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Heathrow Express – the best way to get from Heathrow to Central London
Posted on 5 July, 2009 | 1 Comment5 July 2009 – In the last two years, I have utilized Heathrow Express to get from Heathrow Interanational Airport to Central London. With a total travel time of 15 minutes from London Heathrow Terminals 1,2 & 3 to Paddington station, I can’t think of... -
Lunch on the Go – Pret A Manger
Posted on 5 July, 2009 | No CommentsA good place to grab lunch, especially when on the run in London is Pret A Manger. You will find Pret A Manger outlets all over London. They offer a very good selection of freshly made sandwichs, ready to go, so you are not waiting... -
Saving money at the ATM
Posted on 5 July, 2009 | No Comments5 July 2009 – When ever you are traveling abroad or even with in your own country, you should check with you banks to see if your bank is partnerted up with other banks for free ATM access. This can save you money in a... -
Lunch with the Animals at St. James’s Park
Posted on 11 November, 2007 | No CommentsEver have a squirrel attack you while entering a park to eat lunch?? Well, I can now say that I have. During my stay in London I took a sandwich lunch to St. James’s Park, where I thought I was going to eat in peace. ... -
Del’aziz Delicatessen
Posted on 5 November, 2007 | 4 CommentsMy best friend from primary school, Camilla, suggested that we get together for breakfast a little place she new in Fulham, just off the Fulham Road, just a block down from the Fulham Broadway Underground Station. It turned out to be Del’aziz Delicatessen and the... -
EasyHotel – South Kensington
Posted on 5 November, 2007 | 13 CommentsThe Easy Hotel in South Kensington is a cost effective way to keep costs down for the single traveler who is willing to “rough it ” a little when staying in London. With the abililty to book rooms as £25/night and to prepay, you can... -
TimeOut Guide: London
Posted on 5 November, 2007 | No CommentsTime Out publishes one of best overall guides to London. Time Out, who publishes a weekly magazine that details all the events in film, theater, fashion and other artistic events around the city, gives a truly Londoner perspective to the city. The guide is updated... -
Map Guide, London A-Z
Posted on 5 November, 2007 | No CommentsGetting around London can be quite a challenge whether as a resident or as visitor in the city. London, unlike NYC, does not have a street system that makes any sense and is devoid of any logic. One “guide” I would strongly recommend for anyone... -
Tate Modern
Posted on 5 November, 2007 | No CommentsThe Tate Modern located on the South side of the Thames, across from The City, is an extension of the Tate Gallery. As the name implies, it’s focus is modern art. Given that the building is a 1930′s power plant, the setting actually is ideal... -
Home – Fall in London 2007
Posted on 29 October, 2007 | No CommentsWalkies – Fall in London 29 October, 2007 (London, England) - I have arrived back home in London. For my first day, I simply took it easy. I grabbed lunch and had an improvised picnic in Hyde Park, in front of Kensington Palace. The weather is...