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Weezer @ the Brixton Academy
We went to a Weezer concert last night at the Brixton Academy with two friends. Twelve hours later, my ears are still partially impaired, heart still pumping with adrenaline, and mind flooded with…
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Jamie Oliver’s BIG Feastival
I’m a big fan of Jamie Oliver. I love his delicious yet simple Italian recipes. I’m huge supporter of the Jamie Oliver Foundation, including his Fifteen Apprenticeship Programme, where he trains fifteen young…
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West Sussex Wine Trail
Some time ago, my friend asked if we would like to join her for a hike and wine-tasting in West Sussex County, about 45 miles south of London. English wines, I asked? Apparently…
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Hard Rock Calling 2011
Last weekend was all about music festivals in the UK. Some 130 miles west of London, the legendary Glastonbury Music Festival took place with big name headliners including U2, Coldplay, and Beyonce performing…
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London Taste Festival 2011
The sporting events of Royal Ascot, Wimbeldon, and Henley Royal Regatta traditionally kick off the summer festivities in and around London. Wait. Summer? What summer? I think we skipped summer and went straight…
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Royal Ascot 2011
Horse racing, like many sports around the world, is a mostly British creation, largely exported to Britain’s former colonies and possessions. In the US it takes the most recognizable form of the annual…
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Lates at the London Zoo
Last weekend my sisters and brother-in-law were back in London after spending 5 days in Istanbul. As this was my kid sister’s first, but brief visit to London, we did the usual sightseeing…
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My Big Fat Greek Holiday: Athens
We went to Athens as the last stop on our Greek holiday with the family. After hearing mixed reviews about Athens, we decided to visit Athens as a long stop-over on our way…
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My Big Fat Greek Holiday: Santorini
The next stop on our family holiday is to the spectacular island of Santorini in the south Aegean Sea. Santorini epitomises the quintessential Greek holiday — dramatic cliffside villages, dazzling beaches, white-washed blue-domed…
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My Big Fat Greek Holiday: Crete
Kenz and I just returned from a week long family holiday to the Greek Isles with my older sister and her husband in town from Hong Kong and my kid sister from California…
