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New British Airways interiors

New British airways interiors as the airline starts updating its image. Ok, nice style but reminds me a bit of the 70’s, which I don’t mind anyway, a decade I remember well. I like the seat magazine holder with separate elastic pocket, no more bulging bags below the tray stuffed with rubbish. A brown interior with no […]

BT Tower

The BT Tower was the tallest building in both London and the United Kingdom when it was completed in 1964, a title it held until 1980. It gradually became a very prominent landmark that could be seen from almost anywhere in London. A communications tower located in Fitzrovia London, with a total height to 191 metres (627 ft). It has been previously known as […]

First Class Lounge, Heathrow T5

Exclusive to British Airways, the first-class lounge, Galleries, Heathrow terminal 5. Champaign bar is one of many options available for the fast track passenger, including a dedicated wine bar, spirits bar, snacks, coffee and tea, breakfast buffet and even food made to order. It may be only 10 am but the joy for finishing breakfast […]

London Cocktail Week

More than 250 bars participate in the London Cocktail Week which is held every year in October. Once you obtain your London Cocktail Week wristband you then have free entry into many bars, restaurants and even clubs that participate in the event, who have created a unique drink for the event for only £4 a cocktail. […]

SKY GARDEN

On the 35th floor of 20 Fenchurch Street sits Sky Garden, an observation deck and open-air terrace with fantastic views of London. Sky Garden is London‘s highest public garden, a unique public space that spans three storeys and offers 360-degree uninterrupted views across the City of London with landscaped gardens, observation decks and an open-air terrace. Designed to create an […]

London Bike Hire

Launched on 30 July 2010, the Barclays Cycle Hire soon became a great success on London roads. Like anything British, there were bumps in the beginning, but now almost a year on, the scheme continues to prove popular. I enrolled for an annual membership, allowing me to take as many 30 minute journeys for free. […]

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London • England UK

One of the oldest cities in the world with a history that dates back to Roman times, London is culturally rich and diverse, and a city that remains one of the most influential cities in the world. The capital and largest city of both the United Kingdom and of England, its history goes back to its […]

Fenchurch Street Bar and Grill

The elegant Fenchurch Street Bar and Grill on Level 37 of the nicknamed Walkie Talkie building of London‘s Fenchurch Street. Contemporary interiors while the menu offers only the finest oysters, fish and crustacean as well as seasonal game, meat and vegetarian dishes. The wine list, sourced with guidance from renowned master of wine Christopher Donaldson and boasting […]

BOXING DAY BLUES ON LONDON TRANSPORT

GATWICK EXPRESS MESS Gatwick Express and Transport for London may not always deliver, even though you pay full fare, do not expect full service. Travelling over the holidays can always be a bit of a struggle as services are reduced and you have some expectation of knowing you are armed with correct information in advance to plan […]

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Greenwich • London

The distinct character of Greenwich really does it make it feel like a small village within the city of London and plenty of free stuff to see and do too! So near to central London – only 20 minutes from the city centre – Greenwich is a place of contrasts, from awe-inspiring architecture, tranquil open […]

Qatar Airways London Heathrow Premium Lounge

More like a private club than a lounge, this is a venue where spending time is a pleasure. This is somewhere to savour. Warm and inviting, elegant and exclusive, the Qatar Airways London Heathrow Premium Lounge is an experience long before you board your flight. Qatar Airways has raised the standards for flying business class compared […]

LONDON SHUTS DOWN AFTER SNOW FALL

London sees the worst snowfall in 18 years and the city comes to a complete stop. Anyone who has ever visited or lived in London should already know that making anything work here is a real challenge, even when the sun shines there seems to be an excuse or reason why something failed to work correctly, but […]

Phone Booth Book Exchange

The Phone Booth Book Exchange is a disused red telephone box converted into a community micro-library. There was something new that appeared on Lewisham Way in south London, a unique utilisation of a telephone box which was converted into a book sharing box, open to the community with only a request to take a book and leave […]

TAM Airlines Business Class

Tam Airlines Business Class from London to São Paulo enroute to Buenos Aires. I’ve always enjoyed experiencing other airlines in order to compare service levels and comfort. Although I don’t always travel in Business Class, it is however a great way to travel long haul. TAM Airlines Business Class was very spacious and comfortable, however I […]

PARIS VS LONDON

A weekend break offers me the insight to discover the true value of a break in Paris and how it compares to London in 2010. There was a time when Paris was the clear winner as the most visited city in the world, but over the last four years, its has lost the title to London which continues […]

Only STOP sign in London

Could this be the only STOP sign in London? Having lived abroad for more than a decade in London, I have got used to the weather and reverse customs of British life such as seeing passenger seats on the left while the driver sits to the right, and traffic moving on opposite parallels than those […]