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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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Twelve Days of Christmas Afternoon Tea at the InterContinental London Park Lane
It’s no secret. I’m a big fan of the fine foodie offerings InterContinental London Park Lane. With Executive Chef Paul Bates calling the palate pleasing shots (not to mention chef Theo Randall doing his own tasty thing with onsite upscale Italian restaurant), I’ve never never even come close to having a less than ideal dining experience here. So an invitation to try the hotel’s limited edition Christmas afternoon tea was one I greedily accepting. This was my second time to enjoy an afternoon tea at the InterContinental and it did not disappoint. If anything, my expectations for a high level of quality and service were exceeded. Continue reading
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Posted in Christmas, Drink, Food, Hotels, London, Restaurants, Wine
Tagged 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS, ARCH BAR & WELLINGTON LOUNGE, bar, champagne, cheapoair, chef paul bates, christmas afternoon tea, cocktails, Drink, executive chef paul bates, gin, hotel, hotels, INTERCONTINENTAL, InterContinental London, INTERCONTINENTAL LONDON PARK LANE, intercontinental park lane, jazz, live music, lobby bar, London, London blog, london hotel, mayfair, park lane, paul bates, tea, Travel, Twelve Days of Christmas Afternoon Tea, W1, W1J 7QY, wellington lounge, wellington lounge & arch bar, wine, 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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Posted in CheapOair, Christmas, Mexico, Travel
Tagged cheapoair, christmas, mexico, mexico city, Travel
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Corona Capital Music Festival 2013 in Mexico City (CheapOair)
The Corona Capital Music Festival 2013 descends on Mexico City mid October offering music fans one of the most amazing rosters of musicians out there today. Read my complete post at the CheapOair blog.
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Tagged Artic Monkeys, Blondie, Capital Cities, cheapoair, Chris Lake, concerts, Conor Oberst, Corona Capital, Corona Capital Music Festival, Corona Capital Music Festival 2013, deadmau5, Deap Vally, Death Grips, Dinosaur Jr, DJ Harvey, festival, Fun, Gary Clark Jr, Grimes, Iceage, Imagine Dragons, Io Echo, Jacques Lu Cont, Jake Bugg, Jamie xx, Jason Zenga (High-Def), Jimmy Eat World, John Talbot, Kurt Vile, Matt & Kim, mexico, mexico city, MIA, Miles Kane, MS MR, Mueran Humanos, music, music festival, Palma Voilets, peace, Phoenix, Portugal. The Man, Quadron, Queens Of The Stone Age, Robert DeLong, Savages, Sigur Rós, Stereophonics, the Black Angels, the Breeders, the Crystal Method, the Dandy Warhols, the Postelles, the Presets, the xx, toy, Travel, Travis, Vampire Weekend, White Lies
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London Daily Photo: Keeper’s House at the Royal Academy
The Keeper’s House at the Royal Academy opens to Friends of the Academy and to the general public today. Continue reading
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Posted in Art, London, Photography
Tagged architects, ARCHITECTURE, Art, burlington house, cheapoair, Christopher Le Brun, David Chipperfield, GRAYSON PERRY, keeper's house, London, Long & Kentish, mayfair, Michael Craig Martin, OLIVER PEYTON, piccadilly, royal academy, Royal Academy Collection, royal academy of arts, Tom Stuart-Smith, Tracey Emin, W1
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Brazilian Film Festival of London: 27 September to 1 October
The Brazilian Film Festival – the premiere platform for contemporary Brazilian cinema in the UK – returns to London for a fifth year tomorrow and runs until the 1st of October offering loads of movies for cinema fans as well as an excellent opportunity to try some of London’s finer Latin restaurants. Continue reading
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Tagged 100 Years of Playful Football, A Little of What You Fancy, A Top Goal Scorer in My Heart, Brazilian Film Festival, Brazilian Film Festival London, brazilian football, Brazilian Western, CABANA, Canela, cheapoair, cinema, covent garden, Drink, film, Food, football, Ivy's Mess Hall, Lima, Lima London, Lockhart London, London, London blog, McQueen, McQueen Shoreditch, Movies, ODEON, Odeon Cinema Covent Garden, Oui Madame, Praia at Sushinho, Quantus, restaurants, Santos, shaftesbury avenue, soccer, sushinho, taste of brazil, Travel, WC2, WC2H 8AH, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Get a Taste of Brazil during London’s Brazilian Film Festival (CheapOair)
The Brazilian Film Festival – the premiere platform for contemporary Brazilian cinema in the UK – returns to London from the 27th of September to the 1st of October, offering a riveting presentation of Brazilian culture on and off the screen. Continue reading
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Tagged Brazilian Film Festival, Brazilian Film Festival London, Brazilian Western, cheapoair, cinema, Drink, film, Food, London, London blog, Movies, restaurants, Travel, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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World’s Biggest Chocolate Show Coming to London This October (CheapOair)
Salon du Chocolat, the world’s biggest chocolate show, is joining forces with the organisers of London’s annual chocolate festival, Chocolate Unwrapped, to create what is slated to be the most incredible chocolate show the UK has ever seen: Salon du Chocolat – London. Continue reading
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Tagged cheapoair, chocolate, chocolate unwrapped, chocolate week, Drink, Food, London, London blog, salon du chocolat, salon du chocolate - london, Shopping, Travel, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Happy (Early) Halloween from Houston (CheapOair)
