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Where’s the Beef? (CheapOair)
Where’s the Beef? CheapOair, March 15, 2012 Here’s a short and savoury list of a few salt beef favourites worth hitting the next time you’ve got a flight to London and visit Central London. READ MY COMPLETE POST: Where’s the Beef?
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Posted in CheapOair, Food, London, Pubs, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged bagels, BELL & BRISKET, BRASS RAIL BAR, Brick Lane Beigel Bake, cheapoair, London, Miskin's, pubs, QUEEN'S HEAD, restaurants, RUEBEN, Rueben's, SALT BEEF, selfridges, street food
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What is a Bank Holiday?
What is a Bank Holiday? OneTravel, Mar 14, 2012 Bank holidays tend to fall on Mondays, giving people an extended weekend. They often coincide with a festive occasion with plenty of special events (often free to the public) happening across … Continue reading
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Posted in England, London, OneTravel, Travel
Tagged bank holidays, days off, england, London, long weekends, OneTravel, UK, united kingdom
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Best Places to Drink on St. Patrick’s Day in London (CheapOair)
Best Places to Drink on St. Patrick’s Day in London CheapOair, March 13, 2012 As if anyone needed yet another excuse to go out for a drink in London, here comes St Patrick’s Day. Hoping for a great night out in … Continue reading
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Milling About London’s Millbank (OneTravel)
Milling About London’s Millbank Londonist, Mar 08, 2012 Starting from Parliament and Westminster Abbey and heading toward Pimlico Station, here are a few of Millbank’s many highlights … READ MY COMPLETE POST: Milling About London’s Millbank
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Posted in Art, London, OneTravel, Travel
Tagged Art, henry moore, London, millbank, Millbank Tower, OneTravel, parliament, PIMLICO, river, river thames, Riverside Walk Garden, RODIN, sculpture, tate britain, thames, Victoria Tower Gardens, westminster, WESTMINSTER ABBEY
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Street Market Focus: Hackney Homemade Food Market (CheapOair)
Street Market Focus: Hackney Homemade Food Market CheapOair, March 08, 2012 Hackney Homemade Food is London’s newest open air food market. It launched this month in the East London borough of ever happening Hackney and is market to be dedicated to food and drink in this … Continue reading
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Dining around Canary Wharf (OneTravel)
Dining around Canary Wharf OneTravel, Mar 06, 2012 To help you narrow down the choices from the almost overwhelming array of Canary Wharf eats, here’s a short and sweet summary featuring four of the best. READ MY COMPLETE POST: Dining … Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, OneTravel, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged camino, canary wharf, chris oburn, E14, London, lunch, OBIKÀ, OneTravel, plateau, restaurants, wahaca
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London’s Albert Memorial at Kensington Gardens (OneTravel)
London’s Albert Memorial at Kensington Gardens OneTravel, Mar 02, 2012 Officially titled the Prince Consort National Memorial, the 176 foot tall Albert Memorial features a golden statue of an enthroned Prince Albert facing south, forever gazing upon his Royal Albert … Continue reading
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Canary Wharf Screen (CheapOair)
Canary Wharf Screen CheapOair, March 02, 2012 Canary Wharf Screen is an innovative new motion picture screening program that will launch at Canary Wharf Tube station this March. The program will be presented on one of London’s largest projection screens, … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, CheapOair, London, Travel, Video
Tagged Art, canary wharf, CANARY WHARF SCREEN, CANARY WHARF STATION, cheapoair, London, london underground, TFL, tube, Video
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Picasso & Modern British Art at Tate Britain (OneTravel)
Picasso & Modern British Art at Tate Britain OneTravel, Feb 29, 2012 Picasso & Modern British Art examines the reputation of this famed Spanish artist as well as the influence he held in Britain. It also shows how British artists … Continue reading
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Tagged british art, exhibition, millbank, modern art, OneTravel, pablo picasso, picasso, Picasso & Modern British Art, tate britain
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Explore More of London with Viator (CheapOair)
Explore More of London with Viator CheapOair, February 28, 2012 Coming to London and uncertain how, what and where to make the most of your time? Or do you already have plans to hit all the major sights but you’re still hoping … Continue reading
