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Czechoslovakia’s Velvet Revolution celebrated in London
Spread the loveThe Velvet Revolution, triggered by a students’ protest which led to the end of the Communist regime in Czechoslovakia, replaced by a democracy and opened up their country to the world. November 17 is a very significant date in Czechoslovakia for freedom and democracy. It marks 2 very significant events in the history…
Travelling Business Class on Emirates A380 London to Dubai
Spread the love“I knew you ladies were trouble when I saw you in the lounge” began the man at the Sy Bar, 35,000 feet in the air. He was propped up alongside out little group around the semi-circular bar in Emirates Business Class. Our little group had gathered around the bar, watching the charming steward Cesar…
Hotel Review: CitizenM Tower Hill
Spread the loveSuper comfortable beds, power showers, ipad control centre, free movies I’ve just been made a citizen. This is what your status when you book a stay at a CitizenM Hotel. As one of the new wave of modern hotels, turning old fashioned hospitality on its head. Gone are the concierge desk, check in…
5 Cities Around the World Where You Can Have a Feast on Budget
Spread the loveOne of the most pleasurable things to do when travelling is learning about new ingredients and sampling new local cuisines. In my travels, I have eaten at all sorts of places from an Indian Maharaja’s palace in Rajasthan to a little street food stall under a tree in Kuala Lumpur. If you are…
5 Day Hikes In and Around London
Spread the love Sometimes, you just need to escape all the concrete in our great Metropolis and head into nature for a bit of a reboot. Strolling through Hyde Park just doesn’t quite do it. Luckily for us, there are quite a few places quite close to London where you can “get back to nature”…
Bay Area Day Out: Hiking in Mount Tamalpais Marin County
Spread the loveOne of the most fun things to do in San Francisco is to venture our into the great outdoors for the day. These Northern Californians are spoilt for choice with things to do around the Bay Area. The locals in the Bay Area and all over California have been rejoicing since El Nino…
