Tag Archives: London

Photos: A Look Back at the Westfield Stratford City Site Before the Opening

So, Westfield Stratford City is celebrating its first birthday. I thought it would be cool to share some pics I took during a press tour of the shopping centre back in August 2011 a few weeks before it opened to the public. Sponsored … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Air

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Edvard Munch at Tate Modern (OneTravel)

He’s as big a name as any to come from Norway. Artist Edvard Munch (1863-1944) straddled two centuries during his life to help develop what would be defined as modern art. Indeed, much of what’s on view in the current Edvard Munch: … Continue reading

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Westfield Stratford City One Year On

Great video from the folks at Westfield Stratford City looking back at their first (and really rather epic) year. Sponsored by Westfield

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London Daily Photo: Posh Banger Boys

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London Daily Photo: The Hobbit/Soho

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Westfield Stratford City Offering Massive Student Savings: Wednesday 3 October

Big Savings and Fun for Students at Westfield Stratford City! Head to Westfield Stratford City on Wednesday 3 October for its first ever student event. You can pick out your new autumn/winter wardrobe or simply treat yourself to a night … Continue reading

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I’m Going on a Japanese #SoupSearch. Slurp!

Guess what? I frickin’ won that trip to Japan. Obviously, I wouldn’t have won without help from good people like you. So, if you voted for me or even took a moment to consider it and wish me well, thank you. … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Heading Home

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London Daily Photo: Yesterday and Today

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Help Build the Olympic “LEGO-acy” All this Week for Free at Westfield Stratford City

Photo of the Lego-ized London 2012 Olympic Stadium East Village, the new residential neighbourhood located on the site of the Athletes’ Village inside the newly named Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, is to be constructed “in Lego” as part of a 3sqm … Continue reading

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One Last #SoupSearch Request. Am I Going to Japan?

Looks like I still have a decent lead in Ainsley Harriott’s #SoupSearch Challenge. But my margin’s eroding bit by bit each day. The contest ends tomorrow, September 25th, at 11.59pm … which seems like an excruciatingly long time away for … Continue reading

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Game Season Menus at Some of London’s Top Restaurants (CheapOair)

British game season has begun and even if you’re planning a city-only visit to London, you can get in on all the delicious action … if you know where to dine. Here’s the low down on a few London restaurants with special … Continue reading

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Westfield Car Parks Have Re-Opened: Get Two Hours of FREE Parking

All car parks at Westfield Stratford City are now open! Visitors to the car park will receive two hours free parking, with a capped rate of £5 for the day, from Monday to Sunday. The offer is good until until … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Lines

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Ronnie Wood @ Symbolic London (Whitehot Magazine of Contemporary Art)

Running until the 9th of October, the comprehensive retrospective features paintings, sketches, and handwritten lyrics by Ronnie Wood along with signed guitars, photographs and tons of Wood-related ephemera from his 50 years in the music industry – as a participating … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Sport

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Westfield Stratford City Turns One

Westfield Stratford City Turns One Sponsored by Westfield

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2013 Zagat Guide to London Restaurants Out Now (CheapOair)

The 2013 Zagat Guide to London Restaurants is out now. With nearly 2,000 restaurants rated and reviewed by a record 9,583 surveyors, the 2013 guide is Zagat’s most comprehensive survey of the London dining scene to date. Read my complete … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: AUTUMN/WINTER 2012

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London Daily Photo: Distressed Door

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London Daily Photo: Hi There

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London Daily Photo: 93A

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London Daily Photo: 40p

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London Daily Photo: Morning

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London Daily Photo: Mr Bagels

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Going Offline for Awhile but Thanks for the #SoupSearch Surge!

Just a very quick word of thanks to everyone who’s been voting for me in Ainsley Harriott’s #SoupSearch Challenge. I have a definite lead over the competition with 33% of the vote at the moment (not bad considering there are … Continue reading

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Chobani Greek Yoghurt Launches in the UK

Greek yoghurt brand, Chobani, has launched in 200 Tescos throughout the UK. Fat free and with 14g of protein per serving, Chobani is the top selling yoghurt brand in the US and has raked in more than $1 billion over … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: King’s Cross

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London Daily Photo: Lea Bridge Road Roundabout

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Share Your Favourite Place to Smoke a Cigar and Get the London Cigar Guide App for Free

Buzzing social scene or splendid isolation? Where and when do you like to smoke your stogies? Just leave a comment sharing your favourite place to smoke a cigar and you could get the London Cigar Guide app for free. About … Continue reading

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London RumFest 2012 (CheapOair)

Back for its sixth year in a row, RumFest is the world’s largest festival dedicated to the celebration of rum and rum culture and boasts two days of unmissable entertainment. Read my complete post at the CheapOair blog.

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London Daily Photo: Wood Wharf

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“Remains of the Games” Gives You a Chance to Get Some Olympic Stuff on the Cheap

The Remains of the Games website offers “a chance to own fixtures, fitting and equipment used by some of the the most famous sporting personalities in the world.” Yep, London 2012 leftovers. Run by Ramler Furniture (UK) Ltd, the major … Continue reading

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Woke up Last, Went to Bed First! Thank You So Much! #SoupSearch

Thanks to everyone who’s voted for me thusfar in Ainsley Harriott’s #SoupSearch Challenge. I started yesterday morning in a distant fifth place (out of five contestants), and I now have a slight lead over the competition. But there’s still quite … Continue reading

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