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Mega City Photo Opens at Leeds College of Art
Mega City Photo, an exhibition of street photography from the world’s 26 largest cities opens on Friday in the new gallery space at Leeds College of Art. The first group show I’ve curated, I’m really excited to see how it … Continue reading
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Celebrating Chinese New Year in London (OneTravel)
Celebrating Chinese New Year in London OneTravel, Jan 12, 2012 In London, the holiday will be observed in grand fashion on Sunday the 29th with the arrival of the Dragon to the West End and huge celebrations taking place in … Continue reading
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Tagged chinatown, chinese new year, chinese new year 2012, chinese restaurants, London, OneTravel, year of the dragon
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The Best of Marylebone Dining (CheapOair)
The Best of Marylebone Dining CheapOair, January 12, 2012 To compile a list of the best restaurants in the central and chic London neighbourhood of Marylebone is to come up with a list of at least some of the best places to … Continue reading
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Tagged cheapoair, London, marylebone, marylebone restaurants, restaurants, W1
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Tower Bridge in London (CheapOair)
Tower Bridge in London CheapOair, January 10, 2012 Despite its prominent two towers, Tower Bridge derives its name from its proximity to the Tower of London. It was completed, after eight years of construction, in 1894 and was considered to … Continue reading
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Ten of London’s Oldest Pubs (OneTravel)
A number of pubs in London lay claim to being the oldest in town. Still, the jury’s still out on exactly which one is the absolute oldest. So here’s a handful of pubs with some of the strongest arguments for being the oldest (or at least among the oldest pubs) in London. Whether or not one of these fine drinking establishments actually is the indisputable longest-standing pub in London, one thing’s for sure – they’re all great and historic places for having a pint. Continue reading
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New Book Maps Out the Best Korean Restaurants in London (OneTravel)
New Book Maps Out the Best Korean Restaurants in London OneTravel, Jan 5, 2012 With dozens of Korean restaurants in and around town (especially in centrally located Soho and in the New Maldon/Raynes Park area of southwest London), making a … Continue reading
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Posted in England, Food, London, OneTravel, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged bibimbap, kim chee, kimchi, korean restaurants, KOREAN RESTAURANTS GUIDE 2012, London, Londonist, OneTravel, restaurants
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The Golden Boy of Pye Corner (CheapOair)
The Golden Boy of Pye Corner CheapOair, January 5, 2012 The Golden Boy of Pye Corner is a gold, life-size statue of a small boy. The effigy is located in the central London area known as the “City of London” … Continue reading
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Tagged 1666, cheapoair, city of london, GOLDEN BOY, GOLDEN BOY OF PYE CORNER, great fire of London, history, London
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Vegan Food in London (CheapOair)
Vegan Food in London CheapOair, January 3, 2012 Steak and kidney pie, jellied eels, roast beef, fish and chips – England probably isn’t the first place coming to mind when you think about vegetarian or vegan food. But London’s a … Continue reading
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Tagged cheapoair, London, raw food, restaurants, vegan, vegetarian
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Sneak Peek at the London 2012 Olympics Village (OneTravel)
Sneak Peek at the London 2012 Olympics Village OneTravel, Jan 01, 2011 In only a matter of months now, 16,000 top ranked athletes from across the globe will arrive on flights to London for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. There will … Continue reading
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Tagged 2012, ATHLETES VILLAGE, E20, EAST VILLAGE, IN PICTURES, London, london 2012, olympics, OneTravel, STRATFORD
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Traditional Norwegian Smoked Salmon – from London? (OneTravel)
Traditional Norwegian Smoked Salmon – from London? OneTravel, Dec 31, 2011 London probably isn’t the first place that springs to mind when you think about traditional Norwegian-style smoked salmon, but entrepreneur Ole Martin Hansen, proprietor of Hansen & Lydersen, is hoping … Continue reading
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Tagged fish, Hansen & Lydersen, kiln, London, N1, norwegian, Ole Martin Hansen, OneTravel, smoked fish, smoked salmon, smokehouse, Stoke Newington
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The World’s Richest Square Mile: The City of London (CheapOair)
The World’s Richest Square Mile: The City of London CheapOair, December 30, 2011 The City of London’s centrality means it is close to a variety offamous London attractions, such as the foodie magnet Borough Market, the must-see Tower of London and leading art museum Tate … Continue reading
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Famous and Fashionable: Exploring London’s Bond Street (CheapOair)
Famous and Fashionable: Exploring London’s Bond Street CheapOair, December 27, 2011 For a firsthand look at how London‘s wealthiest prefer to shop and to take a gander at what products the Royal Family deems appropriate for their purchases, head over to … Continue reading
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Where to Eat and Drink around London’s Covent Garden (OneTravel)