Trick or treat, y’all? October’s just around the corner, and Houstonians are preparing for a frightfully fun Halloween. Here’s a selection of five events around Houston, whether you’re looking for family friendly activities for the little ones or something more mature for the witching hours. Continue reading
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Posted in Art, CheapOair, Halloween, Music
Tagged Art, cheapoair, Children's Museum of Houston, halloween, halloween 2013, haunted houses, Hocus Pocus Pops, houston, Houston Symphony, Houston Symphony at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Houston Terror Dome, Houston Zombie Walk, Houston Zombie Walk Downtown, Monsters Museum of Houston, music, Something Wicked, texas, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Travel, zombies
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DIG by Sculptor Daniel Silver: Intriguing Outdoor Art on View for Free in London (CheapOair)
An abandoned, overgrown landscape in central London is the site for an installation of free-to-view public art by artist Daniel Silver. Called Dig, the installation features a series of not-quite-finished (often eerily incomplete or eroded) figures and fragments of varying size all worked from hand and made of a range of materials including marble, plaster and terracotta. Continue reading
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Tagged Art, cheapoair, Daniel Silver, Dig, grafton way, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, Odean Site, Photography, photography blog, preview, public art, sculpture, street photography, tottenham court road, Travel, WC1, WC1E 6DB, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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A Guide to Mexico City’s Neighborhoods (CheapOair)
Mexico City is a lot of things to a lot of people. But there’s one aspect that everybody who’s ever been there can agree on. It’s a big place. One of the largest cities in the world, the same dynamic that makes Mexico City such an excellent destination can also lead to a bit of frustration if you’re unsure how to get around. Before you go, have look at this quick guide to the city’s main neighborhoods. Continue reading
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Bermondsey Street Festival Returns to South London (CheapOair)
Bermondsey Street Festival is an annual celebration of music, dance, arts, cuisine and creativity situated in and around one of London’s quaintest little lanes. The festival is entirely volunteer-led and can draw big crowds. Last year the event saw 15,000 visitors enjoying a range of activities including a dog show, a fashion show, maypole dancing, an open air cinema and more than 100 stalls. This year attendee numbers are expected to nearly double. Continue reading
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Tagged Art, bermondsey, BERMONDSEY STREET, Bermondsey Street Festival, borough, cheapoair, Drink, Food, London, london bridge, restaurants, Shopping, south london, street fair, Street Festival, Travel
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Great Day Trips from New Orleans (CheapOair)
Not that you’d ever run out of things to do during a visit to New Orleans but it’s good to keep in mind the wealth of day trip destinations and attractions within a few hours drive of NOLA. If enjoying a few days at the beach, communing with nature or discovering the region’s unique culture sounds like an ideal add-on to your upcoming trip to New Orleans, keep reading for some suggestions. Continue reading
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Tagged Alabama, baton rouge, bayou, biloxi, cajun, casinos, cheapoair, creole, dauphin island, day trips, Drink, Food, grand isle, gulf coast, gulf of mexico, gulf shores, houma, lafayette, lake charles, louisiana, mamou, mississippi, mobile, new orleans, nola, orange beach, swamps, Travel
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Where to Eat Hot Wings in London (CheapOair)
Winging it for next meal in Central London? Here are five London eateries with chicken-rific menus serving awesome wings that you should give a cluck about. Continue reading
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Tagged BARBECUE, BARBEQUE, BBQ, Bodean's, buffalo wings, cheapoair, chicken, chicken wings, clockjack oven, fast food, fried chicken, grilled chicken, hot wings, jubo, London, London blog, nando's, orange buffalo, rotisserie chicken, street food, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Free Outdoor Cinema at The Scoop in London (CheapOair)
London’s riverside amphitheatre, The Scoop at More London, will host free outdoor cinema screenings of classic, cult and contemporary films from the 11th of September until the 27th. All screenings at this purpose-built 1,000-seat amphitheatre with 25 foot screen (not … Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Freebies, London, Movies, Travel
Tagged Amour, amphitheatre, Back to the Future, cheapoair, Crouching Tiger, film festival, Frankenweenie, free, freebies, grease, Hidden Dragon, JAMES BOND, Les Misérables, London, more london, Movies, outdoor cineam, river thames, RIVERSIDE, scoop, skyfall, thames, the Bad and the Ugly, The Birds, The Good, the scoop, the scoop at more london, tower bridge, Travel
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Dining in Chiswick, West London (CheapOair)
