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Tag Archives: cheapoair
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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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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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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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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Tagged cheapoair, christmas, christmas tree, lego, lego christmas tree, London, st pancras, ST PANCRAS STATION
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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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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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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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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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Posted in Beer, CheapOair, Food, London, Pubs, Travel
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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Thanksgiving in London (CheapOair)
Thanksgiving in London CheapOair, November 24, 2011 Not nearly as ironic as throwing an American Independence Day/4th of July party in England, still the idea of celebrating an American Thanksgiving in London might seem a bit out of place. Nevertheless, with lots … Continue reading
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Tagged american thanksgiving, cheapoair, London, london restaurants, restaurants, thanksgiving, thanksgiving dinner, thanksgiving in london, Travel, turkey
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Ice Skating in London (CheapOair)
Ice Skating in London CheapOair, November 22, 2011 Have flights to London and like to ice skate? You’re in luck. Tis the season to swish across the ice, and London has an impressive number of venues with seasonal rinks. And … Continue reading
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Tagged cheapoair, christmas, ice skating, ice skating rinks, London, winter
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Heathrow Express (CheapOair)
Heathrow Express CheapOair, November 17, 2011 Heathrow Express is the fastest and most convenient way to get to and from London Heathrow Airport and Central London. With no traffic jams, taxi queues, or multiple stops to slow you down, you (along … Continue reading
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Tagged air travel, airport, central london, cheapoair, heathrow, London, london heathrow airport, paddington station, train travel, Travel
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Tequila in London (CheapOair)
Tequila in London CheapOair, November 15, 2011 … here’s a roundup of a few Mexican restaurants with bars specializing in serving quality tequila (the good stuff that won’t leave you with a headache the next morning) … READ MY COMPLETE … Continue reading
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Tagged AZULITO BAR, BARS, benito's hat, cheapoair, cocktails, crazy homies, London, mexican food, mexican restaurants, tequila, wahaca
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Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree (CheapOair)
Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree CheapOair, November 11, 2011 The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree is the name for the famous Christmas tree donated to the people of London by the city of Oslo each year since 1947. The tree is prominently displayed in … Continue reading
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Tagged cheapoair, christmas, christmas 2011, christmas tree, London, norwegian spruce, trafalgar square
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Where to See Christmas Lights in London (CheapOair)
Where to See Christmas Lights in London CheapOair, November 10, 2011 Tis the season to shop, feast, catch up with old friends and family, travel home or to new destinations and to see pretty sparkly lights and fantastic seasonal displays. … Continue reading
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Tagged cheapoair, christmas 2011, christmas lights, christmas trees, London, Shopping, Travel
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Street Market Focus: Broadway Market (CheapOair)
Street Market Focus: Broadway Market CheapOair, November 04, 2011 It’s hard to think of somewhere in London that’s more hip, happening and delicious than Broadway Market. There’s a great variety of vendors selling everything from German-style sausages to burgers right off the … Continue reading
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Tagged broadway market, cheapoair, hackney, London, street markets
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Understanding British Currency (CheapOair)
Understanding British Currency CheapOair, November 03, 2011 Your first flight to London and the United Kingdom means you need to do some planning, it’s a really good idea to take a moment before you go to get familiar with the local currency … Continue reading
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2012 Michelin Stars Shine in London (CheapOair)
2012 Michelin Stars Shine in London CheapOair, October 28, 2011 The London fine dining scene looks set for a particularly stellar 2012 with its restaurants racking up an impressive 66 stars among 55 eateries with Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester … Continue reading
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Tagged 2012 michelin stars, cheapoair, fine dining, London, michelin stars, restaurants
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And the Best Pizza in London is … (CheapOair)
And the Best Pizza in London is … CheapOair, October 27, 2011 Whether for adhering to authentic Neapolitan pizza procedure or simply because they offer exceptionally good value for yumminess, here’s a roundup of some of London’s more worthwhile pizzerias for you … Continue reading
