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A Handpicked Selection of London’s Best Places

Posted on 06. Apr, 2012 by Marie.

During my first weeks in London, one of the things I found hard to deal with was the overwhelming choice I had to make every day. Do I pick this tea place, or this one? This curryhouse, or this one? This garden pub, or the one across the city? While a wide array of choice [...]

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Living Like a Londoner with New York Habitat: My Experience

Posted on 27. Mar, 2012 by Marie.

When you plan your London getaway, one of the first things to look into is the accommodation – it’s such a large chunk of the budget! And I have definitely outgrown hostel dorms, which only makes this task harder for me. But luckily, that’s where New York Habitat came in handy – they offered me [...]

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A Walk Down Portobello Road Market, a Photo Essay

Posted on 26. Mar, 2012 by admin.

Popular with the tourists and locals alike, Portobello Road Market is a bit of an institution in London. Held every Saturday, rain or shine, it holds everything from vintage jewelry to quirky memorabilia and cheesy London souvenirs. No matter what you are looking for, you are guaranteed to find it at Portobello Road Market. Once [...]

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Experiencing the Traditional English Afternoon Tea

Posted on 21. Mar, 2012 by admin.

One of the items in my ever-growing bucket list was to have a taste of the famous English afternoon tea for myself. Even after living in London for a year and visiting several times, I never actually got the opportunity to try it. So needless to say that when Radisson Edwardian Hotels offered me a [...]

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Monday’s Postcard: Quirky and Funny Shoreditch, London

Posted on 19. Mar, 2012 by admin.

One of main reasons why I love London, is because of its eclecticism. Nothing is alike, everything is different and yet harmonious. Even though my absolute favorite neighborhood is Camden, I have come to discover the beautifully strange Shoreditch, next to Liverpool Street Station. The area has undergone major revitalization in the past few years and has now [...]

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Walking Along the Thames, a Photo Essay

Posted on 14. Mar, 2012 by Marie.

While some people think that London isn’t a walkable city, I like to think the opposite. I do love a bus ride here and there, but I truly feel most comfortable on my own two feet, my earphones blasting Arctic Monkeys and my camera always ready to snap. And during my last trip to London, [...]

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Where to Stay in London: Tune Hotels

Posted on 13. Mar, 2012 by Marie.

During my recent stay in London, I had the chance to be invited by Tune Hotels, a hotel chain that recently opened two locations in London: one in Westminster, and another near Liverpool Street. While both are ideal base for those who wish to be in London for the Olympics or Reading Festival, I stayed at the [...]

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The Four Seasons of Hyde Park

Posted on 15. Feb, 2012 by Marie.

There are very little things that I love more than strolling in London’s Hyde Park. Not only is it in my favorite city in the world (although there are some things to beware), but it also happens to be a very pretty park, so big and calm that it makes it actually hard to believe [...]