Situated in a leafy and somewhat suburban area of West London, Chiswick is a family friendly community with a village-y feel. It’s also a fantastic destination for some of London’s best restaurants with one of the most dynamic dining scenes in the entire city. From Michelin stars to whoopie pies and just about everything delectable in between, Chiswick is home to a variety of restaurants and food shops for just about any occasion. Here’s a list highlighting but a few of the excellent eateries around Chiswick. Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Plate, CHARLOTTE'S BISTRO, cheapoair, chiswick, devonshire road, Drink, fine dining, Food, franco manca, french cuisine, french food, Hedone, La Trompette, latin food, London, London blog, Michael Nadra, michelin stars, modern european, outsider tart, pizza, restaurant, restaurants, restaurants in chiswick, review, sourdough, sourdough pizza, Travel, TURNHAM GREEN, W4, west london, wine, wine blog, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Houston’s Museum District (CheapOair)
More than a dozen museums and cultural attractions within a mile and a half radius? Everything truly is bigger in Texas, even the museum districts! The Houston Museum District is home to 19 museums and cultural attractions all located with a mile and a half of the city’s Mecom Fountain. Continue reading
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Tagged Art, Asia Society Texas Center, Barnett Newman, Broken Obelisk, Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, cheapoair, Children's Museum of Houston, contemporary, contemporary art, Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, Czech Center Museum Houston, Health Museum, Holocaust Museum Houston, houston, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Houston Center for Photography, houston museum district, Houston Museum of African American Culture, Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston Zoo, John C. Freeman Weather Museum, Jung Center of Houston, Lawndale Art Center, Mark Rothko, Martin Luther King Jr tribute, Menil Collection, Museum of Fine Arts, museums, Rice University, Rice University Art Gallery, rothko, Rothko Chapel, sculpture, texa, Travel, zoo
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NFL in the UK (CheapOair)
Every year since 2007, a regular season game of good ole NFL American football has been played at Wembley Stadium in London. Plans for the 2013 season keep with this well established trend but actually up the ante with not just one but two NFL International Series games slated to be played at the 90,000 capacity Wembley Stadium, the world’s largest stadium with all seats under cover. Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, London, Sports, Travel
Tagged american football, american football in london, block party, cheapoair, Jacksonville Jaguars, London, London blog, Minnesota Vikings, nfl, NFL block party, NFL in London, NFL International Series, NFLUK, Pittsburgh Steelers, regent street, San Francisco 49ers, soho, sports, Travel, W1, wembley, wembley stadium, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Explore London’s South Bank (CheapOair)
have a look at all the fun waiting for you on the south side of London’s historic River Thames. Here’s a list of the area’s top attractions. Of course, you’ll find fantastic hotels located amid these great venues. It’s a well connected part of town as well with a handful of Tube stations and rail services – even Thames Clipper river boat services – all just an easy stroll away. Continue reading
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Tagged aquarium, BFI IMAX, BFI Southbank, cheapoair, EDF Energy London Eye, ferris wheel, Florence Nightingale Museum, IMAX, Imperial War Museums, IWM London, lambeth, London, London Aquarium, London blog, London Duck Tours, London Dungeon, london eye, river thames, SEA LIFE London Aquarium, south bank, southbank, southwark, thames, The London Dungeon, WATERLOO, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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The South for France Comes to London for the Joie de Vivre Festival (CheapOair)
Britain or France for your summer vacation? Hmmm … it’s a tough choice. Or maybe you’ve already booked your London flights for this time round and you’re considering making France yoru next big destination?With the Sud de France Joie de … Continue reading
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Tagged cheapoair, DJ Gilles Peterson, Drink, festival, Food, france, free, Joie de Vivre Festival, London, London blog, music, photography blog, Shopping, SUD DE FRANCE FESTIVAL, Sud de France Joie de Vivre Festival, Travel, wine, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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England’s Sports Museums (CheapOair)
When not on the court or in the stands, another great way to soak up all of England’s athletics heritage is to visit one of its sporting museums. Here’s a list of the country’s top museums dedicated to the history and legacy of British sports … Continue reading
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Tagged athletics, cheapoair, cricket, Derby, england, football, grand prix, grand prix racing, Henley-on-Thames, horseracing, London, London blog, LORD'S, manchester, Marylebone Cricket Club Museum, motorsport, museums, National Horseracing Museum, NationalFootball Museum, Newmarket, photography blog, River & Rowing Museum, rowing, rugby, soccer, SPORT, sports, sports museums, spot, Suffolk, tennis, The Donington Grand Prix Collection, Travel, WebbEllis Rugby Football Museum, wimbledon, Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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The Whitstable Oyster Festival (CheapOair)
Keen for a taste of some of Britain’s best seafood? This is the place! And a great time to visit is during the town’s annual celebration of everybody’s favorite bivalve mollusk – the oyster! Continue reading
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Tagged beer, cheapoair, england, english seaside town, Food, kent, London, native oysters, OYSTERS, seafood, southeast england, Travel, whitstable, whitstable oyster festival, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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