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Launceston Place, Kensington
Blog: An American in London - 16 November 2009
Despite living and working in the easterly bits of central London, I visited two restaurants in Kensington over the last seven days: Kitchen W8 and Launceston Place. I thought the former was pleasant and worth visiting when already in the area, but in contrast, the latter is a worthy cross-town destination. If [...]
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A stroll down Bridge St
Blog: The Corny Traveler's Chronicles - 15 November 2009
We had talked about faint recollections from the novel about Newton's grave being there. But when we reached the place, the Abbey was already closed for tourists. Anyway, if you have a new camera, you never miss a chance to take a lot of pics. From every possible angle. Thinking that this might come out to be that wonderful photograph that would one day find a place in some famous magazine.
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Plane views: London City Airport
Blog: velvet escape's blog - 13 November 2009
London City Airport (LCY) is my absolute favourite of all the airports serving London. It’s small (getting through it is a breeze) and well-connected to the City (via the efficient Docklands Light Rail). One of the highlights (for me, at least) of flying to LCY is the approach. All flights from the European continent approach [...]
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How to have a Cheap Holiday or Backpacking experience in London
Blog: Backpacking on the Cheap - 11 November 2009
London’s prices are as mad as their cabbies! In this post I will cover how to have a cheap holiday or backpacking experience without going bonkers in the process. In…
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DAY 4: MUSEUMS & MUSICALS
Blog: Diario de a bordo - 11 November 2009
Esa mañana lo primero que estaba en la lista de las visitas del día era ir a ver una exposición de cuadros de John William Waterhouse que se hacía en la Burlington House/Royal Academy of Arts. Waterhouse (1849-1917) fue un pintor inglés enmarcado en el grupo artístico de los prerrafaelitas junto con otros como Rosetti y Millais.
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Dragon Castle, Elephant & Castle
Blog: An American in London - 8 November 2009
A month ago, Jon and I went to see the highly-entertaining (popular, even) Pop Life exhibit at the Tate Modern, and afterwards, we somehow reasoned that because Elephant & Castle was so “close by,” we should try out Dragon Castle for dinner, which TimeOut loved. So we hopped on the Northern Line at London Bridge and [...]
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London: 5 More Family Favorites
Blog: Family Friendly Hotel, Resort, Suite Reviews: Travel Savvy Mom » blog - 6 November 2009
As a Londoner (now living in California), I take my kids every year to pay homage to this fabulous city. The list of favorites is never ending but here are five from our most recent trip.
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Pilpel Falafel, Spitalfields
Blog: An American in London - 12 October 2009
Of the many amazing memories I have of my trip to Israel last summer, eating the best falafel and hummous of my life ranks up there. So imagine my excitement when Pilpel opened near Spitalfields Market (which is where I work). For the past three months, I’ve found it a colossal exercise of [...]
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My Old Place, Spitalfields
Blog: An American in London - 2 October 2009
Back in January, I first visited the divey-but-certain-dishes-are-delicious Gourmet San, and so I was thrilled to learn that Gourmet San has a sister restaurant near Spitalfields Market called My Old Place (now that I work near Spitalfields, I’d like to find a nearby Chinese restaurant that’s good for lunch). So two weeks ago, four friends [...]
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St. John Bread and Wine, Spitalfields
Blog: An American in London - 28 September 2009
An old friend who used to live in London and now lives in Hong Kong was back in town last week, and he wanted to eat pig products, English-style. Obviously, that meant St. John Restaurant. Sadly, the Restaurant had no available tables on my friend’s only free evening, but its more casual sibling, St. John [...]
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Boho Mexica, Spitalfields
Blog: An American in London - 24 September 2009
Two weeks ago, some of my expat friends and I read this glowing review of Boho Mexica and knew we had to check it out immediately. If you know any American expats in London, you’ll know that Mexican food is our catnip and crack, rolled into one. (It’s an odd phenomenon, of course. [...]
