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Category Archives: England
Bubbles, Berries and More – a Brilliant Time in Bristol
Some work-related reasons led me to Bristol for an overnight stay. Kemey was able to join me for the trip, and we found plenty of pleasure to go along with the business during our short time in this small but vibrant town. Maybe it was the gorgeous sunshiny weather? we really didn’t do all that much while there but had an absolute blast. Here are some of the highlights from a chilled out 24 hours in Bristol. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, England, Food, Hotels, Restaurants, Travel, Wine
Tagged BBQ, best restaurant in bristol, bristol, bubbles & berries, champagne, england, essex eating, FOUR STAR HOTEL, french wine, grillstock, hotel, Louis Dornier & Fils, lunch, pepenero, Pepenero Italian Fast Food and Pizzeria, pizza, sparkling wine, St Nicholas Market, temple spa, the bristol, the bristol hotel, Travel, tripadvisor
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Experience England’s Roman Legacy (CheapOair)
Arriving in England in 43 AD, the legacy of the Romans in the British Isles can still be seen. From ruins from the settlement that would become the world class city of London to roads that are still regularly used thoroughfares and the sprawling Hadrian’s Wall, the ancient Romans left a historic and indelible mark. Here’s a list of some of the top Roman sights to see across the country. Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, England, London, Travel
Tagged bath, british museum, cheapoair, chester, england, hadrian's wall, kent, London, Lullingstone Villa, museum of london, northumberland, roman, roman culture, roman empire, romans in britain, romans in england, Travel, york, yorkshire, yorkshire museum
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Windsor Plans for a Sporty Summer (CheapOair)
… Windsor and Maidenhead are the place to be for some of the best in British sporting events. Here’s a list of the Windsor and Maidenhead sports line up for summer 2013 … Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, England, London, Sports, Travel
Tagged athletics, cheapoair, england, London, maidenhead, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, sports, summer 2013, Travel, windsor, windsor and maidenhead
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Run to the Hills! Iron Maiden Announces Trooper Ale.
Trooper is a premium British beer inspired by Iron Maiden and handcrafted at Robinsons Brewery. Being a real ale enthusiast, vocalist Bruce Dickinson has developed a beer which has true depth of character. Malt flavours and citric notes from a unique blend of Bobec, Goldings and Cascade hops dominate this deep golden ale with a subtle hint of lemon. Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, Celebrities, Drink, England, Music, Shopping, Video
Tagged ale, beer, bruce dickinson, Drink, heavy metal, iron maiden, iron maiden beer, music, REAL ALE, robinsons brewery, trooper, trooper ale, Video
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The Best British Food in Sussex (by Emma Lawson)
With its prime location between the coast and the rolling countryside of the South Downs, as well as containing the eclectic Brighton, Sussex is a fantastic place for finding food. From the casual cafe to the gourmet gutbusters, south coast … Continue reading
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Posted in Contributed Article, England, Food, Pubs, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged Contributed Article, emma laws, england, pubs, restaurants, sussex
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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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A Guide to the Different Regions of England (CheapOair)
Whether you’re seeking the bright lights of big city nights, a solitary hike across desolate moors, a quiet stay in a quaint village or a combination of something somewhere in between, here’s a brief rundown of England’s nine regions to … Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, England, London, Travel
Tagged britain, cheapoair, east midlands, east of england, great britain, greater london, London, north east england, north west england, south east england, south west england, Travel, UK, united kingdom, west midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber
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DRINK UP: 2012 Cambridge Beer Festival (CheapOair)
One of the more vibrant parts of the UK for CAMRA activity is the Cambridge area, home of the Cambridge Beer Festival. The next Cambridge fest will be CAMRA’s 17th Cambridge Winter Ale Festival later this month. Read my complete … Continue reading
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Best of 2012 (OneTravel)
Discovering more of London’s hidden gems, jetting off to Parma to partake in the local dining scene, winding my way through the weird and wonderful world of Japan’s largest fish market: 2012 was an awesome year to be a OneTravel … Continue reading
