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The sixties swing again – in SE10

One of the fabbest places in London just now is way off-centre, and unless you happen to be based in SE10 ( Greenwich ) you’ll need to go out of your way to visit it. But, if you’re into Sixties retro, you’re going to be glad you did. It's in Creek Road... by Sally

Terribly British it is NOT: the incomparable British Museum

Hands up those of you who’ve been to London but have never visited the British Museum…do I see an unseemly number of hands??? Don’t worry: I’ve found just the site for you. Here it is . And next time you’re in the UK, you can set things to rights by following... by Sally
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January 26: get ready for the double-banger!

If you’re still recovering from the last one, you’ll be alarmed to hear that another New Year’s Eve is fast approaching, i.e. the Chinese one, on …yes, Australia Day, January 26! It makes the date a doubly good one for a party, but in case you’re already... by Sally

A London Christmas for impulse flyers

You might be an impulse buyer, but would you class yourself as an impulse flyer ; the kind of daredevil who packs up and heads off overseas on a whim? I’d like to be, but am not. However, I’m sitting here (in the heat) thinking how very nice it would... by Sally

London caffeine crisis? Not any more!

Most of us Aussies end up in London at some stage of our lives. And most of us are jetlagged to billy-oh the time we get there. We’re hanging out for a really, really good cup of coffee; the stronger the better. This is understandable. We’ve just spent... by Sally
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London, NYC and Paris - Airport Transfers

Airport transfers are not pretty things. Either you’re dog tired and disgruntled from the trip itself, or you’re stressed to the gills about catching your plane. And if you’re not, you’re superhuman! Photo by Kriston Lewis Where these horrible little... by Sally

London's T5 Terminal Blues

By the time you read this, the new British Airways terminal at Heathrow in London might be running like clockwork. At the moment, it is not. Chances are this state of affairs will continue for at least another few days. If you’re unlucky enough to have... by Sally

A Country Ramble in London

‘London country ramble’ might sound like a contradiction in terms, but some stretches of the city are, quite literally, unspoiled countryside. Forget the formality of Hyde, Regent’s and Green Parks. Think: grassy hillsides, woodland, lakes, ponds, open... by Sally
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Time for the Empire to Strike Back?

Picture this moment. My friend and I had just learned how to smoke. This is something I’m not proud of, but it happens. We were lying on the threadbare carpet of a shabby flat, inhaling gently. The room was filled with ambient music and a thickening blue... by Sally

London Travel Clichés - Part 2

As promised, a second batch of London clichés. You may or may not see eye to eye with my opinions, but I think there’s one thing you will agree on: very few of London’s famous sights aren’t worth seeing. In fact, I’m not sure there’s a single one! And... by Sally
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Manners, please. Thank you!

Generally speaking, we Aussies are polite. We know how to say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’. I can vouch for that; I spent some of my last holiday working in a very expensive London hotel . The guests were mostly American and always wealthy - some of them... by Sally

London's Travel Clichés - Part 1

Australian's have been visiting London since Aussie-time began. It once loomed large in our collective cultural subconscious. Things are different now, but, even so, huge numbers of us know all about its sights, traditions and history before we set eyes... by Sally
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