Where to Eat and Drink around London’s Covent Garden OneTravel, Dec 27, 2011 Covent Garden’s restaurants cater to the daily streams of shoppers and tourists, with several eateries conveniently lined along the piazza. READ MY COMPLETE POST: Where to Eat and Drink … Continue reading
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Tagged covent garden, London, OneTravel, restaurants, WC2
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Falling Down? Exploring Historic London Bridge (CheapOair)
Falling Down? Exploring Historic London Bridge CheapOair, December 23, 2011 Spanning the River Thames, London Bridge not only connects the City of London on the north with the South London area of Southwark on the river’s south bank, it also … Continue reading
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Tagged bridge, cheapoair, city of london, London, london bridge, river, river thames, southwark, thames, Travel
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Experience Hyde Park Winter Wonderland in London (OneTravel)
Experience Hyde Park Winter Wonderland in London OneTravel, Dec 22, 2011 London‘s most beloved park, Hyde Park, becomes a Winter Wonderland this time of year with seasonal offerings ranging from a German style Christmas market, fun fair rides, the city’s … Continue reading
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Is Korean food the next big thing for Britain? (Locally Sourced)
Is Korean food the next big thing for Britain? Locally Sourced, December 21, 2011 Kimchi, Bibimbap, Japchae. Do those words have you licking your lips or scratching your head? READ MY COMPLETE POST: Is Korean food the next big thing … Continue reading
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Exploring London’s Boroughs (OneTravel)
Exploring London’s Boroughs OneTravel, Dec 20, 2011 Greater London is made up of 32 boroughs and one small anomaly known as the City of London. These 33 administrative areas can roughly be divided into inner and outer boroughs and include … Continue reading
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Lego Christmas Tree at London St Pancras Station (CheapOair)
Lego Christmas Tree at London St Pancras Station CheapOair, December 20, 2011 A 12.2 metre tall (that’s more than 40 feet high!) Christmas tree made completely out of Lego bricks welcomes travelers as they zip in and out of the … Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Christmas, London, Travel
Tagged cheapoair, christmas, christmas tree, lego, lego christmas tree, London, st pancras, ST PANCRAS STATION
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London Spotlight: Park Lane (OneTravel)
London Spotlight: Park Lane OneTravel, Dec 16, 2011 Located in glamorous Mayfair and just under a mile long, Park Lane runs along the eastern side of Hyde Park connecting Marble Arch on its northern end to Hyde Park Corner on its south. … Continue reading
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Tagged Hyde Park, hyde park corner, knightsbridge, London, mayfair, OneTravel, park lane, Travel, W1
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Make Time to Dine at St Pancras Station (CheapOair)
Make Time to Dine at St Pancras Station CheapOair, December 15, 2011 Whether just passing through or staying put for awhile, make sure to enjoy some of the area’s impressive range of food and drink outlets. Trendy cafes, upscalerestaurants, street food, celebrated bars … Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, CheapOair, Coffee, Drink, Food, London, Pubs, Restaurants, Street Markets, Travel
Tagged BARS, CAFES, cheapoair, London, pubs, restaurants, st pancras, ST PANCRAS STATION, street food, train travel, TRANSPORTATION
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2011 Highlights
Here’s a round up of all the things I blogged about this year and still have me thinking “yeah, that was awesome” as 2011 now comes to a close. The list isn’t about personal triumphs or such and there are … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Drink, Food, France, London, New York, Photography, Restaurants, Scotland, Travel
Tagged 2011, A LA CRUZ, AI WEIWEI, BISTRO DU VIN, blogging, blue, BLUEPRINT CAFE, brittany, Clerkenwell, copas turkeys, edinburgh, FENG SUSHI, haggis, Hansen & Lydersen, john lyden, johnny rotten, julie's hut, leith, martin wishart, new york, nunhead cemetery, nuno mendes, queen elizabeth II bridge, seafood, secretts, secretts of milford, sex pistols, SINGAPORE TAKEOUT, smoke salmon, somerset house, surrey, sushi, sussex, the corner room, the honours, west sussex, year in review
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Zoning Out on London’s Underground (OneTravel)
Zoning Out on London’s Underground OneTravel, Dec 13, 2011 Odds are if you’ll soon be boarding flights to London, you’ll need to go “underground” to get around town. The London Underground, more commonly referred to as the Tube, is London’s underground rail … Continue reading
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Tagged London, london underground, OneTravel, public transport, public transportation, subway, TFL, the tube, trains, TRANSPORT FOR LONDON, Travel, travel zones
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New Year’s Eve Fireworks in London (CheapOair)
New Year’s Eve Fireworks in London CheapOair, December 13, 2011 Every year upon the New Year’s Eve midnight tolling of iconic Big Ben’s bongs, London puts on a free spectacular fireworks display. As the biggest annual fireworks display in the whole of the United … Continue reading
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National Trust Sites in and Around London (CheapOair)
National Trust Sites in and Around London CheapOair, December 08, 2011 Within the Greater London area, there are eight National Trust sites. All are worth visiting. Here’s a list of these treasured properties along with the Trust’s description of them … Continue reading
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Tagged cheapoair, england, HISTORIC PLACES, London, national trust, Travel, UK, united kingdom
