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Covent Garden – London, England, United Kingdom

December 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment

tripwow.tripadvisor.com – Created at TripWow by TravelPod Attractions (a TripAdvisor™ company) Covent Garden London Filled with restaurants, bars, markets and boutiques, London’s premier tourist center offers fabulous shopping by day, and the destination of theatergoers and patrons of the Royal Opera House by night. Read more at: www.travelpod.com Travel blogs from Covent Garden: – “… Our hotel, the Fielding Hotel, is located in Covent Garden, right in the heart of London ‘s famed West End and within walking distance of everything: shopping, eating, drinking, theater, museums, historical …” – “… One of them was baking more cupcakes and delivering them to New Covent Garden where the wholesale flower market is located …” – “… Kat mentioned that her favorite spot in London was Covent Garden …” – “… We went back to Embankment and walked up to Covent Garden …” Read these blogs and more at: www.travelpod.com Photos from: – London, England, United Kingdom Photos in this video: – “Covent Garden peformer–he talked in squeaky beeps” by Jasonkelly from a blog titled “London!” – “A group of young musicians at Covent Garden” by Kiki-annie from a blog titled “Walking in London is Awful” – “Buskers at covent garden were really good!” by Koltzoo from a blog titled “London England with the best tour guide ever…” – “Waz enjoying market food at Covent Garden” by Goneforawhile from a blog titled “London” – “Performer in Covent Garden Markets” by Tomngaynor from a blog …
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“In London” Allison_bakke’s photos around London, United Kingdom (midevil dinner in london)

November 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Preview of Allison_bakke’sblog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: www.travelpod.com This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: London, United Kingdom Entry Title: “In London” Entry: “I left Madrid less than two weeks ago and have already hit five cities in three countries. All in a day’s work! Cologne was my first stop, where I took advantage of the terrific Christmas markets and visited the fabulous Gothic Cathedral. I walked all over the city, tried some hot German wine and bratwurst while tring to keep my toes warm. I was only there for about two days, then I left to Strasbourg, making a brief stop in Heidelberg on the way. Heidelberg was a bit colder than Cologne, but really beautiful with its Christmas lights and markets, and a fantastic old ruined castle that fulfilled all my American imaginings about what an old European castle should be — piles of stones, tumbling towers, fabulous views of the kingdom and a moat (although now dry). After several hours and a hot chocolate to warm my cold insides on a rainy day, I got back on the train and arrived in Strasbourg. Still colder than Heidelberg, Strasbourg was the best yet. It’s a cross between Germany, France and Amsterdam (Amsterdam because there are c****s running thoroughout the old part of the city). Half-timbered, midevil buildings and beautiful neo-classical and French renaissance architecture, all decked out in lights for Christmas. Strasbourg had …
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“Yes We Are Human” Eatdessertfirst’s photos around London, United Kingdom (betford sopping)

September 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Preview of Eatdessertfirst’sblog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: www.travelpod.com This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: London, United Kingdom Entry Title: “Yes We Are Human” Entry: “This last week in London has been pretty interesting. On Friday Rick was lucky enough to attend the Betfred Cup at Sandown Park horse racing track. It was a customer event for his work that turned into a pretty “serious” drinking session (the bill shows 15 bottles of wine, numerous mixer drinks and 88 bottles of Becks – all consumed by 10 people in around 4 hours). Rick ended up at a massive nightclub called Oceania somewhere in Kingston. After a couple more drinks and losing his fellow workmates he decided to call it a night and headed for the door. Twenty minutes later he found the exit and left (back at work on Tuesday he found out the other two guys also got lost in the place – it really was huge) to catch a bus back home. Luckily the bus was heading in the general direction of Clapham, though he did jump on another one somewhere out Wimbledon way. The next day he was very hung-over and had a really sore neck from lying in one of those strange drunken sleeping positions. With Bank May Day long weekend we decided to try and see some more of the local London sights. Our plans to visit Ireland were put on hold as the cost of flights sky rocketed on the long weekend. We jumped on a bus and headed down to Battersea Park …

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Whitewater Hotel, Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria, Lake District, United Kingdom

