Posts Tagged ‘London’
A Lady In London
Julie Falconer gave up old her life in California to begin a new one in London. Her blog, A Lady In London, chronicles that transition process while also being interspersed with her many travel adventures. Julie has definitely racked up some miles.
Passport Chop
Zhiqiang and Tingyi are a couple of travel addicts from Singapore writing about their home town and their travel experiences abroad.
The Long Horse Ride: Interview with Megan Lewis
Megan Lewis is on an 8,000 kilometre horse ride from Beijing to London.
The culmination of the 2008 Beijing Olympics marked the start of the horse ride, which is scheduled to finish in London in 2012.
The ride is designed to carry a goodwill message from Beijing to London, as well as raise funds for disadvantaged children through the work of Schoolchildren for Children.
Just before she was about to set out on the second stage of her journey, I exchanged emails with Megan about the inspiration behind this trip, and her experiences so far.
The Long Horse Ride
Megan Lewis part of the way through a horse ride from Beijing to London. Setting off after the Olympic closing ceremony last year, she plans to arrive in London in time for the 2012 Olympics.
Here To Geneva
Matt Morelli combines sparse text with abundant (and beautiful) photography in one sleekly designed website. Here To Geneva sucks you in with its observational notes and imagery from destinations throughout Europe.
Itinerant Londoner
When your friends all seem to having babies or buying houses, what do you do? Stubbornly resist, of course! In a bid to cling to his youth for a little longer, Geoff is setting out on a round-the-world backpacking trip in March 2009. First stop: Mexico.
The London Spy
The London Spy is an Aussie traveller absorbing life in London while exploring other European cities. Her writing is fun and personal, complemented by lots of photos.
The Traditional Shops & Restaurants of London: An Alternative London Travel Guide
A while ago, I was sent a copy of The Traditional Shops & Restaurants of London, a book which celebrates the city’s rich heritage and offers a refreshing perspective of contemporary London. Eugenia Bell, the author, has selected a broad range of establishments which evoke historical London in the modern age. She doesn’t simply applaud old business for being old; rather, she applauds those that operate their business in an old-fashioned way. In her words, they are “establishments that celebrate their history less for the tourists it may attract and more for the sheer pleasure of making and selling things in traditional ways.”
Greg Wesson’s Esoteric Globe
A business traveller with a penchant for fine beers and finely crafted tales of life on the road. (Interview with Greg Wesson)