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Tagged best pizza in london, cheapoair, London, neapolitan, pizza, pizza al metro, pizzerias
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Samuel Smith Pubs Offer Great Value in Beautiful Settings (CheapOair)
Samuel Smith Pubs Offer Great Value in Beautiful Settings CheapOair, October 21, 2011 Some of London’s most traditional, beautiful and oldest pubs just happen to also be some of the cheapest and most conveniently located. It’s true. Samuel Smith, a … Continue reading
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Tagged ale, beer, cheapoair, drinking, London, pubs, sam smiths, samuel smith brewery, samuel smith pubs
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Perfectly Grilled Meat and More at Argentine Steakhouse A La Cruz (CheapOair)
Perfectly Grilled Meat and More at Argentine Steakhouse A La Cruz CheapOair, October 20, 2011 Being situated in the villagey neighbourhood of Clerkenwell – home to some of London’s oldest and most celebrated pubs, a few nearby Michelin starred and … Continue reading
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Tagged A LA CRUZ, ARGENTINE STEAK, ASADOR, cheapoair, Clerkenwell, EC1, Exmouth Market, lamb, London, MALBEC, steak, steakhouse, Travel, wine
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Street Market Focus: Chatsworth Road Market (CheapOair)
Street Market Focus: Chatsworth Road Market CheapOair, October 14, 2011 For a total East End immersion deep in the depths of the ever up and coming London borough of Hackney, it would be wise to consider going for a ramble round Chatsworth … Continue reading
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Tagged chatsworth road, chatsworth road market, cheapoair, clapton, E5, east end, east london, food market, hackney, homerton, kim chi clut, London, street food, street market
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In and Around the British Museum (CheapOair)
In and Around the British Museum CheapOair, October 13, 2011 One may be able to spend hours, days or even a lifetime discovering the wonders of the world that British Museum holds. But at some point during your visit, you’re … Continue reading
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Tagged bloomsbury, british museum, cheapoair, London, museum
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What’s in a Postcode? (CheapOair)
What’s in a Postcode? CheapOair, October 07, 2011 Soon into conducting the research for any British vacation after booking London flights, you’ll most certainly come across the UK’s strange letter-number combinations attached to the end of many street addresses. EC1, SW7, … Continue reading
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Mercedes-Benz World (CheapOair)
Mercedes-Benz World CheapOair, October 06, 2011 Crazy about cars? Keen to connect with your inner race car driver? Or maybe you’re in need of a safe outlet to let loose some pent up road rage? Whether you simply hope to … Continue reading
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Posted in Cars, CheapOair, England, London, Travel
Tagged brooklands, cars, cheapoair, London, mercedes, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz World, racing, racing circuit, surrey, weymouth
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On the London Banh Mi Trail (CheapOair)
On the London Banh Mi Trail CheapOair, September 30, 2011 Bánh mì are Vietnamese baguette sandwiches made with thinly sliced pickled carrots and daikon, cucumbers, coriander, chilli peppers, pâté, mayonnaise and an assortment of meat fillings or tofu. A variety … Continue reading
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Tagged baguettes, bahn mi bay, banh mi, banh mi 11, banh mi bay, cheapoair, London, panda panda, sandwiches, street food, vietanemese cuisine, vietnamese food
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Street Market Focus: Whitecross Street (CheapOair)
Street Market Focus: Whitecross Street CheapOair, September 23, 2011 Formerly a Sunday market, Whitecross Street Market dates back to the 17th century making it one of London’s oldest street markets. Know as Squalors’ Market at the end of the 19th … Continue reading
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Tagged cheapoair, EC1, London, lunch, old street, street market, whitecross street
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Burlington Arcade: World’s First Shopping Arcade (CheapOair)
Burlington Arcade: World’s First Shopping Arcade CheapOair, September 20, 2011 A precursor of the European shopping gallerias of the 19th century European as well as a notable template for the modern shopping centre, Burlington Arcade is recognized as the world’s first … Continue reading
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Tagged bond street, burlington arcade, cheapoair, London, mayfair, piccadilly, Shopping, shopping arcade
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Celebrity Chefs Puck and Ramsay Opening New London Restaurants (CheapOair)
Celebrity Chefs Puck and Ramsay Opening New London Restaurants CheapOair, September 13, 2011 Two particularly noteworthy restaurants opening this month are Wolfgang Puck’s CUT at 45 Park Lane and Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen. CUT at 45 Park Lane will not only be Puck’s … Continue reading
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Tagged BREAD STREET KITCHEN, cheapoair, cut at 45, GORDON RAMSAY, London, restaurants, WOLFGANG PUCK
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Street Market Focus: Columbia Road Flower Market (CheapOair)
Street Market Focus: Columbia Road Flower Market CheapOair, September 09, 2011 A most pleasant way to check out London’s East End is to stroll through the popular and incredibly colorful Columbia Road Flower Market. One of London’s longest running street markets, … Continue reading
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Tagged cheapoair, columbia road flower market, east london, flowers, London, street market, tower hamlets
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