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Tagged BLUE BADGE, cheapoair, GAVIN WEBB, GUIDED TOURS, London, TOUR GUIDE, TOURIST GUIDE, tourists, Travel, VIATOR
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Jamie Oliver’s New Union Jacks British “Pizza” Parlour (CheapOair)
Jamie Oliver’s New Union Jacks British “Pizza” Parlour CheapOair, February 23, 2012 Union Jacks is a family friendly casual restaurant featuring a “best of” British menu. The star of the menu is a selection of “flats” – these are essentially … Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Food, London, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged british food, cheapoair, chris bianco, jamie oliver, London, pizza, restaurant, union jacks
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Celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee (OneTravel)
Celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee OneTravel, Feb 23, 2012 Doing the same thing (whatever that may be) for 60 years is a pretty big deal, and with respect to being a British monarch, it’s something that’s only been achieved once … Continue reading
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Tagged britain, DIAMOND JUBILEE, england, great britain, JUNE 2012, London, OneTravel, QEII, QUEEN ELIZA, QUEEN ELIZABETH II, summer, Travel, UK, united kingdom
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Have an Art Deco Day in Miami Beach (OneTravel)
Have an Art Deco Day in Miami Beach OneTravel, Feb 20, 2012 From sunup to sundown and all through the night, here’s a guide to how to have an art deco day in Miami Beach. Follow fully for a stylized … Continue reading
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Tagged art deco, florida, MIAMI, MIAMI BEACH, SOBE, SOUTH BEACH
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Chu-chuhk-a-chuhk Chu-chuhk-a-chuhk
Chu-chuhk-a-chuhk chu-chuhk-a-chuhk chu-chuhk-a-chuhk. All through the night. I love sleeping overnight on long train journeys. That is, if I’m in a sleeper car, anyway. The rhythm of the train barrelling down the tracks lulls me into dreamland, and then when … Continue reading
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Posted in London, Scotland, Travel
Tagged edinburgh, London, overnight train, rail holidays, rail journeys, railroads, railways, scotland, SPONSORED POST, train, train travel, trains
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Exploring London’s Leadenhall Market (OneTravel)
Exploring London’s Leadenhall Market OneTravel, Feb 16, 2012 You can find everything from fashion outlets to stationary shops at Leadenhall Market. But food is the main retail ingredient here. And that makes a lot of sense. Back in the 14th century, a … Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, OneTravel, Pubs, Restaurants, Shopping, Travel
Tagged city of london, food market, leadenhall market, London, pubs, Shopping
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Eat-Japan in London (CheapOair)
Eat-Japan in London CheapOair, February 16, 2012 Hyper Japan is an event dedicated to the love of all things contemporary and Japanese. From food to fashion to film, Hyper Japan offers a glimpse at Japan’s top trend-setters. First held in 2010, Hyper … Continue reading
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Tagged cheapoair, earls court, EAT-JAPAN, HYPER JAPAN, japanese food, London, sushi
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London to Host Biggest Celebration of Russian Culture Outside of Russia (OneTravel)
London to Host Biggest Celebration of Russian Culture Outside of Russia OneTravel, Feb 14, 2012 The Maslenitsa celebration is a centuries-old Russian tradition that bids farewell to the bitter winter months and welcomes the beginning of the spring. READ MY … Continue reading
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Tagged BLINIS, festival, London, LONDON MASLENITSA FESTIVAL, MASLENITSA, OneTravel, pancakes, RUSSIA, RUSSIAN CULTURE, TRAFLAGAR SQUARE
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Miami’s Thriving and Vibrant Wynwood Art District (CheapOair)
Miami’s Thriving and Vibrant Wynwood Art District CheapOair, February 14, 2012 The Wynwood Arts District is the epicenter of contemporary art for the Greater Miami area, arguably all of Florida and, at the moment anyway, one of the fickle art world’s most celebrated destinations … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, CheapOair, Florida, Graffiti, Travel
Tagged cheapoair, downtown miami, florida, galleries, Graffiti, MIAMI, Photography, street art, Travel, wynwood, wynwood art district
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Dining Around London’s South Kensington Station (OneTravel)
