Has Beer Saved the World?
Some may say that. It has been used as a payment to workers, it was drunk in Britain when water was too dirty to drink during the Cromwell era. It was … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Life in London
High-Flying Views of London
Flying high, high-flying… It is rather easy to let oneself go in London and experience some of the glamorous life-style which we are being teased with on a daily basis. I am … Continue reading →
Watching the `Super Humans´
Watching some of the athletics sessions at the Paralympics at the Olympic Park last week was a humbling experience. I couldn´t make it to the Olympics, so I had to make it … Continue reading →
Wanna Come to the Circus?
Last Sunday´s street circus at the Regent Street Festival was one of the activities designed to involve Londoners and tourists in the Cultural Olympiad. It was part of the secret performances taking place in … Continue reading →
At the Notting Hill Carnival 2012
The Notting Hill Carnival 2012 took place in London over the bank holiday weekend. It was fun seeing and filming those glittery outfits that most of us would associate with … Continue reading →
London Cabs Are A-Changin’
Shocking news! The traditional London cab is to be replaced soon. It seems that new regulations have paved the way for a new model to replace the old dear … Continue reading →
The National Olympic Houses
The National Olympic Houses were part of the activities programmed to get Londoners and visitors involved during the Games. Some of the countries that took part in the event organised … Continue reading →
The Closing Ceremony & Picnic 2012 Olympics
I was not actually going to write about this event in particular. But, I have actually enjoyed it, and I thought it would be nice to share it here. Curiously enough, … Continue reading →
The 2012 Olympics Are Here!
It finally happened! After seven years preparing for this, including the four years after London won the chance to host the event, the 2012 Olympic Games are here! Actually, only a … Continue reading →