Tag Archive: London

Brooklyn Bridge Park Named one of the ‘World’s Coolest New Tourist Attractions’ by Travel + Leisure

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As you might have guessed by now, I like Brooklyn…a lot. Born and raised in New York, the borough of Kings offers so much to see, do and most importantly eat, that it pains me to hear people still consider Brooklyn a quick side attraction. Recently a well traveled friend who will remain nameless to…

2011 Summer Travel Season Forecast From Bing Travel

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Travel is a lot of things to a lot of people. But for most of us these days, it is pretty expensive. With gas prices over $4 a gallon and airfares pricier than the same time a year ago, travelers have to be both savvy and frugal if they plan to getaway this summer. Fortunately…

Time Lapse Video: Night Rush Around the World

What is it about time lapse videos that make people go crazy with “oohs” and “aahs”? Well for starters they often times showcase a travel destination most people want to visit badly. But for me they are just really, really pretty. Yes I used “pretty” to describe a travel video (I’m secure enough in my…

Best European Spring Travel Destinations for 2011

While most visitors tend to get to Europe in the high season of summer, spring is actually the best time of the year to explore the Old Continent, for many reasons: comfortable weather, great rates and fewer crowds. What more could you ask for? Here’s a short preview of my personal favourite spring destinations. London:…

Tiny Fishing Town of Padstow, England – “Must” Try the Fish & Chips

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Padstow, England is a tiny fishing port on the north coast of Cornwall, United Kingdom. It is a popular summer vacation spot for many English residents, including at one time Princess Diana, who owned a home in Padstow and would visit each summer with Harry and William. I was fortunate to spend a day in…

Readers Vent: Cities You Don’t Want to Visit Again

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Wow…why so angry? Actually I loved all the comments left on last week’s post about “Cities I Do Not Want to Visit Again” so much that I wanted to share some of the more “colorful” with you. First though, the reason I wrote this post was to show people that yes you can be travel…