Dining Around London’s South Kensington Station OneTravel, Feb 09, 2012 No matter your budget, there’s bound to be a variety of quality options to suit your taste. However, there’s a lot of competition for you taste buds around here. Looking … Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, OneTravel, Restaurants, Shopping, Travel, Wine
Tagged BARS, Bosphorus Kebabs, casa brindisa, cocktails, comptoir libanais, dining in london, exhibition road, janet's, la cave a fromage, London, OneTravel, restaurants, south ken, south kensington, south kensington station, SW7, where to eat in london
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Olympic Record Breaking Summer for Heathrow Airport Expected (CheapOair)
It looks like this summer’s going to be a busy one at London’s Heathrow Airport. An estimated 80% of all visitors with flights to London for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games are expected to pass through the airport. That’s almost 60,000 passengers including 12,850 athletes and 14,700 accredited media as well as marketing partners, officials and – of course – the spectators. To ensure that these visitors’ first experience of London and the UK before the Olympics will be a positive one, the British Airports Authority (BAA) is upping its game to deal with the high volume of flyers. Continue reading
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Tagged 2012, air travel, airport, BAA, british airports authority, cheapoair, england, FLIGHTS, heathrow, London, london 2012, london 2012 olympic games, london heathrow airport, OLYMPIC GAMES, olympics, Travel, united kingdom
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Lancaster London Hotel Drives Forward Another Eco-Friendly Initiative (OneTravel)
Lancaster London Hotel Drives Forward Another Eco-Friendly Initiative OneTravel, Feb 07, 2012 Following through with a commitment to be the most environmentally conscious hotel in all of the United Kingdom, Lancaster London has become one of the first UK hotels to … Continue reading
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London’s Best Fine Chocolate Shops (CheapOair)
London’s Best Fine Chocolate Shops CheapOair, February 7, 2012 There’s a lot of chocolate in London. A lot of fine chocolate even. Some people may even argue the best fine chocolate shops in the whole world are located in London. Theirs is a … Continue reading
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London Grilling: Part 2 (London Living)
London Grilling: Part 2 London Living, 03 Feb 2012 Taking the hot seat this week is Chris Osburn, the architect behind the visual splendour of tikichris … for the glories of Clapton, irritating English Tube etiquette and lunch on the cheap. READ THE … Continue reading
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Tagged clapton, CLAPTON POND, interview, KATE FOX, London, LONDON LIVING, LONDON UN, lunch, tube, WATCHING THE ENGLISH
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A Brief History of the City of London (OneTravel)
A Brief History of the City of London One Travel, Feb 02, 2012 Today, the City of London is a global powerhouse at the heart of the UK’s economy, but the City’s important role throughout the history of London and … Continue reading
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Tagged city of london, history, London, OneTravel
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Best of Hackney Wick (CheapOair)
Best of Hackney Wick CheapOair, February 2, 2012 This week’s “Hackney Wick and the Olympics” post put the spotlight on an area of East London that’s in an interesting state of transition and well worth paying a visit the next time you’ve … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, CheapOair, Drink, Food, London, London 2012, Travel
Tagged 2012, canals, cheapoair, east london, HACKNEY WICK, London, london 201, london 2012, olympic park, OLYMPIC STADIUM, olympics
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Covent Garden Shopping (OneTravel)
Covent Garden Shopping OneTravel, Jan 10, 2012 If a visitor from another planet was somehow instantly transported to Covent Garden, the space alien would soon ascertain that the area is a world renowned shoppers’ paradise. From quaint and indie boutiques … Continue reading
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Tagged covent garden, covent garden shopping, London, OneTravel, Shopping
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Hackney Wick and the Olympics (CheapOair)
Hackney Wick and the Olympics CheapOair, January 31, 2012 Seeming to be stuck between a rock and a hard place and making the most of the situation with a stiff upper lip and more than a bit of artist flair, … Continue reading
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Tagged 2012, canals, cheapoair, east london, HACKNEY WICK, London, london 201, london 2012, olympic park, OLYMPIC STADIUM, olympics
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History of the City of London (OneTravel)
