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Shopping in London - Main shopping districts in London

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

Here’s a list of the most renowned shopping areas in London:
Oxford Street (W1) - Nearest tube: Oxford Circus
Regent Street and Jermyn Street (W1 and SW1) - Nearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus
New Bond Street (W1) - Nearest Tube: Bond Street
Carnaby Street (W1) - Nearest Tube: Oxford Circus or Piccadilly Circus
Covent Garden (WC2) - Nearest Tube: Covent Garden [...]

How to get to Harrods in London

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

If you’re London, a visit to Harrods, the world’s most famous luxury department store, situated in Knightsbridge, is a must - even if just to have a look
The store occupies a 4.5-acre (18,000 m2) site and has over one million square feet (90,000 m2) of selling space in over 330 departments over 7 [...]

Potsdam, Germany

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009

Today I spent most of the day planning my trip to Berlin. One of the places I am planning on visiting is Potsdam.
I read that there is a beautiful park there, and it’s worth visiting whilst in Berlin, considering that it is only around 30 mins away by train! Large parts of this unique work [...]

Shopping Centres and Department Stores in Dublin

Saturday, July 11th, 2009

Arnott’s Department Store
Henry Street, Dublin 1
T: 00353 1 805 0400 www.arnotts.ie
Dundrum Town Centre
Sandyford Road, Dundrum, Dublin 16
T: 00353 1 299 1700 www.dundrum.ie
Transport: LUAS Green Line
Bus 44 (Townsend Street)
Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
Fonthill Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22
T: 00353 1 616 0200 www.liffeyvalley.ie
Travel: 78A/78/210/239
Powerscourt Townhouse Centre
59 South William Street, Dublin 2
T: 00353 1 679 4144
www.powerscourtcentre.com
St. Stephens Green Shopping [...]

Markets in Dublin

Saturday, July 11th, 2009

Blackrock Market
19a Main Street, Blackrock, Dublin
T: 00353 1 283 3522
www.blackrockmarket.
Temple Bar Book Market
Temple Bar, Dublin 2
T: 00353 1 677 2255
www.templebar.ie
George’s Street Arcade
South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2
www.georgesstreetarcade.ie

Specialised stores in Dublin

Saturday, July 11th, 2009

Avoca Handweavers
Suffolk Street, Dublin 2
T: 00353 1 677 4215
www.avoca.ie
Dublin Tourism Centre Gift Shop
Suffolk Street, Dublin 2
www.visitdublin.com
Kilkenny Design Centre
5/6 Nassau Street, Dublin 2
T: 00353 1 677 7066
www.kilkennyshop.ie
House of Ireland
38 Nassau Street, Dublin 2
T: 00353 1 671 1111
www.houseofireland.com
Dublin’s Antique Quarter Francis Street
Francis Street
T: 00353 1 454 9467

London Literature Festival

Monday, June 29th, 2009

From 2 to 16 July, the London Literature Festival will be held in London’s Southbank Centre. This festival will feature both emerging talents and established ones. There will be specially commissioned performances, readings from prize-winning authors and poets, interactive and improvised writing events, music, poetry and debates. Headline acts include Benjamin Zephaniah, Sarah Waters, Vikram [...]

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 [...]

Top things to do in London

Saturday, May 30th, 2009

I must say, I simply love visiting London! I never get enough of visiting There’s so much to do, you simply cannot explore London and all the activities it offers in just one short break. So, if you’re planning on visiting for a short break, then here’s the top things to do whilst in [...]

Top 5 islands - Gozo

Saturday, May 30th, 2009

Recently I came across a post about the top 5 best Islands to live on.
So if you’re planning your next holiday, and you’re looking for a relaxing break away from the hustle and bustle of big cities and a break from every day routine, then why not consider a short break on one of these [...]