August 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment

www.xcapetothesun.com On the banks of the River Leven, one mile south of the world famous Lake Windermere and Ulverston, the stars of the Lake District, the 3-star Whitewater Hotel and Leisure Club, provides an exceptional Lake District destination for holidays, weddings, banqueting and business events. With 34 rooms, guests enjoy the high standards and facilities of the excellent accommodation in a converted, historic, Lake District, mill. Our Riverside Restaurant is famous in the Lake District for its high standards of local, seasonal dishes. The hotels Cascades Health and Fitness Spa is also second to none in the Lake District with fine facilities, including indoor pool, gymnasium, beauty spa and much more. Perfectly positioned for touring the Lake District, Whitewater Hotel and Leisure Club is ideal for those seeking a warm welcome and a memorable Lake District break. http

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“Last few days in London” Happywayfarer’s photos around London, United Kingdom

June 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Preview of Happywayfarer’s blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: www.travelpod.com This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: London, United Kingdom Entry Title: “Last few days in London” Entry: “Greetings. I hope all is going well. My week in London is almost to an end and I wanted to share some highlights with you all. I arrived in London via Heathrow early last Monday. I’m using Marriott rewards points to stay at a Marriott in a middle class Northwest London neighborhood called Maida Vale. If you’ve seen the movie Notting Hill, it’s very close. There’s not much to see here, but it’s close to a Tube station (London Underground or subway) so it’s easy to get wherever I want to go. I’ve mastered the tube without difficulty but the buses are a bit more challenging. I got on the wrong bus once and ended up getting an in depth tour of the East End. So far, I’ve ridden the London Eye which is a 450 foot ferris wheel with clear capsules providing a 360 degree view of London; visited Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, Hyde Park, St. James Park, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Portobello Market, and Tower Bridge; and made the trip to Cambridge. London is a really vibrant city. There are really two things to do in London, look at old stuff and shop. After a few days of palaces, museums, and statues, they all start to look alike. Some of them aren’t as impressive in person as they sound in the guide books …
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The Burrell Collection – Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

June 18, 2011 by Leave a Comment

tripwow.tripadvisor.com – Created at TripWow by TravelPod Attractions (a TripAdvisor™ company) The Burrell Collection Glasgow This museum houses the private collection of Sir William Burrell. Read more at: www.travelpod.com Travel blogs from The Burrell Collection: – “… of seeing are the Gallery of Modern Art ( the second most visited modern art gallery outside of London) the McClellan Galleries, the Burrell Collection, the Museum of Transport, the Science Centre and a unique museum on religious history and the effect …” – “… We were planning on going to Pollok Park and the Burrell Collection, but we couldn’t figure out which bus to take Instead, we went to see the Botanic Gardens, which were well worth it …” – “… The tour included a couple stops to museums like the museum of transportation and the Burrell collection …” Read these blogs and more at: www.travelpod.com Photos from: – Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom Photos in this video: – “Lots of displays at the Burrell Collection” by Travel_junkie from a blog titled “Glasgow = awesome” – “Paintings at the Burrell collection” by Travel_junkie from a blog titled “Glasgow = awesome” – “The Burrell Collection Museum” by Travel_junkie from a blog titled “Glasgow = awesome”
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“Changing of the Guard” Steveandkat’s photos around London, United Kingdom

June 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Preview of Steveandkat’s blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: www.travelpod.com This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: London, United Kingdom Entry Title: “Changing of the Guard” Entry: “Every other day from September – May the Queen’s guards put on a show while they change their shift at 11:30 am. In the summer they do it every day! This is called The Changing of the Guard. Steve and I woke up early again and went straight to Buckingham Palace to get a good spot to watch. We arrived at 10:30, but the place was already packed! I have no idea how we managed to score a spot front and center, but we did. We stood around for an hour while tons of people flooded in and were instructed where to go by the police on duty. Keeping watch on the group Steve and I were in was one cheery man. He kept a huge grin on the entire time and made pleasant conversation with the people in the crowd. We both agreed that he was the happiest cop wev’e ever seen. Our waiting was soon over and the changing began. Its really not that difficult to imagine, it’s almost like a short parade. A large group of men wearing traditional red British uniforms came marching in front of the crowd while they played their instruments. They then turned and entered the palace gates. Following them was another group of men in navy uniforms marching into the palace gates as well. After that I couldn’t see much because there were so many people …