History of the City of London OneTravel, Jan 26, 2012 Its storied past of wealth coupled with destruction has made the City a unique area to explore, where iconic modern high rise office towers, such as Norman Foster’s Gherkin mingle … Continue reading
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Tagged british history, city of london, english history, history, London, OneTravel, Travel
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Good Stuff
It’s almost February. We’re well into 2012, and I’m just now getting around to post about things from before and around Christmas. Geez. If you had even half as much fun as I had the final few weeks of last … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Beer, Cars, Christmas, Drink, Food, Georgia, Good Stuff, Graffiti, Restaurants, Travel, Video
Tagged 2011, atlanta, BARS, BBQ, bbq cabooe cafe, cades cove, Chattanooga, chattooga county, chickamauga, christmas, clermont lounge, cloudland canyon, cloudland canyon state park, crawfish springs, december, enterprise, enterprise rental cars, fort oglethorpe, ft oglethorpe, georgia, good stuff, Graffiti, great smoky mountains national park, howard finster, howard finster's paradise gardens, lamar's restaurant, lookout mountain, LYNCHBURG, maryville, paradise gardens, pickle barrel, pigeon mountain, pileated woodpecker, rental cars, restaurants, rocktown, summerville, TENNESSEE, tennessee pride, tennessee pride sausage, the tomato head, tomato head, yellow deli
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Visiting the Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee (CheapOair)
Visiting the Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee CheapOair, January 26, 2012 The Jack Daniel Distillery is the oldest registered distillery in America. Since all the way back in 1866, JD’s been located in the sleepy little town of Lynchburg, … Continue reading
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Tagged cheapoair, JACK DANIEL, JACK DANIEL DISTILLERY, JACK DANIEL'S, LYNCHBURG, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE SIPPING WHISKEY, whiskey
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Tired of London? Not with this New Book! (OneTravel)
Tired of London? Not with this New Book! OneTravel, Jan 24, 2012 Tired of London, Tired of Life is a 224 page book published by Virgin Books. It is the labour of love by Londoner Tom Jones (no, not that Tom Jones). Featuring … Continue reading
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Tagged book, books, HANNAH WARREN, London, LOTTIE CRUMBLEHOLME, OneTravel, review, TIRED OF LONDON TIRED OF LIFE, TOM JONES, Travel, VIRGIN BOOKS
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New Highs in Luxury at London’s Cadogan Hotel (CheapOair)
New Highs in Luxury at London’s Cadogan Hotel CheapOair, January 24, 2012 Talk about a bubble bath! The Cadogan hotel in London will soon be offering to its guests the ultimate indulgence of a Champagne bath. Keep reading for the decedent details … Continue reading
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Tagged cadogan, champagne, champagne bath, cheapoair, hotel, knightsbridge, London, Shop and Drop, sloane street, the cadogan
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The Spirit of Scotland: Edinburgh Whisky Tasting (Urban Travel Blog)
The Spirit of Scotland: Edinburgh Whisky Tasting Urban Travel Blog, Jan 14, 2012 Located within the terribly touristic (if still incredibly scenic and evocative) Royal Mile is The Scotch Whisky Experience, offering a “sensational journey” taking folks through the “magical craft” of … Continue reading
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Tagged edinburgh, edinburgh castle, royal mile, scotch, scotland, the scotch whisky experience, urban travel blog, whisky
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Safe and Convenient Minicab Rides in London (OneTravel)
No, minicabs aren’t tiny clown cars zipping through the streets of London bringing comic relief to the people. They’re private hire cars with drivers only available on a pre-booked basis. Continue reading
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Tagged airport transfers, cars, London, mini cabs, OneTravel, private hire, safety, tkichris, transport, TRANSPORTATION
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In Search of the Best Cuban Sandwich in Miami? (CheapOair)
In Search of the Best Cuban Sandwich in Miami? CheapOair, January 19, 2012 In a city full of sandwich presses, one could spend a whole lot of time researching the best Cuban sandwich in the Miami area. And that would be a … Continue reading
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Tagged CALLE OCHE, cheapoair, CUBAN SANDWICH, CUBANOS, DADE COUNTY, florida, LINCOLN ROAD, LITTLE HAVANA, lunch, MIAMI, MIAMI BEACH, PUERTO SAGUA, sandwiches, SOBE, SOUTH BEACH, VERSAILLES, YUCA
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