enchant just a little bit more than usual. So bundle up, hit the streets, sip your vin … Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Christmas, France, Paris, Street Markets, Travel
Tagged cheapoair, christmas, christmas markets, france, paris, street markets, Travel
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Top 5 Christmassy Things to do in Madrid (CheapOair)
Heading to Madrid this month? Here’s a list of tips to help have a Feliz Navidad in true Spanish style. Read my complete post at the CheapOair blog.
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Ancient Frescos and Fresh Mountain Air in Trento, Italy (CheapOair)
With a newly opened museum designed by star architect Renzo Piano; a distinctive sparkling wine with a rich tradition behind it; an exquisite regional gastronomy that’s big on flavour; and of course a stunning backdrop of snowcapped mountains, the lively … Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Drink, Food, Italy, Shopping, Travel, Wine
Tagged alpine, alps, Castello del Buonconsiglio, design, dolomites, Drink, Food, Italy, methodo classico, MuSe, MuSe Science Museum, museum, northern italy, Palazzo Roccabruna, renzo piano, restaurants, science museum, Shopping, sparkling wine, spumante, Travel, Trentino, Trento, trentodoc, wine, Италия, イタリア, 意大利
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Christmas Festivities and More in Edinburgh (CheapOair)
Things are getting hot up north this winter with seasonal celebrations already underway in the great Scottish capital of Edinburgh. Here’s the scoop on how to make the most of a Yuletide visit to one of Europe’s most fun and … Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Christmas, Scotland, Travel
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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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Posted in CheapOair, Christmas, Mexico, Travel
Tagged cheapoair, christmas, mexico, mexico city, Travel
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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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Posted in Beer, CheapOair, Drink, England, Pubs, Travel
Tagged beer, Drink, nottingham, nottingham castle, Nottinghamshire, pubs, robin hood, sherwood forest, Travel, Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem
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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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Posted in CheapOair, Shopping, Travel
Tagged cheapoair, footwear, heat holder, Shopping, sock review, socks, sportswear, Travel, winterwear
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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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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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Tagged cheapoair, china, Food, restaurants, Travel
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7 Days in China (CheapOair)
Coming up with an itinerary for a full week in China can prove tricky. Obviously, China’s a big country with plenty to offer travelers of all tastes and budgets. Whether you’re looking for urban delights, rural retreats or something somewhere … Continue reading
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How to Chow Down Like a Houston Food Blogger (CheapOair)
Houstonians are a proud bunch, especially when it comes to their great BBQ, Tex-Mex and fine Southern cooking. Of course these days, this world class city is home to just about any cuisine you could hanker for. For a local scoop of what’s yummiest, have a look at this quartet of superb Houston food blogs and see how long you last before you’re craving for a taste of east Texas. Continue reading
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Posted in Blogs, CheapOair, Drink, Food, Texas, Travel
Tagged Almost Veggies, Blogs, cheapoair, Eating Our Words, Food, H-Town Chow Down, houston, houston food blogs, Hungry in Houston, texas, Travel, Urban Swank
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Top 10 London Restaurants for High Rise Dining (CheapOair)
High rise dining is a relatively new consideration for London, which aside for a few grand exceptions is a rather low rise city. Still with multi-storey towers such as The Shard and Heron Tower opening in the past few years, breaking bread with a breathtaking view of the city’s historic landscape is more possible and desired than ever. Here’s a list of the ten place restaurants for eating out and up in London. Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged Aqua Shard, cheapoair, duck & waffle, GALVIN AT WINDOWS, HERON TOWER, hutong, London blog, oblix, oxo tower, plateau, portrait restaurant, restaurants, SKYLON, skyon, sushi samba, sushisamba, the shard, Travel, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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7 Things You Didn’t Know about Mexico City (CheapOair)
Not only is Mexico City one of the biggest cities in the world. It’s also one of the most fascinating. Here are a handful of quirky facts about Mexico City and why it’s such a dynamic destination. Mexico City has … Continue reading
