London Archive

  • Heathrow Express – the best way to get from Heathrow to Central London

    Heathrow Express – the best way to get from Heathrow to Central London

    5 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...

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  • Lunch on the Go – Pret A Manger

    Lunch on the Go – Pret A Manger

    A 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...

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  • Lunch with the Animals at St. James’s Park

    Lunch with the Animals at St. James’s Park

    Ever 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. ...

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  • Del’aziz Delicatessen

    Del’aziz Delicatessen

    My 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...

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  • EasyHotel – South Kensington

    EasyHotel – South Kensington

    The 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...

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  • TimeOut Guide: London

    TimeOut Guide: London

    Time 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...

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  • Map Guide, London A-Z

    Map Guide, London A-Z

    Getting 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...

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  • Tate Modern

    Tate Modern

    The 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...

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  • Home – Fall in London 2007

    Home – Fall in London 2007

    Walkies – 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...

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  • Fall 2007 – Getting ready to fly home

    Fall 2007 – Getting ready to fly home

    28 October, 2007 – I am now only two days away from flying home to London. I am soo ready to go and this trip, is a vacation. During this 6 day trip home, I will be doing my best NOT to spend money.  The...

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