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Murder and Mayhem in London through the Ages – Part 3: Jack the Ripper
Blog: Sophie's World - 30 October 2011
123 years ago, a man known as Jack hung around Whitechapel, ridding the world of prostitutes. Five murders have been attributed to him. Grotesque murders, but still “only” five. Judging by the number alone, he seems a bit of an amateur among serial killers. Yet Jack is the most famous of them all. Never discovered, [...]Murder and Mayhem in London through the Ages – Part 3: Jack the Ripper is a post from Sophie's World
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Lady for Four Years
Blog: A Lady in London - 28 October 2011
Today is the four year anniversary of the day I moved to London. It’s hard to believe that I have been living in London for four years already. When I first moved here I thought I would be back in San Francisco after two years, but now it looks like I’m here for the foreseeable [...]
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Lady in Stoke Park
Blog: A Lady in London - 27 October 2011
I don’t golf. When I was growing up, my family became obsessed with the sport. All of our vacations revolved around golf, and my mother and brother spent every weekend on various golf courses throughout Silicon Valley. My mom was so desperate for me to join the fun that she even bought me a golf [...]
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Spooky Travels – Great Hallowe’en Haunts
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 27 October 2011
Canadians love Hallowe'en. While we may celebrate Halloween in full force, there are a lot of places around the world that I would love to spend the night for a good scare.
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Lady in Maida Vale
Blog: A Lady in London - 26 October 2011
One of the best things about living in London is that there are so many unique neighborhoods. From the funky markets in Notting Hill to the organic pubs in Angel, you don’t have to go far to feel like you have traveled a long distance. But while every London neighborhood is different, most of them [...]
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Lady in Little Venice
Blog: A Lady in London - 25 October 2011
Just when I thought that winter was coming to London, another bout of warm weather graced the city on Sunday. As such, I decided to continue last weekend’s exploration of the Thames Path with another day by the city’s waterways. This time my walk took me to Little Venice in London. Located in Maida Vale, [...]
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Lady at the NFL Football Game in London
Blog: A Lady in London - 24 October 2011
Yesterday afternoon I received a text message asking if I wanted to go to a football game. I already had plans and I wasn’t very excited about the prospect of watching two soccer teams I had probably never heard of, so I declined. But just out of curiosity, I asked who was playing. The response [...]
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Murder and Mayhem in London through the Ages – Part 2: Execrable executions
Blog: Sophie's World - 23 October 2011
Continuing our time-travel through London’s pernicious past, here are a few ominous outings our forefathers might have enjoyed: Take an excursion to Newgate prison to gawk at inmates: Daniel Defoe sat here (for poking fun at the Tories), as did Pennsylvania founder William Penn (contempt of court).
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changing lifestyles in the cotswolds
Blog: The Road Forks - 21 October 2011
Pears at Painswick Rococo gardens
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Lady on the Thames Path
Blog: A Lady in London - 20 October 2011
Autumn has come to London. After a month of record-breaking heat in the UK, a chill has settled over the city this week. Coats, boots, and scarves are making their way out of closets, and the city is bracing for a cold winter. But before the arctic front moved in, we had one final day [...]
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Walking Military History in Dorset
Blog: No Beaten Path - 19 October 2011
Where things weren't really that military at all.
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Lady at the White House
Blog: A Lady in London - 19 October 2011
Regent’s Park is one of my favorite places in London. From beautiful gardens and the London zoo to Taste of London and the Frieze Art Fair, the park is full of life and activity. Last summer I explored the beautiful homes along Regent’s Canal, and this past summer I discovered another impressive edifice alongside the [...]
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Travel photo – Norwich Market, after hours
Blog: Sophie's World - 18 October 2011
Norwich Market, after hours. Norwich Provision Market was founded in the 11th century and has been in operation at the same site since. Where: Norwich, Norfolk county, England For more colourful travel photos, have a look at Budget Travelers Sandbox and DeliciousBaby. Travel photo – Norwich Market, after hours is a post from Sophie's WorldTravel photo – Norwich Market, after hours is a post from Sophie's World
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Lady Eats a Progressive Dinner
Blog: A Lady in London - 18 October 2011
When I lived in San Francisco I had a progressive dinner party with a friend that lived in my building. The evening started in my apartment, where we all gathered for aperitifs and canapes. Afterwards we moved to her apartment for dinner. It was a fun night, and I have always wanted to do it [...]