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Posted in England, Food, Italy, Japan, London, OneTravel, Parma, Restaurants, Shopping
Tagged city of london, england, Food, harmondsworth barn, heathrow, Italy, japan, lea valley, lea valley walk, London, OneTravel, parma, POSTMAN'S PARK, restaurants, the Cathedral of Middlesex, tokyo, Travel, Tsukiji
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My Best of 2012 on CheapOair (CheapOair)
From Miami to Burgundy and all sorts of excellent destinations in between, I had a blast blogging for CheapOair this past year. As 2012 draws to a close, I thought now would be a great time to highlight five of … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, CheapOair, England, Florida, Food, France, London, Restaurants, Travel, Wales, Wine
Tagged America, burgundy, CUBAN SANDWICH, cubano, edinburgh, Food, forida, france, hiking, leith, London, lucian freud, MIAMI, MIAMI BEACH, museums, national portrait gallery, pembrokeshire, restaurants, scotland, Travel, USA, wales, wine
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Save Money and Gain Control with British Gas Smart Meters
Winter doesn’t officially begin until 21 December. But I’m wondering if Mother Nature got all her Christmas shopping done early this year because it is already so bitterly cold out there! Grrr … I love this time of year to … Continue reading
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Posted in England, London, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales
Tagged BG, british gas, energy consumption, oxford economics report, smart energy future, smart meters, SPONSORED POST, winter
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Eating in England This Christmas? Sweet! (CheapOair)
Of course, there are some traditions specific to celebrating Christmas in England. Here’s a list of a few that stood out most to me as an American when I first moved to London back in 2001. Read my complete post at … Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Christmas, Drink, England, Food, London, Travel, Wine
Tagged britain, cheapoair, christmas, christmas crackers, christmas dinner, christmas food, christmas pudding, christmas traditions, cider, england, London, MINCE PIES, mulled cider, mulled wine, wine
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Sponsored Video: Butlers Blacksticks Blue – British Blue Cheese – Tales of the Unexpected
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Talking Turkey 2012
Big turkey, little oven. That’s how my saturday din-din rolled out. In the end though, my dinner guests had no beef with the bird I served. Phew! As mentioned a couple of days ago, my 2012 Thanksgiving dinner came a … Continue reading
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Posted in Christmas, England, Food, Great British Chefs, London, Recipes, Shopping, Thanksgiving
Tagged american thanksgiving, christmas, christmas dinner, cooking, copas farm, copas turkey, Dominic Chapman, GBC, GREAT BRITISH CHEFS, recipe, recipes, thanksgiving, thanksgiving dinner, thanksgiving in london, turkey
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London’s Best Beach Day Trips
London’s Best Day Trip Beaches Wrapped up in the urban delights of a city break in London, it can be easy to forget this dynamic city is the capital of an island nation. Yes, you’re hardly more than a 50 mile drive away from heart of London to the sea. A day trip to one of south eastern England’s iconic seaside towns or beaches is a great way to have some fun anytime of year. Come the long daylight hours of summer, a visit to one of London’s nearest beaches is a mandatory excursion. Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, England, London, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged beaches, brighton, camber sands, cheapoair, england, essex, kent, London, margate, RYE, seaside towns, Southend-on-Sea, surrey, sussex, turner contemporary, whitstable
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Video: The xx/Chained + December Tour Dates
The xx/Chained Here is our new video for Chained! Directed by Young Replicant, who were a pleasure to work with. Spending 2 days underwater wasn’t quite as easy as we thought. We love how it turned out, hope you enjoy … Continue reading
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Posted in England, London, Music, Video
Tagged chained, december 2012, live music, music, the creators project, the xx, the xx/chained, tour dates, Video, xx
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Recipe: Adam Gray’s Parsnip and Apple Soup
Feel that bit of chill in the air this evening? That means it’s a good night for soup, and chef Adam Gray’s parsnip and apple soup is as warming and satisfying as any seasonal slurp could be. I’ve just had a … Continue reading
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Amazing Autumn Recipe: Paul Heathcote’s Mushroom Risotto with Parmesan and Truffle Oil
Without ever having visited his restaurants or sampled any food actually prepared by him, I think I’ve started to become a serious fan of Paul Heathcote. Back when this year’s so called summer was in full swing, I followed his … Continue reading
