Archive for August, 2008

Notting Hill Carnival 2008

Sunday, August 24th, 2008

Notting Hill Carnival, held each August Bank Holiday since 1966, is the largest celebration of its kind in Europe.
It started as a local festival set up by the West Indian immigrants of the area and it has now become a Caribbean carnival, attracting millions of visitors from around the world. With scores of massive sound [...]

Off to Spain!

Sunday, August 24th, 2008

I am off to Spain soon This week we booked a flight to Girona, and we’ll be spending 4 nights in Barcelona I’m so looking forward to this holiday!
We still have to book our accommodation in Barcelona, so we are trying to find a good hotel and book it online. It’s so much [...]

Your London

Monday, August 18th, 2008

One website which is a must-visit for Londoners and visitors to London alike is Your London.
Your London, which is the official online guide to London’s public and community services was launched in April 2005. This represented the first building block in the development of the single most comprehensive point of reference for London’s residents, visitors [...]

Gozo Music Festival

Monday, August 18th, 2008

If you happen to be in Gozo on Saturday 23rd August, then you might want to attend the Gozo Music Festival, which is back for its 7th Edition.  This year, it will take place in a new venue, with a capacity of up to 8,000 people, having a restaurant, wine and liquors stands, two main [...]

Clarks Village - Somerset

Monday, August 18th, 2008

Clarks Village is the UK’s first and foremost outlet shopping centre and has established itself as one of the premier shopping destinations in the country.
With over 90 outlet shops to choose from offering up to 60% OFF rrp on a host of famous brands, plus regular entertainment and live events all set within a unique [...]

25 Places to Vist in Cyprus

Sunday, August 17th, 2008

You are planning your trip to Cyprus, and want to know which are the must-see places in Cyprus? What follows is a list of the island’s highlights:  asuperb ancient sites, outstanding buildings and natural wonders:
1. Salamis - The gymnasium collonade is one of many highlights at ancient Salamis, just north of Farnagusta.
2. Golden Beach - [...]

Where to watch the Olympic Games in London

Sunday, August 17th, 2008

The 2008 Olympic Games are taking place in Beijing 8-24 August, followed by the 2008 Summer Paralympic Games which take place between 6-17 September.

Trafalgar Square

The Trafalgar Square Festival brings all the excitement of Beijing to London. As well as live arts and cultural events themed around the Beijing Olympics, a huge screen will show all [...]

Top UK Transport Sites

Friday, August 15th, 2008

If you need to plan your journeys in the UK, then look no further! Below is a list of top sites you can use to help you plan your journeys:
Transport for London
National Rail
National Express
Transport Direct
Info Transport

Book Towns

Friday, August 15th, 2008

If you are an avid reader, and enjoy reading and collecting books, then a visit to a book town is surely an ideal day out! Being a bookaholic myself, I think I would spend hours browsing around the various shops and book stalls, and would end up buying loads of books! The only problem would [...]

The Roald Dahl museum

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

An interesting museum, which would be interesting for Roald Dahl book fans, especially children, is the Roald Dahl museum, situated in Great Missenden in Buckinghamshire. Situated in the village where Roald Dahl lived and wrote for 36 years, the Museum was created as a home for the author’s unique archive (which one can see on [...]