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Visit One of London’s Oldest Surviving Homes: Sutton House (OneTravel)
Visit One of London’s Oldest Surviving Homes: Sutton House OneTravel, Dec 08, 2011 Sutton House is a Grade II* listed Tudor manor house on Homerton High Street in the east London borough of Hackney. The historic house is owned by the National Trust … Continue reading
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Tagged E9, E9 6JQ, east london, grade ii listed, hackney, homerton, homerton high street, London, manor, national trust, OneTravel, sutton house, Travel, tudor
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In Pictures: Inside the Olympic Athletes’ Village (Londonist)
In Pictures: Inside the Olympic Athletes’ Village Londonist, December 8, 2011 at 14:00 pm Possibly some of the last photos to be taken by the public as the area is soon to enter “lockdown” for final preparations, here’s a peek … Continue reading
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Posted in London, London 2012, Photography, Travel
Tagged 2012, ATHLETES VILLAGE, E20, EAST VILLAGE, IN PICTURES, London, london 2012, Londonist, olympics, Photography, STRATFORD
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Street Market Focus: Chapel Market (CheapOair)
Street Market Focus: Chapel Market CheapOair, December 6, 2011 … largest street market in Islington and one of the most traditional in London. Both the market and the street exude old school working class charm. Still, all the creature comforts and conveniences … Continue reading
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Tagged angel, chapel market, cheapoair, islington, London, N1, street market, street market focus
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Understanding Britain’s Value Added Tax (VAT) (OneTravel)
Understanding Britain’s Value Added Tax (VAT) OneTravel, Dec 06, 2011 To understand why goods are priced the way they are in Britain and how you can get a refund for some of the items you buy in the UK, you … Continue reading
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Tagged england, great britain, London, money, OneTravel, Travel, united kingdom, value added tax, VAT, VAT refunds
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Photo Story: Leith Docks (Urban Travel Blog)
Photo Story: Leith Docks Urban Travel Blog, Dec 1st, 2011 Edinburgh’s port, Leith, offers visitors to this little slice of waterfront Scotland a microcosm of 21st century Britain. Post-industrial, mixed use, but largely residential with lots and lots of restaurants, pubs … Continue reading
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Posted in Hotels, Photography, Scotland, Travel, Urban Travel Blog
Tagged edinburgh, leith, LEITH DOCKS, MALMAISON, PHOTO ESSAY, PHOTO STORY, Photography, scotland, street photography, UK, urban travel blog
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Some London Pubs with Fireplaces (CheapOair)
Some London Pubs with Fireplaces CheapOair, December 1, 2011 Brrr … Its cold outside. Gather some friends, grab a pint and cozy up with this warming list of London pubs with crackling wood-burning fireplaces. The pubs listed here are all … Continue reading
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Tagged ale, beer, cheapoair, Clerkenwell, dickensian, EC1, fireplaces, London, pub crawl, pubs, pubs with fireplaces, winter
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Warming up to London’s Bake with Maria Baking Classes (CheapOair)
Warming up to London’s Bake with Maria Baking Classes CheapOair, November 29, 2011 Looking for a casual and friendly opportunity to learn how to bake delicious breads and cakes? And maybe make a few friends while you’re at it? Maria … Continue reading
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Tagged BAKE WITH MARIA, baking, baking classes, breads, cakes, cheapoair, London, St John's Wood, THE BAKING LAB
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What’s for Lunch? The Gilbert Scott, St Pancras Renaissance London Hotel (Londonist)
What’s for Lunch? The Gilbert Scott, St Pancras Renaissance London Hotel Londonist, November 29, 2011 at 11:29 am Set within the ornate and gilded grandeur of the old Midland Grand Hotel – essentially a huge wing of the new St … Continue reading
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Street Market Focus: eat.st at King’s Cross (OneTravel)
Street Market Focus: eat.st at King’s Cross OneTravel, Nov 17, 2011 Being so close to King’s Cross St Pancras Station means locals and visitors alike are able to indulge in the eat.st treats with ease and convenience. If you’re taking the Eurostar to or … Continue reading
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Tagged CHOC STAR, EAT.ST, eurostar, Food, HARDCORE PRAWN, KING'S BOULEVARD, king's cross, London, N1, OneTravel, photographs, Photography, street food, STREET FOOD KOLKATA, street market, street market focus, street markets, Travel
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Albemarle Street in London (OneTravel)
Albemarle Street in London OneTravel, Nov 27, 2011 Across from Green Park and the Ritz, Albemarle is one of London’s most fashionable and fabled of destinations. READ MY COMPLETE POST: Albemarle Street in London
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London Goes Big for Breakfast and Brunch (OneTravel)
London Goes Big for Breakfast and Brunch OneTravel, Nov 26, 2011 For a particularly ravenous start to your day, here are a few top recs for an equal parts high quality/high quantity breakfast (and brunch) in London … READ MY … Continue reading
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Tagged breakfast, brunch, cookbook cafe, FOX & ANCHOR, full english breakfast, hawksmoor, hotels, INTERCONTINENTAL LONDON PARK LANE, London, meat, morning, OneTravel, pub, restaurants
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