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Posted in England, Food, Great British Chefs, London, Recipes
Tagged autumn, chef, fall cooking, GBC, GREAT BRITISH CHEFS, London, mushroom risotto with Parmesan and truffle oil, mushroom risotto with Parmesan and truffle oil recipe, MUSHROOMS, parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano, Paul Heathcote, recipe, review, reviews, risotto, risotto recipe, vegetable stock, vegetarian, VEGETARIAN RECIPE
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Harmondsworth Barn, the Cathedral of Middlesex (OneTravel)
A barn. But to think of the Harmondsworth Barn as just a barn would be a great disservice to this huge and imposing medieval structure. A much better way to think about the Harmondsworth Barn might be to take a … Continue reading
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Sponsored Video: The Rugby League of the Extraordinary
The first time I watched this clip I thought, ‘What a shame that the RFL has to promote its sport and its athletes in such a gimmicky way.’ Upon subsequent viewings though, I settled on the conclusion that this “behind-the-scenes … Continue reading
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Posted in England, Video
Tagged england, manu tuilagi, playoffs, RFL, rugby, rugby league of the extraordinary, SPONSORED POST, sports, super league, Video
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Help Out the British Red Cross
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Posted in England, London, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Video, Wales
Tagged british red cross, i am a crisis, red cross, SPONSORED POST, Video
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Much ado About Stratford-upon-Avon (OneTravel)
It’s where William Shakespeare was born – and where the famed bard chose to spend much of his adult life and retirement. Situated prettily on the rollicking River Avon, this small Warwickshire village is also an outstanding destination for the … Continue reading
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Win a Free Case of Carling Beer + a Three Foot Limited Edition Graffiti Kings Print
Want a case of beer and a limited edition print made by the Graffiti Kings? Well, Carling wants to send one of my readers some free beer along with a specially commissioned three foot screen print on high quality canvas. … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Beer, Competition, Drink, England, Freebies, Graffiti, London, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales
Tagged bank holiday, beer, carling, competition, free, free beer, freebie, Graffiti, GRAFFITI KINGS, LIMITED EDITION PRINT, London, plunderfunk, prize, street art, WHAT MAKES BRITAIN BRILLIANT?
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Perfect Summer Recipe: Paul Heathcote’s Couscous
Wow. Believe it or not both Kemey and I were free last night. Nowhere to go, nothing to do, no one to catch up with. Boring? Not at all! It was a refreshing break in our otherwise especially hectic (if … Continue reading
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Posted in England, Food, Great British Chefs, London, Recipes, Restaurants
Tagged COUSCOUS, COUSCOUS RECIPE, GBC, GREAT BRITISH CHEFS, London, Paul Heathcote, recipe, SUMMER RECIPE, vegetarian, VEGETARIAN RECIPE
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Shakespeare’s Troilus and Cressida is a Modernized UK/USA Mash-up (CheapOair)
Troilus and Cressida – Shakespeare’s epic wartime tragedy of love and disillusionment – gets a modern makeover in the current joint production of the play by the UK’s well established Royal Shakespeare Company and New York’s gritty and cutting edge, The … Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, England, London, Theatre, Travel
Tagged cheapoair, London, play, RIVERSIDE STUDIOS, ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY, RSC, shakespeare, SHAKESPEAREAN THEATRE, STRATFORD-UPON-AVON, SWAN THEATRE, theatre, TROILUS AND CRESSIDA, WARWICKSHIRE, WOOSTER GROUP, WORLD SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 2012
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Free Tea Tastings at the Twinings Tea Shop, Westfield Stratford City
I was recently passing through Westfield Stratford City (something that’s happening a lot these days actually) and noticed the Twinings Tea Shop (lower ground floor near Boots) was offering free tastings as part of this age old English tea company’s … Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, England, Freebies, London, Shopping
Tagged afternoon tea, DIAMOND JUBILEE, free, freebies, London, SPONSORED POST, tea, TEA TASTING, TWININGS, TWININGS TEA SHOP, westfield, WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY
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Imperial War Museum Duxford (CheapOair)
A visit to Duxford offers an opportunity to wander under and around some of the most iconic aircraft in the world and get hands-on with related and interactive exhibitions. Read my complete post at the CheapOair blog.