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England: First Impressions
Blog: Roving Gastronome - 17 October 2011
I have never felt quite so much like I’m living in a movie than I do here in rural England. My previous experience in the U.K. consisted of a dreadful six months on a student work visa in 1994, during which I worked in London and managed to lose money. My then-boyfriend and I went [...]
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Lady at Eat Film
Blog: A Lady in London - 17 October 2011
Today is the last day of the London Restaurant Festival. The festivities that have taken place since October 3rd involve an event called Eat Film, which features film screenings and themed dinners at various venues throughout London. Last week Eat Film invited me to the Charlotte Street Hotel in Noho to watch Chocolat and eat [...]
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Woods, hills and plains – Garston Wood & up behind Warminster
Blog: No Beaten Path - 16 October 2011
Where we spent a Saturday on two walks
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10 Awesome Cities for Kids and Families
Blog: My Little Nomads - 15 October 2011
The best international cities for kids from Asia, Europe, and North America. Continue reading →Read the entire article here: 10 Awesome Cities for Kids and Families Or go straight to TheTravel With Kids Blog
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Short on time in London? Stop at a Museum!
Blog: Ottsworld - 14 October 2011
London has done it right, they’ve made their many museums completely accessible to everyone. Unlike other art hub cities (ahem…New York City) – London has made their museum admission completely free encouraging everyone to enjoy and hopefully appreciate the art treasures inside. I only had a short time in London, but I was able [...]
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Murder and Mayhem in London through the Ages – Part 1: The Bridges
Blog: Sophie's World - 13 October 2011
It’s a chilly, windy evening. Maybe that’s why we’re only six. Six people about to walk through 700 years of London’s criminal history. Jason, a qualified London guide for 13 years, is tall and gangly and reminds me of Hugh Grant. Same wavy hair and quick speech. More to the point, he’s passionate and knowledgeable, [...]Murder and Mayhem in London through the Ages – Part 1: The Bridges is a post from Sophie's World
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Lady in Syon Park
Blog: A Lady in London - 13 October 2011
One of my favorite things to do in London is explore the capital’s many green spaces. From Hyde Park to Kensington Gardens, the city is bursting with them. One such place is Syon Park, which is located just west of Kew Gardens. The area is the location of one of the Duke of Northumberland’s residences, [...]
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Olympic Lodging Games
Blog: Ottsworld - 13 October 2011
London is getting ready; it’s digging, building, expanding, erecting, tearing down, wiring, and preparing for the world’s summer party – the Olympics. During my visit there this summer it was evident the moment I walked off the train in St. Pancras station. My heart went a flutter when I looked up and saw the 5 [...]
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Lady at 51 Buckingham Gate
Blog: A Lady in London - 12 October 2011
It’s not every night that I stay in a hotel room that is larger than my flat. In fact, most rooms I’ve slept in are barely big enough to fit a bed, let alone anything else. This is particularly true in a city like London, where property prices keep hotel rooms small and rates high. [...]
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Can Travel Make the World a Better Place?
Blog: Todd's Wanderings - 12 October 2011
Is travel an inherently selfish indulgence or a vehicle to bring about world peace? The travel and tourism industry is huge, and in 2010 over 940 million people traveled outside their own country as tourists and generated $919 billion dollars in global revenue. That is a lot opportunity for both mischief and genuine interaction. So the question comes back to: is the opening of borders leading to greater understanding or a hardening of stereotypes? I’ve been on the road for the past 12 years, both teaching children and working in international development.
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What to do on a Friday night in London if you’re time travelling
Blog: Sophie's World - 11 October 2011
It’s a late Friday night in London, and I’m in an Indian restaurant in Gloucester Road. … drinking a milk shake. I could be doing more interesting things, of course. But the possibilities seem a bit civilized and, dare I say, dull – compared to what I could have been doing to amuse myself had [...]What to do on a Friday night in London if you’re time travelling is a post from Sophie's World
