One Day in London: Archive

One Day in London

September 2011

1 post

March 2011

3 posts

February 2011

1 post

November 2010

1 post

October 2010

2 posts

Qype: Tbilisi in London

London - Eating & Drinking - Restaurants - Russian What a delightful surprise on the otherwise mundane and busy Holloway Road. I’d always been curious about Tbilisi and was so happy to have finally gone in to have my first taste of Georgian food. From the beginning, the generous pours of local Georgian wine and the melt-in-your-mouth cheesy bread starter had me hooked. Add the...

August 2010

7 posts

Notting Hill Carnival →

What a great write-up of this year’s Notting Hill carnival. The photos make me feel like I actually went! Maybe next year?

Highlights from the new London 2012 Olympics...

— When meeting Mexicans, it is best not to discuss poverty, illegal aliens, earthquakes, or their 1845-46 war with America. When demonstrating height, be aware that holding the palm face down is reserved for animals. — Never call a Canadian an American. Some Canadians take offense at being mistaken for U.S. citizens. Love it! For more, click here.

July 2010

1 post

June 2010

2 posts

May 2010

1 post

April 2010

9 posts

March 2010

13 posts

Edwardian England's Drunkards →

Fascinating article along with vivid descriptions of Birmingham residents arrested for being drunk and disorderly. Take a look at how small in stature most of these people are….and how much older they look than their years. Must have been a hard life for many of them…

Qype: Barrica in London

London I was a bit hesitant to head to Barrica after reading a few negative reviews on some London foodie blogs… However, a friend of mine was in town and in that area, so I decided we should take the plunge and head to Barrica to give it a try. I had a craving for tapas that wouldn’t quit so I was hoping this place would fit the bill. Upon entering the place, I was already...

Qype: Mestizo in London

London - Eating & Drinking - Restaurants - Mexican Oh wow! I am usually sparing with my allocation of 5 stars, but if I had a sixth star to give, it would be all Mesizo’s. In an unassuming location just a few moments away from Euston, I knew I was in for a treat the moment I stepped in the door. Not only were the hostesses and servers SO FRIENDLY, but they were also Mexican! ...

“Don’t tell me how educated you are, tell me how much you traveled.”

– Mohammed (via toomanymao)

February 2010

9 posts

“For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake....”

– Robert Louis Stevenson (via toomanymao)