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Things to do in London

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

If you’re looking for some tips on things to do in London, then have a look at this things to do in London guide
They are divided in categories, such as events and exhibitions, galleries and museums, food and drink, theatres shows and concerts, tours and guided walks, amongst others. The good thing is that you [...]

Live flight arrivals and departures at Girona Airport, Spain

Thursday, March 12th, 2009

If you need to check live flight arrivals and departures at Girona Airport in Spain, then I suggest using this Spanish airport guide website, which I found useful when I needed such information.
This website provides a list of all 47 Airports in Spain and gives in depth coverage and information on the 32 main Spanish [...]

The Robert Opie Collection - British Nostalgia and Advertising Memorabilia

Friday, February 13th, 2009

I had already mentioned the Robert Opie Collection in my previous post some time ago about the Museum of brands, packaging and advertising in London. I decided to do some research about Robert Opie, to see what this is all about.
The Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising is the result of Robert Opie, a consumer [...]

UK Traffic Information - Travelling in heavy snow and icy roads

Sunday, February 8th, 2009

When a holiday is planned, flights and accommodation are booked, the worst that can happen is travelling problems due to weather conditions! This is what happened to a friend of mine, who is due to leave to the UK tomorrow! They had booked a car, but due to the weather conditions in the UK, they [...]

Virtual Tours of London

Monday, December 29th, 2008

In the Mayor of London website, one can find a section with Virtual Tours of London, which I think is a very good idea! There’s a virtual tour of many of the main attractions and interesting sites in London.

London Parks - must visit parks in London

Monday, December 29th, 2008

I have been asked by a friend of mine visiting London which are the main parks in London. I suggested the website of the Royal Parks in London, which I believe is a good reference point. It includes information about the main parks in London, as well as events and activities which are being organised. [...]

Greenwich Cutty Sark webcam

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

The Cutty Sark is a clipper ship, which was built in 1869, and served as a merchant vessel (the last clipper to be built for that purpose), and then as a training ship until being put on public display in 1954. It is preserved in dry dock at Greenwich in London, but was damaged in [...]

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 [...]

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

Wildlife in London

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

London has many important nature areas bursting with wildlife. London Wildweb is a site which helps you to find out where they are, what you may see, how to get there, and why they are so vital to the capital’s biodiversity.
Wildweb aims to encourage people to make the most of London’s wild places - exploring [...]