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My Actual Costs – Europe – Summer 1998
Blog: GoBackpacking - 24 September 2009
Thoughts on money for the budget-minded When it comes to travel, there are two things you can count on: (1) you’ll always find a cheaper exchange rate after you’ve traded your money, and (2) you’ll always go over budget. I don’t mean to be negative, but these are the Murphy’s Laws of travel. Yes, there are more, but [...]Buy travel insurance from Worldnomads.com (Lonely Planet's preferred carrier)
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London: Favorite Kid-Friendly Activities
Blog: Ciao Bambino! - 23 September 2009
This summer we took our kids to London for a week. We have fabulous memories, and with four young kids, we quickly figured out what works and what doesn’t. With that perspective in mind, I put together comprehensive tips for PeterGreenberg.com, A Traveling Mom’s Tips for Visiting London With Kids. London is an amazing city and a great starting point for families wanting to experience an international destination for the first time.
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Packing List For A Summer In Europe
Blog: GoBackpacking - 23 September 2009
I purposely bought a small backpack to help limit me in what I brought on the trip.Buy travel insurance from Worldnomads.com (Lonely Planet's preferred carrier)
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London Icons: Big Ben, Red Telephone Box, Bobbies
Blog: PassportChop.com Travel Blog - Reviews, Travel Experiences - 23 September 2009
To conclude our 17-day long Central Europe trip, I will provide you with a quick showcase of London icons. Starting with Big Ben -> Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the north-eastern end of the Palace of Westminster in London, and is often extended to refer to the [...] Related posts:Souvenir Shopping in London
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£5 Chinese Buffet Dinner at London Chinatown
Blog: PassportChop.com Travel Blog - Reviews, Travel Experiences - 21 September 2009
London’s Chinatown is the best place for home-sick Singaporeans craving for chicken rice or any other Chinese food. However, at £8-10 for a plate of chicken rice, it is quite expensive to eat in some of these Chinatown restaurants. Fret not because while walking around Chinatown, we saw 2 all-you-can-eat buffet Chinese restaurants! We wanted to [...] Related posts:Budapest
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Shilpa Indian Restaurant, Hammersmith
Blog: An American in London - 20 September 2009
Last Friday, Jon and I met our friends at the Lyric Hammersmith for a performance of “Punk Rock” (which, by the way, was pretty forgettable). The show ended at 9:30 pm and I needed food, stat. Thank goodness for Tamarind & Thyme’s July post on Shilpa Indian Restaurant. The restaurant is near [...]
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The Compass Pub, Islington
Blog: An American in London - 18 September 2009
Despite the good number of tasty gastropubs in Islington, it’s still nice when a new one opens in the ‘hood. The Compass has been open about three months, and for a place that doesn’t want to be known as a gastropub (they insist they’re a pub that happens to serve food – whaaat?), the place [...]
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Souvenir Shopping in London
Blog: PassportChop.com Travel Blog - Reviews, Travel Experiences - 18 September 2009
One of the must-do activities during London weekends is to visit the various types of markets selling all sorts of knick-knacks and enjoy interesting performances by buskers around these markets. However be prepared for huge crowds everywhere, especially at Tube stations (see picture below). Also check train service availability before leaving your accommodation – some Tube [...] Related posts:Best F
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Octopus Octagon
Blog: No Hurry Curry - 17 September 2009
9/11/09: London, England [Editor's Note: We are finally able to post pictures! We have gone ahead and updated our latest three posts as well... enjoy!] I know Kevin just wrote about our morning in London Heathrow, and I know he told me I wasn’t supposed to write about what he already wrote about, but I have this [...]
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Toilets and Customs
Blog: No Hurry Curry - 16 September 2009
9/11/09: London, England I’ve noticed London is much more direct than the United States. Things that lift you from one floor to the next are called lifts. Since you are a customer at a restaurant, the check says “thank you for your custom.” Machines that you can withdrawal cash from are called cash machines. Rooms with [...]
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Best Fish and Chips in London: Rock and Sole Plaice
Blog: PassportChop.com Travel Blog - Reviews, Travel Experiences - 16 September 2009
London Rock and Sole Plaice According to the owners of Rock and Sole Plaice, this Endell Street eatery is the 3rd Fish & Chip shop to open in London since Fish & Chips was introduced in 1861 and serves the “Best Fish and Chips” in the area. I didnt know that there are so many different types [...] Related posts:£5 Chinese Buffet Dinner at London Chinatown
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May I Pinch Your Pen for a Bit?
Blog: No Hurry Curry - 15 September 2009
9/10/09 – 9/11/09: London, England If I’m going to get mugged on this trip, please let it be by a British person. I’ve never been so happy listening to strangers say mundane things as I have been the past 24 hours. Why? All the strangers have been British. While Zhou and I were standing in the [...]