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“Slug and Lettuce” Supalen’s photos around London, United Kingdom

May 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Preview of Supalen’s blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: www.travelpod.com This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: London, United Kingdom Entry Title: “Slug and Lettuce” Entry: “Ohhhh my head is a little sore this morning, but no rest for the wicked. Back into the swing of the tourist thing today. Off to South Kensington to see the Natural Museum of History. The cabbie drove past it when I arrived here. Such a grand and beautiful building. I just had to see it. It’s a fair way from Limehouse, but only one connection change at Bank, so it won’t take long. And it didn’t. I was there within 30mins. I rate the underground well. It’s not hard to find the museum, or any of the museums. There is signage for them, but the best thing is that there is a subway that leads to them. I’m not likely to get lost. When I emerged from the subway I’m, again!, just taken aback by the size and beauty of this building. It’s just awesome. It’s a nice sunny day, so the sunlight just brightens the museums grandeur. I’m of the opinion that museums are dull, dreary places. Not anymore. The queue to get in is long, but moving quickly and I’m inside within 20mins. Not bad for free entry hahaha. The first thing you see when you enter is, not including the security guards who check all bags, is a massive dinosaur skeleton. It’s huge. The main foyer is, and I know this is obvious but still needs to be said, just massive. It has a huge …
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“Welcome to London” Kristenjohn’s photos around London, United Kingdom

April 14, 2011 by Leave a Comment

A TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow of a travel blog to London, United Kingdom by TravelPod blogger Kristenjohn titled “Welcome to London!” Kristenjohn’s travel blog entry: “21/11 – We left Africa today for the very long journey to London. An 11 hour flight which arrived on the 22/11 & was about 5°C. We are staying in Victoria & had a few hours to kill before checking into our hotel so we just wondered around & saw the sights. London is all very old buildings, everything looks like a church or a castle. We had a fantastic Italian dinner & called it a night, it wasn’t hard seems it gets dark here at 4:30pm!! 23/11 – It snowed here last night so it is absolutely freezing, it is also raining which makes it very pleasant! We had our “Discovering London” tour today which took us to St Paul’s Cathedral which is pretty magnificent. The only church that is lager then it is St Peter’s church in Rome. We then really only got a glimpse at Big Ben, the Parliament Houses & Westminster Abbey cause the roads were closed to the Buckingham Palace cause it was Sunday. We got to walk past St James Palace which actually trumps Buckingham Palace authorisation wise. Clarance house is right next door to it, Prince Charles wasn’t home! We walked down to the Buckingham Palace but because of the rain we couldn’t get right up to the gates or spend too much time there. They didn’t do a changing of the guards cause of the weather but we did get to see them marching down the street. We did a cruise down …
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“Back To London” J.strother’s photos around London, United Kingdom

March 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment

A TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow of a travel blog to London, United Kingdom by TravelPod blogger J.strother titled “Back To London” J.strother’s travel blog entry: “This weekend I had three trips into London, so it was a pretty packed few days. Unfortunately I had to take the coach to London and back every night, so most of it was spent in a coach, but it was still a lot of fun. On Friday night we went to see Measure for Measure, which is a Shakespeare “Problem Play” as it is hard to classify. It was really well done, and we got to see it at an apparently prestigious theater, however because of the school budget our whole class was scattered throughout the theater and we were all behind poles. But the play was really well done, it was set in a modern context and it actually opened up with strippers which was really interesting, It was really funny to see my English prof’s face when that happened! Anyway after the play we headed back to the castle, and for me only to be up bright and early again to go to the Churchill War Cabinet Rooms which were really impressive. The complex was built during the WWII for Churchill and a Cabinet of initially 5 men, but later it grew to 8, done so so speed up the decision making process during the war. The Cabinet was located in a converted basement close to Parliament. Because of it’s location it was very susceptible to bombing and despite attempts at reinforcement, a direct hit would have killed anyone inside. So the facility relied on …
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