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British Design 1948–2012: Innovation in the Modern Age (CheapOair)
British Design 1948-2012 features more than 300 design objects which all highlight significant moments in the history of British design and tell the story of how Britain continues to nurture artistic talent and be a world leader in creativity and … Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Design, England, London, Travel
Tagged 20th century, britain, british design, british design 1948-2012, british design 1948-2012: innovation in the modern age, cheapoair, great britian, London, mid century modern, modern design, museum, review, UK, united kingdom
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Buy or Sell Tix with StubHub UK
StubHub, the world’s largest ticket marketplace, provides fans of all types with a safe and convenient way to buy tickets for concerts, theatre and sporting events – and offers an easy way for folks to sell their own tickets when … Continue reading
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Posted in Apps, England, Music
Tagged concerts, fanprotect guarantee, secondary exchange, sporting events, stubhub, stubhub uk, theatre, tickets
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Get Out of Town and Visit a Park Resort
As much as I love jetting off to exotic destinations, I’ve come to dread queueing up at airports and sometimes I come back from a trip abroad more exhausted than I was before I left. Don’t get me wrong – … Continue reading
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Keep Out of London and Carry On 2012
Ready or not, here it comes. The London 2012 Olympic Games are upon us. So, what’s the best plan of action for catching up with colleagues and business partners during this time? It might just be to get a meeting … Continue reading
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Posted in England, London, London 2012, Money, Travel
Tagged birmingham, business meetings, england, London, london 2012, london 2012 olympic games, meeting room, TFL, TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
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Royal Mail to Issue “Next Day” Prints of London 2012 Olympic Stamps (CheapOair)
This will be the first time a host country has used action shots for stamps “next day” issued during the Games. The issuing of “next day” stamps is also a first for the Royal Mail. Read my complete post at … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, CheapOair, England, London, London 2012, Shopping
Tagged 2012, cheapoair, england, gold medal stamps, London, london 2012 olympic games, olympics, royal mail, stamp collecting, stamps, team gb
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Thinktank Brings the Fun of Science to Birmingham, England (OneTravel)
The newly opened Thinktank Science Garden in Birmingham offers visitors of all ages the chance to get ‘bodies on’ with science through exciting and inventive features such as a 26 foot high clanging “Terminus” machine and a human-sized hamster wheel. Read my … Continue reading
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Posted in England, OneTravel, Travel
Tagged birmingham, england, Millennium Point, museum, OneTravel, science museum, thinktank, thinktank science garden
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British Airways Home Advantage
British Airways invited me out to its Waterside international head office at Heathrow last week. The invite was a teaser of what’s to come with their Home Advantage Influencer Programme (apparently, somebody at BA reckons I’m influential – neato!). It … Continue reading
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Posted in Design, England, London, London 2012, Travel, Video
Tagged BA, british airways, british airways heritage centre, british airways heritage collection, don't fly support team gb, heathrow, home advantage, london 2012, london 2012 olympic games, london calling, london heathrow airport, olympics, speedbird centre, the clash, Video, waterside
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English Wine Tasting at the Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Getting the hint after record sales of English wine during the Diamond Jubilee weekend, the Wine & Spirit Education Trust recently launched its first English Wine tasting class aimed at consumers. Hosted by Julia Trustram Eve (Marketing Director at English … Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, England, London, Wine
Tagged bermondsey, BERMONDSEY STREET, blanc de blancs, ENGLISH WINE, english wine producers, ian harris, julia trustram eve, London, nyetimber, nyetimber blanc de blanc 2003, SE1, SE1 3XF, sparkling wine, wine, Wine & Spirit Education Trust, wine tasting, WSET
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