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Where to Experience the Day of the Dead in Mexico (CheapOair)
A festival vibe with a sombre tone – it’s time for the Day of the Dead. Think of it as Halloween, Christmas and the 4th of July all wrapped up into one awesome holiday. Here are five of Mexico’s best destinations for experiencing this commemorative celebration fusing ancient Aztec traditions with Catholicism during the days (and sometimes weeks) around the first and second of November. Continue reading
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Haunted London Theatreland Walking Tour (CheapOair)
For a frightfully good time with more than a dash of showbiz pizazz consider joining in on one of the few upcoming “haunted” walking tours set inLondon’s famous Theatreland. The Official London Theatre’s Haunted Theatreland Walking Tour returns this fall … Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, London, Theatre, Travel
Tagged ghost tours, London, theatre, theatreland, walking tour, west end
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Voodoo Shops in New Orleans’ French Quarter (CheapOair)
Voodoo. How much of its mysterious traditions are hokey hype and how much genuine religious practice? There’s no better place to find out for yourself than in New Orleans, where the legend, the kitsch and the reality of Voodoo collide for a fascinatingly spooky gumbo. Continue reading
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Posted in Art, CheapOair, Shopping, Travel
Tagged Art, cheapoair, french quarter, louisiana, new orleans, Shopping, Travel, voodoo, voodoo shops, voodoo shops in the french quarter
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Sex and El Dorado at the British Museum (CheapOair)
Home to one of the world’s greatest collections of cultural artefacts, there’s never really a bad time to pop round to the epic British Museum. But with two sensational exhibitions that have recently opened there – Shunga: sex and pleasure in Japanese art and Beyond El Dorado: power and gold in ancient Colombia – a visit is even more enticing than usual. Continue reading
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50% Off All Steaks at MASH Steakhouse in London (CheapOair)
To celebrate its first birthday, Danish steakhouse MASH is to offer all their steaks at half off their regular price from Sunday the 3rd to Thursday the 7th November. For these five days only, diners will be invited to indulge … Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Food, London, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged brewer street, charles smith, cheapoair, Food, fundraiser, London, London blog, MASH, no bull, restaurant, steak, steakhouse, Travel, W1, W1F 9ZN, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Celebrate Halloween in Edinburgh (CheapOair)
Where better to spend a night of spooky merrymaking than in Edinburgh – purportedly the most haunted city in not just Scotland or the UK but the whole of Europe. From ghost stories to frightfully fun parties, here’s a roundup of some this great city’s best Halloween events and activities. Continue reading
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Posted in Art, CheapOair, Drink, Pubs, Scotland, Travel
Tagged edinburgh, Edinburgh Dungeon, Frankenstein Pub, Fright Night, hallloween 2013, halloween, Halloween Hearth Fires, halloween in edinburgh, scotland, Scottish Storytelling Centre, The Edinburgh Secret Society, The Edinburgh Secret Society’s Fright Night, The Real Mary King's Close Dark Truth Tour
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Give Thanks for a Great November in Houston! (CheapOair)
Planning a visit to Houston next month? Here’s a list of some of the more interesting events coming up on the Houstonian calendar to help you celebrate Thanksgiving in style and get ready for the run up to Christmas and New Years.
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Posted in CheapOair, Christmas, Shopping, Texas, Theatre, Travel
Tagged a christmas carol, A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story of Christmas, alley theatre, ballet, christmas, christmas lights, christmas shopping, houston, houston ballet, november 2013, Nutcracker Market, pow wow, reliant park, texas, Texas Championship Native American Pow Wow, thanksgiving, thanksgiving 2013, The Nutcracker, theatre, Traders Village, travel blog, Uptown Holiday Lighting
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5 Fine Ceviches in London (CheapOair)
Ceviche and Latin American cuisine are all the rage in London these days. With terrific restaurants such as the following five places wowing British palates with New World panache, it’s easy to taste why. Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged best ceviche in london, CEVICHE, cheapoair, cocktails, coya, Drink, Food, latin american restaurants in london, Lima, Lima London, London, London blog, PERUVIAN CUISINE, peruvian food, peruvian restaurants, PISCO SOUR, restaurants, Tierra Peru, Tito's Peruvian Restaurant, Travel, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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